Strategic Information Associate at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

An indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with head office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategic Information Associate

Job Code: SI 660
Location: Osun

Project Overview

• The TB LON 3 grant is a 5-year grant which will run from April 2020 to March 2025.Our organization will work in Osun State with other partners in consortium to carry out facility activities which focuses on Coordination and Technical assistance, TB case finding preventive and treatment and also Monitoring and Evaluation and Improvement of Quality TB Services

Description

• 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 suits your skills and abilities.

Specific Objectives
As the Strategic Information Associate, you will:

• Provide technical support and oversight for the implementation of Strategic Information activities to meet program targets.
• The Strategic Information Associate is to ensure data quality, adhere to best practices in data collection, collation, reporting and use in different levels.  
• S/he will promote health system strengthening activities at all levels, and the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program.
• He/She will also collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use of data.
• Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports.
• Provide guidance to state and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
• Support the routine use of data for decision making at supported facilities through gap analyses and run charts.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of program reporting protocols.
• Ensure compliance of facilities to reporting timelines.
• Participate in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
• Participate in developing matrices in line with indicator requirements
• Generate all program reports including adhoc reports, routine program reports and USAID quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.
• Archive all reports received from facilities/LGAs.
• Ensure reporting tools, standard monitoring and evaluation indicators are utilized for consistency in measurement.
• Participate in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and Monitoring &Evaluation  plans.
• Participate in health system strengthening activities.
• Generate regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving set targets.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at health facilities we support, generate reports and track implementation of recommendations from the exercise.
• Participate in facility assessment and activation activities and provide technical support as required.
• Strengthen national reporting lines at supported health facilities
• Oversee data reporting on eTB Manager, GxAlert/Aspect softwares and TB notification app.
• Support use of data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural and Social sciences, Statistics, Public Health and Epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of three years working experience in relevant field.
• Experience in data collection, processing and use.
• Experience with tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.
• Experience with the USAID and Global Funds Strategic Information System is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• United States Government- funded monitoring and evaluation programs reporting framework for tuberculosis, including indicator definitions
• National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
• Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools and make recommendations based on findings.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.

Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge of :
  • Monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
  • United States Government- funded monitoring and evaluation programs
  • Reporting framework for tuberculosis, including indicator definitions
  • National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
• Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools and make recommendations based on findings.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications especially Excel and Access.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme.
• Have a supportive attitude towards strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV and suitability statement not more than 200 words indicating Position and Location in Microsoft Word format to: [email protected]  The subject of the email should be the Job Code, Location and Applicant Full Name; e.g. COM01 Abuja, CHINEDU OGUAGHAMBA

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.