Strategic Information (Senior) Technical Advisor at ICAP (Columbia University)

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
• Competency in Microsoft© Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in specialized statistical software like SPSS, SAS, or STATA preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and experience in writing evaluation reports
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues and program partners
• Fluency in English required,
• Ability to adhere to strict professional and HIV/AIDS confidentiality regulations
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within Nigeria conducting capacity building, stakeholder relationship management and Project activities.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2022.