Technical Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) at APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited / Gte

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 of:

Job Title: Technical Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Requisition ID: api-04481
Location: Benue
Department: Strategic Information

Job Tasks

• Reporting to the Head of Office - Benue State, the desired candidate will be a member of the Strategic Information team and will contribute to program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) support for the implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems in the State.
• S/He will provide leadership and guidance to APIN Benue State Strategic Information team on program / project monitoring and evaluation and on US and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements. 
• S/He will provide technical assistance to program sites including supportive supervision visits, interacting with state Program Managers, SI leads, and M&E focal persons in the analysis, review of monthly reports, and use of output data for program improvement.
• S/He will conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including data quality assessment (DQA) exercise using national tools and ensure result utilization for site improvement activities.
• S/He will on a monthly basis, review, revalidate and analyze program data on APIN DHIS, PERFAR DATIM, NHMIS, NOMIS, and other reporting platforms.
• S/He will lead in accountability and responsibility for the sound execution of the Strategic Information functions in HIV prevention, care and treatment, with emphasis on technical assistance to the state and local government offices as well as facility-based support in line with national and international treatment standards. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess a Degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS / B.Pharm.), Behavioural / Social Sciences, Public Health, Demography, Biostatistics, Statistics or relevant field. A Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) will be an advantage.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the field of HIV/AIDS care and relevant experience supporting the implementation of M&E systems, planning, and executing program evaluation.
• Must have experience conducting monitoring visits, utilizing checklists and other tools, including the ability to develop M&E tools as needed.
• Must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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