About

Collins Gipson is a professional Monitoring and Evaluation officer known for his strong skills and keen attention to detail. He consistently demonstrates a commitment to quality and is highly recommended for roles where his expertise can add significant value to an organization.

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Recommendations

Nelson Ikhanoba

9/1/2023
10

"Colins Gipson is a professional Monitoring and Evaluation officer and he is very skilled and pays attention to details. I recommend him for employment as I believe he will bring value to your organization. "

Experience

Collins Gipson

Work experience
  • Work with the Senior Technical Officer 2 (PCT) to provide strategic directions and technical leadership.
  • Work with other team members to ensure high-quality, client-oriented services delivery at all supported facilities
  • Spearhead the increased access and uptake of HIVST in Ebonyi state
  • Provide technical support to case managers and HIVST screening facilitators on the mapping of PPMVs & CPs at the state and OSS levels.
  • Coordinate and engage with the private sector (CP& PPMVs) to implement the total market approach.
  • Support the integration of HIVST services into existing services in the health sector and strengthen positive case identification in the community through a data-driven approach.
  • Spearheaded and monitor the service uptake along the established distribution channels and lead the coordination of facility and community-based HIVST for the targeted population of interest.
  • Spearhead the expansion of HIVST uptake amongst the target population along all distribution channels are adequately reached according to the National HIV testing protocols and guidelines
  • Work to establish and strengthen effective referral linkage between community outreach services, care, and treatment facilities.
  • Contribute to the development of project strategies and work plan
  • Ensure successful client linkage to HIV services with other related services including TB, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), GBV, and other disease control programs within supporting facilities
  • In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, ensure regular review of program performance against quantitative and qualitative targets and with other team members, develop and implement strategies to address observed gaps
  • In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, ensure the roll-out of Data Quality Assurance (DQA), RADET, and other key periodic data quality improvement/assurance activities
  • Provide mentorship, monitoring, and supervision for quality HIV comprehensive care, treatment, and support to healthcare providers in supported facilities and in the community
  • Forster effective collaboration, multitasking, and team spirit among staff towards achievement of targets in all thematic areas

Collins Gipson

Work experience
  • October, 2021 - October, 2022
  • Parttime
  • Establish a system for the free flow of information from service delivery points into the state and national main database.
  • Work in collaboration with the state-level senior program officer to follow up on SACA committees at the program sites to ensure the promotion of HIVST data utilization by relevant end-users.
  • Ensure proper linkage of HIV-positive clients to care and treatment.
  • Complete and comprehensive supervision of CBOs for key population (MSM, FSW, PWID, and Transgender) hot spot mapping across KP sites (Okrika, Degema LGAs) in rivers state and further ensured targeted upon targeted testing through site visits for verification.
  • On monthly basis conduct routine data collection, and collation from all CBOs and community pharmacies (CP) in the state for proper tracking of allocated kits and reporting using DHIS2.
  • Regularly provide technical support for CPs focal persons on how to use the monthly summary form (MSF) to bridge data capturing and reporting gaps.
  • Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen M&E systems at the state level.
  • Ensure comprehensive site supervisory visits to conduct routine data validation, verification and triangulation of all reported data across service delivery points for better results.
  • Within some period educate the CPs on demand-side financing (DSF) flag-off.
  • Contribute to the periodic review of the organization’s quality improvement protocol, in line with national protocol.
  • Take a lead in conducting routine data quality validation/audit and provide regular feedback to improve the quality of data in all supported CBO sites and among the different stakeholders in the state
  • Work closely with the country-level Strategic Information Advisor in responding to M&E issues across all supported sites.
  • I work closely with the country-level Health Information focal point in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst program staff and support the program staff on ways to properly organize and capture program progress and document lessons learned.
  • I assist the state-level program Officer in preparing sections of program reports that deal with monitoring and evaluation, and in the implementation of program assessments and evaluations.

Collins Gipson

Work experience
  • January, 2021 - January, 2023
  • Fulltime
  • Proactively and periodically ensure site supervisory support to deep field M&E units to conduct needs assessments and mid-line surveys, post-intervention surveys, and perform continuous activity monitoring to ensure the standard.
  • Support robust mainstreaming of gender and protection/Safeguarding into the projects including systematic age and gender analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting, including in the targeting of beneficiaries, choice of transfer modalities, making sure the projects do no harm.
  • Administrative/Operational Support: Ensure all recorded/tracked data is accurate and meets program monitoring and reporting needs; provide general procurement/administrative actions as needed; schedule team meetings; manage electronic filing system; and other administrative duties, as assigned.
  • Provide guidance to the project team on the development and dissemination of key communication messages on Gender-Based Violence including harmful cultural, and traditional norms and practices in line with best practices
  • Support Program Procurement and Financial Actions: Facilitate, monitor, track, and process payments for vendors and consultants, supply orders, and other procurement duties, as assigned.
  • Support Program Activities: Provide general research and troubleshooting support for the team; and contribute to partner report sections, as requested.
  • Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the program/project Monitoring and Enhanced Evaluation components of the activities in the communities served.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of computerized and mobile data capture of the program and provide technical assistance and training to the staff at the sites responsible for data entry.
  • On a monthly basis, analyze state-level data and provide approved reports to State Office, Country Office, and local partners or other relevant parties.
  • Take the lead in ensuring capacity building of the PMTs on data capture and analysis for routine monitoring of projects; and project reports using Excel and other data analysis tools, including developing and orienting staff on data visualization systems.
  • Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to donor guidelines
  • Remain informed of current issues regarding the Monitoring and Evaluation of surveillance programs in the fields by review of current literature; be alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities.
  • Facilitate and conduct site monitoring visits across deep field locations for DQA and further conduct surveys to ensure system strengthening
  • Support in Conducting Post Distribution Monitoring surveys, analyzing and preparing comprehensive reports and findings.
  • Developed individual M&E activity plans and inputs into the unit’s M&E activity plan for better tracking of project activities.
  • Track the process indicators based on the database and the compilation of the MoVs, also training pre and post-test.
  • Proactively and strategically positioned the M&E units in a way to ensure timely data entry into the project reporting database (Primero, 5WS, GBVIMS, CPIMS) through hands-on mentoring and coaching across service delivery points for better results.
  • Provide technical input in ensuring data quality assurance functions during data collection, entry, and storage using standardized software for better results.
  • Design, coordination, and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the Project in line with the M&E system.
  • Technically develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Project in relation to monitoring and reporting issues.
  • Contribute values to inter-agency efforts to strengthen GBV prevention and response through active participation in coordination mechanisms and promotion of sector principles, standards, and guidelines across all field sites for better results.
  • Timely preparation of budgets for training and other project activities across sites.
  • Designed and manage project data collection tools in line with project M&E requirements to ensure best practices.
  • Ensure up-to-date of all health SGBV and CP registers (source documents) across field sites through regular site supervisory visits for validation and verification.
  • Conduct site/community need assessment and ensure that surveys are developed to suit its desirable project goals,
  • Established and strengthen strategic partnerships with key stakeholders on socioeconomic opportunities for beneficiaries through meetings and advocacy visits to discuss findings and services available.
  • Conduct complete database management through regularly validating, verifying, and triangulating all reported data and ensuring timely backups.
  • Established a system for the free flow of information from all service delivery points into the organization’s database
  • Coordinate activities in line with the M&E framework and the project annex to meet the donor’s requirements.
  • Regularly analyze program outputs, and identify and close program gaps.
  • Develop data-gathering strategies, and harmonize and consolidate data in line with the M&E framework.
  • Ensure timely reporting of project activities on a bi-weekly, and monthly basis in line with donor requirements,
  • Monitor and supervise livelihood distribution using appropriate tools.

Collins Gipson

Work experience
  • Provided technical input in the use of Geographical Information System (GIS) across service delivery points.
  • On monthly basis update and report to the GBV and CP sub-sector using the 5Ws for better result.
  • Support the project team in developing strategies to engage men and boys as champions of change in addressing Gender Based Violence and violence against women and girls.
  • Ensured timely data entry, collection, processing and reporting in line with donor requirement.
  • Managed the roll-out of the project monitoring and evaluation data quality assurance system for better result.
  • Supported the development and implementation of baseline, mid-line, end-line and further evaluate impacts.
  • Identify and flag protection concerns across IDP camps and host communities to the relevant stakeholders for quick response.
  • Ensure all registers are updated in line with reporting periods and timelines.
  • Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen the M&E activities and contribute to the development and review of appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs.
  • Designed the North East Database and other M&E weekly, and biweekly data collection and reporting tools.
  • Ensured data quality through system strengthening by regularly carrying out data validation, verification, and triangulation of key reporting indicators.
  • Take a lead in building the capacity of staff and CVs across service delivery points through coaching and hands-on mentoring.
  • Take a lead in monitoring the progress of program activities towards achieving targets and further share program output/data with technical leads for quick decision-making.
  • Carry out assessment in identifying key beneficiaries for Dignity kits and Fuel-Efficient Stove as part of the distribution process across field sites to ensure the standard.
  • Take a lead in the protection risk assessments across Gamboru Ngala and inform the program unit of key findings that will aid program implementation.
  • Carry out regular stakeholder advocacy visits across all sites to maintain a smooth run of program activities.
  • Take the lead in representing the organization in GBV/Protection cluster and donor review meetings across the LGA.
  • Work closely with the Protection coordinator to conduct rapid and comprehensive protection risk and gender analysis assessment and further establish a baseline for future analysis.
  • Coordinate with the Protection and M&E Coordinators to support the implementation of the AHNi Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) SOPs to maintain standards.
  • Carryout routine monitoring visits to all project sites, including the conducting of Data validation and Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) using official tools,
  • Follow-up on the implementation of protection and gender-related recommendations/outcomes of protection risk, gender analysis, and protection monitoring missions using best practices.
  • Assisted the project coordinator with incorrect implementation and use of M&E Tools and adherence to complete and timely reporting.
  • Provided a system for a free flow of information from all service delivery points to the project’s main database for continuity.
  • Knowledge of evaluation methodologies to judge the effectiveness of technical assistance efforts and programs. Interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions to their significance and relevance to the project.
  • Provide support to sites in the state by interacting with site Protection persons and M&E officers of SEMA / SASCP, other Implementing partners, and CBOs on needs and ensuring that these parties understand data reporting and can support as required

Collins Gipson

Work experience
  • Supported accurate documentation of all program-related activities in targeted and reclaimed communities using the appropriate M&E tools.
  • Took the lead in the entry and reporting of data into the DATIM platform for continuity.
  • Work with the state-level staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities
  • Carried out complete NOMIS database cleaning across all implementing states, (IMO, ANAMBRA, RIVERS, and AKWA-IBOM States)
  • Supported the implementation of Orphans and Vulnerable Children across 23 communities in the state.
  • Work with local partners to support the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct, and timely reporting.
  • Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools, oversee the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
  • Took the lead in providing expertise in the use of the National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS) for data entry and reporting and further informing the program unit.
  • Generated and reported RADET using the NOMIS platform and further ensured accuracy through validation for donor’s DQA.
  • Identified and bridged documentation gaps across all source documents to ensure quality.
  • Contributed to the successful implementation of integrated reproductive health outreaches and community-based services.
  • Supervising the accuracy, completeness, and validity of services statistics generated and aggregated during service delivery.
  • Conducting routine monitoring visits to mobile/outreach across communities including the conduct of on-the-spot quality checks of documentation and daily aggregation,
  • Took the lead in the preparation of weekly & monthly reports and provide supporting supervisory for the Quality Improvement Director for continuity, and on some M&E activities across the state.
  • Worked closely with the program team to ascertain that activities are carried out in accordance with the set-out SOPs to ensure quality.
  • Provision of Continuous technical support on data management
  • Liaises with the field coordinator to ensure effective mobile/ outreach & facility tools inventory management system.
  • Work with the field coordinator and project officer (Technical) lead to document lessons learned and best practices in mobile/outreach & community integrated reproductive health monitoring and evaluation, per National Guideline.
  • Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools, project M&E plans, and guidelines and ensure proper, technical, and efficient data management processes.
  • Facilitate retrieval and validation of data from the NOMIS and the database on a weekly basis, collate and provide feedback to the teams as appropriate.
  • Disseminate monthly data timely to ensure quality.
  • Facilitate the preparation/ production of project reports, journal publications, Data Analysis, and assessment reports on a quarterly basis.
  • Support the conduct of operation research activities and participate in project assessments, evaluations, and design teams as applicable.
  • Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings organized by the relevant stakeholders to ensure proper and smooth implementation of the OVC project in River State.

Collins Gipson

Work experience
  • Took the lead in building one and strong M&E system across all field sites through hands-on mentoring and coaching to maintain integrity using best practices.
  • Provided technical support to M&E assistants and site data entry assistants on how to use the EMR platform,
  • Back stopped 4 CCT sites in the state.
  • Provided support to the data entry assistants in entering data into the RADET platform.
  • Ensured complete use of all facility M&E reporting tools, (ART, TB, COTRIM, etc. registers)
  • Regularly provided hands-on mentoring and coaching for M&E and data entry assistants for better results.
  • Took part in monthly data collection, verification, sorting, entry, and reporting using a designed database.
  • Ensured periodic site supervisory visits for data quality assessment (DQA) across 16 Comprehensive Care and Treatment (CCT) sites in the state.
  • Installed and scaled up OpenMRS (EMR) across 16 CCT sites across Niger state to maintain standards.
  • Supervised facility-based EMR focal persons across all 16 CCT sites.
  • Generated, and collected data from patient’s demography in the EMR platform on a weekly basis and further reported to my line manager at the country office.
  • Supported my line manager in the OpenMRS Go-Live initiative across sites, (GH Minna and IBB Specialist Hospital Minna)
  • Scaled up OpenMRS across two MSH supported sites in the state (IBB Specialist Hospital and GH Kagara) in the state.
  • Trained, and supervised 32 Electronic Data Entry Consultants, (EDECs) on how to use the EMR platform across some sites (IBB Specialist Hospital and GH Kagara).
  • Trained 58 health facility staff at the service delivery-points on how to use EMR platform for continuity.
  • Trained three MSH Health staff on how to use the EMR platform.
  • Identified project gaps and flagged action areas to the project management for quick response.
  • Carried out Repeat Tester Survey using Open Data Kit to for accuracy and real-time reporting to ascertain over-testing in HTS.
  • Maintained the organizational database through data validation and verification across all reporting indicators and further carry out the database back up to the cloud for continuity.
  • Supervised four CCT sites (IBB Specialist Hospital, GH Kagara, GH Zungeru, and GH Nasko) and coached eight M&E volunteers and 21 facility staff on how to use the registers.
  • Participated in the project Nig-Qual activity across all 16 CCT sites in the state using the designed Nig-Qual data collection and reporting tool.
  • Participate in the development of work plans and budgets for project M&E activities.
  • Took part in the close-out project and further prepared tables, charts, and figures for internal and external publications.
  • Works independently with initiative to manage high-volume workflow. Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office.

Collins Gipson

Education
  • Economics

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Nelson Ikhanoba

9/1/2023
10

"Colins Gipson is a professional Monitoring and Evaluation officer and he is very skilled and pays attention to details. I recommend him for employment as I believe he will bring value to your organization. "