Application Guide

How to Apply for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer

at Notify Health

🏢 About Notify Health

Notify Health is a nonprofit focused on increasing childhood vaccination coverage through reminder messages, operating at the intersection of public health and technology. Working here means directly contributing to scalable health interventions in Nigeria, with a mission-driven team that values data integrity and process improvement. The remote-first setup allows you to collaborate with field staff and health workers across regions while making a tangible impact on immunization rates.

About This Role

As the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer, you will ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of a vaccination reminder program scaling across Nigeria. You'll review health worker data submissions, audit program implementation, oversee digitization of health records, and train field staff on SurveyCTO. Your work will directly influence program decisions and help expand access to life-saving vaccines.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing health worker data submissions for accuracy, coordinating with data entry staff to resolve discrepancies, and training field staff on SurveyCTO via virtual sessions. You'll also analyze data in Google Sheets, prepare reports on program effectiveness, and propose process improvements to enhance data integrity and efficiency.

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🎯 Who Notify Health Is Looking For

  • 3+ years of hands-on M&E or program analytics experience in health or development, with a strong track record of data quality assurance.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets for data management and analysis, and experience with SurveyCTO or similar mobile data collection tools.
  • Fluency in Nigerian Pidgin to effectively communicate with field staff and health workers, plus a Bachelor's degree in public health, statistics, social sciences, or a related field.
  • Detail-oriented and process-driven, with the ability to manage data entry staff, resolve discrepancies, and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity.

📝 Tips for Applying to Notify Health

1

Highlight specific examples of how you've improved data quality or streamlined M&E processes in previous roles, using Google Sheets or similar tools.

2

Demonstrate your experience with SurveyCTO or other mobile data collection platforms, and mention any training you've conducted for field staff.

3

Emphasize your fluency in Nigerian Pidgin and your ability to work effectively with diverse teams across Nigeria.

4

Show your passion for public health and vaccination programs by referencing Notify Health's mission and how your skills align with scaling their impact.

5

Quantify your achievements where possible, such as 'reduced data errors by 20%' or 'trained 50+ health workers on data collection tools'.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience in M&E and data quality assurance, particularly in health or development contexts.', "Your proficiency with Google Sheets and SurveyCTO, and how you've used these tools to manage data and train others.", 'Your ability to work remotely and collaborate with field staff, including your fluency in Nigerian Pidgin.', "Your motivation to contribute to Notify Health's mission of increasing vaccination coverage through data-driven program improvements."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Learn about Notify Health's vaccination reminder program and its scale across Nigeria, including any published reports or impact studies.
  • → Understand the role of SurveyCTO in data collection and how it's used in health programs, especially in low-resource settings.
  • → Research common challenges in immunization data management in Nigeria, such as data completeness and timeliness.
  • → Explore Notify Health's partnerships and funders to understand the broader ecosystem they operate in.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you ensure data quality when reviewing health worker submissions? Walk us through your process.
2 Describe a time you identified a discrepancy in data and how you resolved it.
3 How would you train field staff on SurveyCTO to ensure high-quality data collection?
4 What process improvements have you implemented in past M&E roles to enhance efficiency?
5 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple data streams and deadlines?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Being vague about your M&E experience—avoid general statements without concrete examples of data quality assurance or process improvement.
  • Neglecting to mention SurveyCTO or similar tools—this is a key requirement, so not addressing it could hurt your application.
  • Overlooking the need for Nigerian Pidgin fluency—if you don't speak it, don't apply; if you do, make it prominent.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: October 18, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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