Posted on Mon 30th May, 2022 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
ICAP is a global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.
We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Strategic Information (Senior) Technical Advisor
Job no: 496365 Location: Nigeria - Abuja Capital Territory
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: Country Director,
Categories: Strategic Information/Surveillance/Monitoring & Evaluation
Position Summary
The overall program objective is to support Nigeria in rapidly expanding comprehensive Covid-19 services, mitigate Covid 19 impact on HIV/AIDS services, and reduce Covid-related morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, by the provision of technical support.
The SI Senior TA will work closely with relevant government partners to improve and strengthen national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and surveillance systems and support the coordination and implementation of routine M&E activities at ICAP-supported sites.
Major Accountabilities
The SI Technical Advisor will work closely with relevant government partners, and will be responsible for:
Strengthening, Supporting, and coordinating the development and implementation of M&E and surveillance systems and reporting protocols
Provide technical assistance at the national and subnational level involved in Covid 19 and HIV/AIDS projects to help with data collection and management
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field activities related to M&E and surveillance activities
Provide regular support and supervision to M&E and surveillance staff at National and sub-national levels
Monitor field budget expenditure
Prepare relevant reports for ICAP Nigeria, donors, and relevant government agencies
Prepare activity summaries and progress reports for funding renewal applications as needed
Participate in data analysis and writing evaluation reports, and contribute to the development of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed medical journals
Organize stakeholder meetings including data review, analysis, and dissemination workshops
Present findings of evaluation projects at national and international conferences
Document and share best practices
Monitor and document the transitioning of ICAP support to national entities
Efficiency and promptness
Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision, and values of the program and organization
Ability to travel frequently to field sites
Ability to carry out other/additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Education
University Degree in Public Health or related discipline. MD or MBBS with post-graduate degree in Statistics or public health preferred
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum of ten years’ experience in public health program monitoring, evaluation, and operational research, preferably related to HIV/AIDS
Experience with managing Covid 19 public health program will be an advantage
Proven record of excellent management, leadership skills, and competency in people management
Demonstrated experience in data collection, data analysis, and data visualization
Extensive experience in managing monitoring and evaluation systems in the public health field in the context of a developing country, and reporting to international funders such as PEPFAR
Familiarity with database management software and strategies for management of complex data sources