AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) Recruits Program Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation
Employment Nigeria
01-Jan-1970
NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others, Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches.
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the vacant position:
Job Title: Program Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation
Job Location: Jos
The job holder will be a member of the State Team and will be responsible for supporting the implementation of monitoring & evaluation (M&E) as well as quality assurance (QA) systems in collaboration with the St Team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in setting up M&E and QA systems at the program sites in the state
- Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for programme improvement
- Collate monthly reports and provide feedbacks on the consistency of data with program design in collaboration with the state team
- Share program output data with the state team and relevant government agencies through the state office head
- Facilitate periodic and donor initiated data quality audits (DQAs) at APIN-supported health facilities and Civil Society Organizations
- Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets in the states
- Work in collaboration with the State Team to follow up on monitoring & evaluation committees at the program sites to ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users
- Provide technical support to site quality improvement committees to set up and implement internal quality management in collaboration with the State Team
- Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen M&E and QAsystems at the state level
- Contribute to the development and review of appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs
- Contribute to the periodic review of the organizations quality improvement protocol in line with the national
- Conduct periodic visits to program sites, travelling up to 25% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- An MBBS and a minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience, including at least four (4) years supporting the implementation of M&E systems as well as planning and executing program evaluation: an MPH will be an advantage
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Working knowledge of program monitoring & evaluation as well as programme management
- Good analytical skills as well as knowledge of statistics and statistical methods
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, including current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring & evaluation
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
- Report writing and oral/written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng/careers to register a profile and complete the online application form, ensuring that all information provided are true and correct.
Note
- Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Internet browsing. emailing, etc.) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do considerable amount of local travel, as respective jobs may require.
- APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer.
- Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: 9th August, 2013
Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed
