Program Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

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

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. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Job Tasks

• 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. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

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

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2013

Method 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. All applications must be submitted on or before August 9, 2013. 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. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

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.