Global Fund Technical Advisor (Health Management Information Systems / Monitoring Evaluation and Learning) at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (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 for the Global Fund Projects, namely the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH)/COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) and HIV projects in the capacity below:

Job Title: Global Fund Technical Advisor (Health Management Information Systems / Monitoring Evaluation and Learning)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 36 months but renewable on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding for the position
Supervisor: Project Director

Job Summary

• The Technical Advisor (HMIS/MEL) position is to provide technical leadership to coordinate the Global Fund (GF) HMIS/MEL activities in a manner that strengthens the national Health Information System (HIS), and to lead the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (MEL) effort to support improvement in HIV, TB, Malaria and COVID -19 program activities (i.e., enhancing data collection whether paper and electronic and data use in both public and private facilities).
• S/he will provide high level expertise to strengthen national processes and tools in strategic information and shall also be responsible for collecting, reviewing and management of project data (including all data collection activities i.e., surveys, assessments, etc.) for use in reporting and for conducting performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and managerial oversight of the Sub-Recipient (SR) and other implementers under the NACA GF grant supporting HMIS strengthening
• Support the SR to ensure the successful implementation of the HMIS and MEL strengthening component of the GF grant to support delivery of comprehensive prevention, care and treatment services for ATMs and COVID – 19.
• In collaboration with the SR, support grant stakeholder management efforts as it relates to HMIS and MEL activities to support delivery of comprehensive prevention, care and treatment services for ATMs and COVID – 19.
• Ensure that the SR work within project technical strategy, grant agreements, project workplan, project budget, government regulations, relevant policies and procedures and makes accountable decisions concerning work responsibilities.
• Support the SRs in the design and functioning of HMIS and MEL systems.
• Represent the project at the international, national and sub national levels on matters of HMIS and MEL strengthening and services.
• Review SR reports to ensure that it provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep Project Director informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Work with the SRs and NACA PMU to document and publish best practices.
• Ensure adequate reporting data is provided by the SR for compilation of reports for Global Fund, other stakeholders and used by project management to determine project effectiveness and efficiency: coordinate writing of HMIS and MEL reports
• Responsible for managing the project training database and the CCM dashboard
• Promote collective knowledge management and learning in support of grant policy priorities and programme strategies
• Communicate programme activities, progress and developments to relevant stakeholders
• Provide feedback to PD for use in monitoring implementation

Experience

• Master's Degree in Information Science, Data Science, Public Health, Statistics, Health Informatics, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience working with information systems management and design in the health field for international donor-funded programs (Global Fund preferred), and in managing MEL systems for large-scale projects of which five (5) years must have been in a senior HMIS management position.
• Experience with the national HMIS system for collecting, analyzing and reporting health services data using standard tools and software. Familiarity with NHMIS and DHIS2 is required.
• Experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in HMIS/MEL for health systems and healthcare provision to strengthen interventions in HIV, TB & Malaria programs in the context of a health system strengthening effort are essential.
• Experience working on a Global Fund or other donor funded HMIS/MEL system strengthening project and ensuring timely completion of activities in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Strong project management, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English.
• Strong skills in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software (Microsoft Office applications preferred).
• Experience using web-based applications (email, browsing, and literature retrieval).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, result-oriented, highly skilled in writing, planning and strategizing.

Benefits of Working for RSSH/C19RM Project
This position offers a number of benefits to its employees including:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2023.