Strategic Information Officer at an Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization

We an indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization with head office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria. We are in search of highly skilled, dynamic, committed, bright individuals with good work ethics and high level of integrity to work with our highly experienced team. If your energy for our vision of saving lives, along with technical skills match our need to keep delivering a Program that continues to strengthen the health system in Nigeria then apply if the position below suits your skills and abilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategic Information Officer

Job Code: SI 204
Location: Abuja

Specific Objectives

• Provides oversight for Strategic Information processes across supported sites in the state of assignment
• Supervises regular data collection across implementing entities and ensure the quality of the data by random verifications and validations while preserving data in a safe and accessible way.
• Provides technical support on SI and evidence-based recommendations to the relevant program team and stakeholders
• Manages the implementation of SI field activities and ensure adherence to CIHP, GON and USG monitoring and evaluation system.
• Coordinates and engages supported entities and state stakeholders to collect data against agreed indicators in line with GON and USG requirements.
• Supports the use of program Monitoring and Evaluation tools across all supported entities. Reviews, validates and conducts checks on all data including EMR extracts before upload before submission to country office or state level for upload to USG/CDC/PEPFAR DATIM/DHIS, NDR and SHIELD portal on a quarterly, semiannual and annual reporting cycles for assigned supported entities.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer science, Public Administration or any related field. Master’s degree will be an advantage.
• A minimum 5 to 6 years’ experience in reporting position with Local or International NGOs; preferably in HIV Care and treatment
• Experience with DHIS, DATIM, NMRS and NDR reporting required
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Access required
• Experience with data form design, collection and data entry
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and lead as applicable
• Ability to analyze and interpret large amount of data using appropriate analytical tools to produce useful information;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2020.