Zaharadeen Shehu

17 Mabera Area Sokoto, Sokoto, Nigeria.

About

A highly accomplished Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) professional with over 7 years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, and strengthening MEAL systems for health, nutrition, and livelihood programs. Expertly manages field data collection, validation, and reporting using tools like KoboToolbox, DHIS2, and MS Excel, while driving accountability and adaptive program learning through robust data quality assurance and community engagement mechanisms. Proven ability to support youth and women-focused development interventions, ensuring data-driven insights for effective program implementation and donor reporting.

Work

Self Help Africa

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Lead Business Facilitator

Bodinga LGA, Sokoto State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led the implementation of youth and women-focused livelihood interventions within agribusiness value chains, driving field monitoring, digital data collection, and community-level accountability processes to enhance program outcomes.

Highlights

Supported comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities for youth and livelihood/value chain development interventions, targeting women and young people.

Conducted rigorous process monitoring, field verification, and data collection using KoboToolbox and other digital tools, ensuring high data integrity and program accuracy.

Facilitated community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and training of field enumerators, significantly enhancing local participation and data collection capabilities.

Maintained accurate and up-to-date databases for program outputs, participation tracking, and performance monitoring, contributing to evidence-based decision-making.

Contributed to weekly and monthly reporting, documented critical lessons learned, and supported adaptive program learning cycles for continuous improvement.

Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, Nigeria

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National Health Fellow

Silame LGA, Sokoto State, Nigeria

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Summary

Strengthened Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems for RMNCAH programs at state and LGA levels, contributing to improved health outcomes through data-driven insights and stakeholder engagement.

Highlights

Supported the strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems for RMNCAH programs at both state and LGA levels, enhancing program effectiveness.

Participated actively in data validation, analysis, and reporting using DHIS2 and NHMIS platforms, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of critical health data.

Assisted in the development and tracking of program indicators and logframe-based performance frameworks, providing clear metrics for program success.

Conducted supportive supervision and field monitoring visits for health system performance assessment, identifying areas for improvement and compliance.

Engaged key stakeholders and technical working groups to support evidence-based decision-making and program learning cycles, fostering collaborative improvements across initiatives.

World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria

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Zero Dose Focal Person

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

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Summary

Implemented field-level Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities under the Zero Dose Reduction Operational Plan (ZDROP), ensuring data quality and timely reporting for immunization programs.

Highlights

Implemented comprehensive field-level Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities under the Zero Dose Reduction Operational Plan (ZDROP), contributing to enhanced immunization coverage.

Conducted efficient data collection, verification, and reporting using KoboToolbox and ODK platforms, ensuring robust data for program assessment and decision-making.

Supported community-level monitoring, household surveys, and routine data validation exercises, significantly enhancing data accuracy and completeness.

Participated in monitoring review meetings and contributed to adaptive program improvement discussions, fostering continuous enhancement of program strategies.

Ensured stringent data quality compliance and timely reporting of immunization performance indicators, supporting evidence-based decision-making and accountability.

Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SSPHCDA)

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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (MEAL Systems & Data Management)

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities across RMNCAH and nutrition programs, managing data systems and fostering community engagement for improved health outcomes.

Highlights

Led all Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities across RMNCAH and nutrition programs, significantly enhancing program oversight and impact.

Managed DHIS2 and NHMIS-based data systems, ensuring timely reporting and high data accuracy across multiple health facilities.

Conducted regular Data Quality Assessments (DQA) and routine data validation across health facilities, improving data reliability and integrity.

Supported the development and tracking of logframe indicators and program performance frameworks, providing clear metrics for strategic planning and evaluation.

Trained over 50 health workers and enumerators on data tools, reporting systems, and monitoring protocols, significantly enhancing data collection capacity and quality.

Life Helpers Initiative (LHI)

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Community Case Management Worker

Silame LGA, Sokoto State, Nigeria

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Summary

Conducted community-based data collection and household monitoring activities, supporting referral tracking and health/nutrition interventions to enhance grassroots program effectiveness.

Highlights

Conducted extensive community-based data collection and household monitoring activities, providing crucial grassroots insights for health programs.

Supported efficient referral tracking, field documentation, and community-level reporting systems, ensuring seamless patient flow and accurate data capture.

Assisted in community mobilization efforts for health and nutrition interventions, increasing local participation and program reach by 20%.

Maintained structured and accurate field records, supporting robust monitoring and reporting processes for program accountability and transparency.

Education

College of Health Science and Technology, Gwadabawa, Sokoto

Gwadabawa, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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National Diploma (ND) Health Information Management Grade:

Kebbi State School of Health Science & Technology, Jega

Jega, Kebbi State, Nigeria
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Environmental Health Technology Grade:

Sultan Abdurrahman School of Health Technology, Gwadabawa

Gwadabawa, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Certificate Environmental Health Assistant Grade:

Languages

English

Skills

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems Implementation

Logframe Development and Indicator Tracking

Data Collection

Data Validation

Data Analysis

Data Quality Assessment (DQA)

Community Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM)

Adaptive Learning

Program Improvement

Field Monitoring

Process Monitoring

Digital Data Collection

KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, Commcare.

DHIS2 / NHMIS Reporting Systems

SPSS (Basic)

Microsoft Excel

Advanced, Pivot Tables, Formulas, Data Cleaning.

Reporting

Weekly Reports, Monthly Reports, Donor Reports.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

Training of Enumerators and Field Staff

Youth and Community-Based Programming

Accountability

Safeguarding

PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse)

Inclusion

Microsoft Office Tools

Data Visualization

Reporting Dashboards

References

Adamu Umar Maiakwai

Data Analyst | Jhpiego, Block 13, 3rd Floor, Shehu Kangiwa Secretariat, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Phone: 0806006708, Email: adamuumarmaiakwai@gmail.com

Dr. Ashiru Adamu Abubakar

Technical Assistant to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare | Governance, Coordination and State Engagement Lead, Sector-Wide Approach Coordination Office, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 3, Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria. Email: Ashiru.Abubakar@swap.gov.ng, Phone: +234 806 572 5633

Projects

Maternal Health Emergency Referral System Improvement Project

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Summary

Led a MEAL-focused capstone project aimed at improving maternal emergency referral systems through the rehabilitation of ambulance services and enhanced community engagement.