Consultant Survey Report Writer - National NCDs STEPs Survey at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) (formerly National Action Committee on AIDS) was established in February 2000 to coordinate the various activities of HIV/AIDS in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engagement of Consultant for Survey Report Writer for the National NCDs STEPs Survey

Location: Nigeria
Duration: 6 Weeks

Background

• The Federal Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Health Organization, Resolve to Save Lives and Global fund is conducting a National STEPs survey. STEPS is the WHO’s recommended tool for surveillance of NCDs and their risk factors.
• It provides an entry point for low- and middle-income countries to get started on NCD surveillance activities. It is also designed to help countries build and strengthen their capacity to conduct surveillance.
• In addition to the main risk factors for NCDs, the Nigerian STEPs survey will include information to assess the linkage between COVID-19 and NCDs; HIV and NCDs; and TB and NCDs.
• On completion of the fieldwork and data analysis, a comprehensive report of the findings will be developed by a report writer. 

Specific Objectives:

• On completion of the fieldwork and data analysis, a comprehensive report of the findings will be developed by a report writer.

Scope of Work and Expected Outputs / Deliverables
The scope of work and expected outputs/deliverables will be the following:

• The report writer will be a public health professional with at least 5 years’ experience in write-up and delivery of high-quality report. The report writer will:
  • Report to the survey manager
  • Work closely with the data manager/analytics manager
  • Work in consultation with the DPH/FMOH and other relevant key stakeholders as required.
  • Work on the analyzed STEPs data to extract key thematic areas. Information has to be clear, focused and scientific.
  • Generate a report in line with the objectives of the survey
  • Include charts, graphs and other necessary graphics that creatively convey key messages contained in the report as needed
  • Ensure report is appropriately laid out and proofread
  • Final report to be in MS Word and PDF format as well as any other format as required.

Qualifications Required

• Eligible candidate must possess at least an Advanced Degree in Public Health / Social Science or other health-related subjects.
• Must have at least 5 years experience in report writing with evidence of at least 10 publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in publishing reports/papers in internationally peer-reviewed journals.

Skills Required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
• Strong analytical, reporting, writing and editing skills;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
12:00 PM: 21st February, 2022.