Technical 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 disease through cutting edge, innovative and sustainable approaches.

We are seeking qualified and suitably candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation

Locations: Lagos, Jos

Job Description

• The job holder will be a member of the State Team and will be responsible for leading program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and quality assurance (QA) systems.

Job Tasks

• Support the setting up of 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
• Share program output data with the State Team and the State Government through the State Team Lead
• Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets in the State
• Work in collaboration with other members of 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 QA systems 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 organization's quality improvement protocol, in line with national protocol
• Conduct periodic visits to program sites

Qualifications and Experience

• An MBBS degree and a minimum of five (5) years' experience supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation.
• An MPH will be an advantage.
• Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) are essential.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation, and programme management
• Good analytical skills, knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, including knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to organize and coordinate training program
• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Ability and readiness to travel at least 25% of work time

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and suitability statement to: [email protected] The suitability 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 full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.