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Helen Keller International (HKI), established in 1915, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States. HKI implements integrated package of cost-effective interventions that are proven to improve maternal and child nutrition. HKI supports policies and programs on food fortification, vitamin A supplementation, infant and young child feeding, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, community-based management of acute malnutrition and prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases. At the core of HKI’s programs is advocacy and social behavior change communication to various stakeholders. HKI also undertakes cutting-edge research to influence policy decisions and inform program quality. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Resident Independent Monitor Location s: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Borno and Katsina
Job type: Volunteer Background and Purpose of the Position The Resident Independent Monitor (RIM) provides independent, evidence-based monitoring of NTD programme activities, particularly Mass Drug Administration (MDA), within assigned LGAs. The role supports programme quality and accountability by monitoring implementation progress, treatment coverage, compliance with established guidelines and SOPs, data quality, commodity management, and operational challenges. The RIM identifies and escalates implementation gaps, recommends corrective actions, follows up on agreed interventions, and ensures that monitoring reports are objective, accurate, and based on verified field observations. Scope of the Position Under the supervision of the Associate Manager, Programme Delivery, the Resident Independent Monitor (RIM) will support the monitoring and supervision of pre-, during-, and post-MDA activities in assigned LGAs. The RIM will be responsible for: Monitoring MDA implementation to ensure compliance with approved workplans, microplans, national guidelines, and NTD SOPs. Assessing implementation readiness of LGAs, health facilities, communities, and service delivery teams before campaign commencement. Monitoring the performance of CDDs, teachers, and other service delivery personnel. Verifying treatment and reporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely reporting. Identifying implementation gaps, including missed communities, underserved populations, and low-performing service delivery points, and recommending corrective actions. Monitoring drug and logistics management, including the receipt, distribution, utilization, retrieval, and reconciliation of medicines and related commodities. Supporting the resolution of operational challenges through timely escalation, follow-up, and monitoring of corrective measures. Documenting field observations, best practices, lessons learned, and recommendations to improve programme performance. Submitting timely monitoring updates and reports to Helen Keller Intl. and relevant stakeholders. The RIM will work closely with government counterparts and programme stakeholders while maintaining independence, objectivity, and the integrity of all monitoring findings and reports. Key Roles and
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Reside in the assigned LGA and remain available throughout all phases of implementation, including pre-implementation, campaign, and post-implementation activities. Participate in planning, training, review, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and community mobilisation activities to support effective MDA implementation and community participation. Monitor the deployment, attendance, and performance of campaign personnel, including CDDs, teachers, and other service delivery teams, and verify related attendance and financial records. Monitor the availability, distribution, utilisation, accountability, and reconciliation of medicines, reporting tools, IEC/BCC materials, and other campaign commodities. Conduct field monitoring and supportive supervision across assigned implementation areas to assess service delivery quality, compliance with treatment guidelines and NTD SOPs, and overall campaign performance. Identify implementation gaps, missed communities, underserved populations, operational challenges, and low-performing areas; recommend and follow up on corrective actions and mop-up activities as needed. Support data quality assurance by validating, reconciling, compiling, and monitoring the timely reporting of treatment data and campaign documentation through approved systems and reporting channels. Provide regular implementation updates and reports, documenting key observations, challenges, actions taken, and recommendations. Ensure compliance with Helen Keller Intl.'s safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality, fraud prevention, and security requirements. Perform any other program-related duties assigned by the Associate Manager, Program Delivery, or designated Associate Manager. Specific Deliverables and Responsibilities by Implementation Phase: Pre-Implementation Phase: Period: Three consecutive days of training and other preparatory activities, or as specified in the approved workplan. The RIM will: Participate in and monitor training activities at state, LGA, ward, health facility, teacher, and community levels, ensuring participants receive adequate instruction on treatment guidelines, drug administration, adverse event management, record-keeping, and reporting requirements. Verify training documentation and personnel deployment records, including attendance, participant information, supporting financial documents, and lists of health workers, CDDs, teachers, and other assigned personnel. Re
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Deadline
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