AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) Vacancy for Database Associate

The AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization involved in the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders, including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organisations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN's goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja. Lagos and Ibadan.

In order to strengthen our Strategic Information (SI) unit for its newly enlarged role, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the following positions at our Abuja office:

Database Associate

Location: Abuja

Job Description
Reporting to the Database Specialist, the job holder would have the responsibility of supporting the database management process of the program at both the Program office and the site level in collaboration with Implementing partners.

Job Tasks

• Carry out routine data cleaning activities.
• Analyze and summarize sites' error logs on a monthly basis, highlighting emergent technical assistance needs as well as track sites' usage and response to database error logs
• Provide online and onsite technical assistance to data management teams at the Program sites
• Work closely with the Database Specialist to ensure data are of acceptable' quality and standard and carry out data quality Assessments
• Participate in the regular review of data management Standard operating Procedures and site assessment tools  

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• An MBBS and MPH or any other relevant Master’s degree;
• five (5) years experience in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs, especially HIV/AIDS programs

Required Competencies

• A B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science or Information Science, with
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in Information Technology, including data collection, entry, analysis and database design and management.
• Work experience in the Harvard PEPFAR program is an added advantage, while demonstrable skill in the use of Filemaker Pro 10 is desirable.

Other Requirements

• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical methods
• Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards for monitoring and evaluation
• Confidentiality
• Pro-activeness
• Analytical thinking
• Team Orientation

Application Deadline
15th February, 2011

Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng to apply online by completing an application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a Suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position and addressing the person specifications listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's name. All online applications must be completed and submitted on or before February 15, 2011. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for any of the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.