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Posted 4 years ago |
Program Officer, Program Monitoring and Reporting, Strategic Information is needed at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)
JOB TITLE: Program Officer, Program Monitoring and Reporting, Strategic Information
LOCATIONS: Lagos and Oyo
Department: Prevention Care and Treatment
Reports to: Director of Technical Programs
Summary/Overview
- S/He will provide technical support and oversight for the implementation of Strategic Information activities to meet program targets.
- The Program Officer is to ensure data quality, adhere to best practices in data collection, collation, reporting and use in different levels.
- S/he will promote health system strengthening activities at all levels, and the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program.
- The Program Officer will also collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use of data.
- Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports.
- Provide guidance to state and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural and Social sciences, Statistics, Public Health and Epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of three years working experience in relevant field.
- Experience in data collection, processing and use.
- Experience with tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.
- Experience with the USAID and Global Funds Strategic Information System is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
- United States Government- funded monitoring and evaluation programs reporting framework for tuberculosis, including indicator definitions
- National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
- Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools and make recommendations based on findings.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications especially Excel and Access.
- Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme.
- Have a supportive attitude towards strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
- Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.
- Flexibility, willing to travel and work during weekends.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to “Deputy Director, Human Resources” via: [email protected]
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Note
- Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email.
- Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Features
Deadline | 12th May, 2020. |