Vacancy with AHFID

JOB OPPORTUNITY: TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE (QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, DATA & INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES) – AHFID

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Mode: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days/week on-site with frequent field travel)
Vacancies: Four (4) Positions
Contract Duration: Six (6) Months (Fixed-Term)
Reporting Line: Technical Specialist – Strategy, Research & Innovations / Project Lead (AHFID)

The Africa Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID) is inviting applications for the role of Technical Associate (Quality Improvement, Data & Integrated Health Services) to support ongoing efforts in strengthening data quality, programme performance, and evidence-based decision-making within Nigeria’s health sector.

About the Role

AHFID is currently implementing Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQAs) as part of a broader initiative to enhance Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Integrated Health Services programmes. The Technical Associate will play a critical, field-oriented role in supporting data validation, programme monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement processes across implementing partners and health facilities.

This role is ideal for early- to mid-career public health professionals seeking hands-on experience in health systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, and data quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQAs).
• Conduct data verification by comparing reported data with source documents.
• Identify gaps in data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
• Validate and reconcile programme datasets, ensuring reliability and integrity.
• Work closely with implementing partners and health facility teams to address data quality issues.
• Provide on-site technical support and participate in stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Prepare detailed field reports, technical documentation, and progress updates.
• Monitor implementation of data quality improvement actions and escalate key risks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or near completion) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Management, Biostatistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in public health programmes, M&E, or health systems strengthening.
• Experience supporting RDQAs, DQAs, or similar data quality assessments.
• Familiarity with SRH, Primary Health Care, or integrated health programmes is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, data validation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical report writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of DHIS2, KoboToolbox, or similar platforms is an added advantage.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work structure with at least three days per week on-site in Abuja.
• Frequent travel to health facilities and programme sites.
• Close collaboration with AHFID technical teams, partners, and health stakeholders.

Why Apply?

• Gain hands-on experience in data quality improvement and health systems strengthening.
• Contribute to impactful public health programmes in Nigeria.
• Work with a dynamic technical team and build valuable field experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the official link here

Job Category: Research & Data Collection
Deadline: Not specified (early application is advised)