APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte, formerly known as AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria is a non-governmental organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). APIN has built a strong partnership with the Nigerian Government, which is memorialized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Planning Commission. APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of prevention, care and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis; Malaria; Reproductive Health; Family Planning; Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and other non-communicable diseases of public health significance.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Monitoring and Quality Improvement Advisor
PHIS3 seeks a Monitoring and Quality Improvement Advisor to lead its monitoring and evaluation activities.
Activities will include strengthening the Monitoring and Evaluation systems of GON agencies and Implementing partners.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the other unit leads to ensure the strengthening and utilization of national health information systems to generate high-quality data for decision-making.
S/He will provide technical and strategic direction and support to the project team to scale up priority health information systems at all levels of the health system.
S/He will coordinate and liaise with government agencies, other donor-funded projects, implementing partners, CDC, and other stakeholders to strengthen the National Monitoring and Evaluation system.
S/He will also lead Data Quality Assurance activities aimed at improving the fidelity of data in the country.
The Monitoring and Quality Improvement Advisor reports directly to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Surveillance Lead in activity implementation and management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, roll out and manage all monitoring and evaluation activities for the project.
Supervise the implementation of systems and structures for the implementation and support of routine quarterly DQAs.
Supervise the Senior Technical Officer (Quality Improvement) in the implementation of Quality Improvement initiatives.
Support Implementing partners in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Surveillance reporting of GON and PEPFAR indicators using the National HIS platforms
Lead the implementation of an M&E system capable of near real-time tracking of performance and using the data to adjust implementation for optimal performance
Supervise training and workshops related to Monitoring and Evaluation
Support the National SKM TWG activities in partnership with GON stakeholders
Work with the Surveillance lead in the design and roll-out of strategies to strengthen the implementation of Recency, CBS, Mortality, and Drug Resistance Surveillances.
Lead the development and update of technical guides, SOPs, and other governance documents for Monitoring and Evaluation
Design and implement projects and training for building the Capacity of Implementing partners, MOH Stakeholders, and other stakeholders.
Design and roll out data dissemination and Use products.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
MBBS, MPH, Masters of Science in Epidemiology and /or Statistics and other relevant areas.
5 years of experience implementing HIS programs with at least 3 years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of CDC-funded programs.
Highly proficient in DHIS2 for aggregate reporting.
Experience in DHIS2 training and roll-out is also desired.
At least 2 years of experience at a Senior Officer level, providing guidance and supervision in implementation of strategies or methods
At least 2 years of experience working in developing countries
Thought leadership in the fields of health information systems and/or technology for global health.
Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required).
Excellent coordination and information management skills.
The ability to work well under pressure; skilled at change management, crisis management, and problem-solving.
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning methodology and documentation processes.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with users and various stakeholders (local and international); developed cultural awareness and innovation sense.
Excellent ability in spoken and written English with high-level proficiency in a second language highly preferred.