Fresh Graduate Data Officer NAHSS at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as a not-for-profit organization to address the HIV/AIDS crises in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases. It is also established to implement scale-up of the US President Emergency Fund for AID Relief (PEPFAR) program and conduct research and training to promote quality evidence-based health systems strengthening.

As a model local partner organization, it is also structured to maintain linkages with international and local organizations, especially the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), IHV-Baltimore and the University of Maryland and Global Funds for Tuberculosis, AIDS and Malaria, to promote capacity development and collaboration within the health sector in Nigeria. IHVN also conducts research and training in research methodologies and ethics intended to enhance the capacity of Nigeria to effectively mitigate HIV/AIDS,cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases.

The Nigerian Alliance for Health Systems Strengthening (NAHSS) is a CDC-funded project that supports building of Nigeria Health Systems' for sustainable impact. The University of Maryland-led project will support the Federal Ministry of Health to develop the National Quality Improvement program (NigeriaQual) and strengthen the capacity of local implementing partners, state multidisciplinary planning teams and site CQI Teams to integrate Quality Improvement activities into Organization, Financial and Program planning activities, in addition to HIV care and treatment services.

We are therefore looking for a competent professional to fill this position:

Job Title: Data Officer NAHSS

Location: Nationwide

Summary/Overview
Working with the Project Director and Data Manager, the Data Officer (NAHSS) will coordinate implementation of Strategic Information activities related to the NAHSS project; Monitor, Evaluate and share indicators to ensure program targets are met. Ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels. Promote health system strengthening activities. Communicate with implementing partners and state ministries of health on all NigeriaQual activities; collate data from all stakeholders for USG reporting; Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities as required. Provide comprehensive data support for all research activities which includes: database creation and management, data collation, data monitoring and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Receive and collate indicator reports from the sites, NAHSS partners, Implementing Partners and other relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate all data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use
• Assist in preparation of adhoc reports as required and requested
• Participate in health system strengthening activities
• Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show progress towards achieving set targets
• Creation of Microsoft Access electronic database platform when needed
• Participate in mentoring and supervision at implementing sites
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or Program Manager

Requirements

• A University degree in any of the following or related fields: statistics and epidemiology, natural, medical or social sciences. Minimum of one year working experience
• Experience in computer use, data collection, processing and use
• Ability to run basic analysis using statistical packages (e.g. STATA, SAS, SPSS) and Microsoft packages (particularly Access)
• Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS prevention
• Experience with the PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system highly desirable.
• Experience in Quality Improvement in HIV care is an added advantage
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines
• Basic data management and analysis skills
• Must have the basic skills to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Access
• Team player with ability to work with minimum supervision
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders
• Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified should send their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format to the Associate Director, Human Resources at: careers@ihvnigeria.org
Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.