Senior Program Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation at the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Program Manager- SI
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Operational Contacts: HIV Lead, TB Lead, Program Management Team, Project Director

Project Overview

• The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), through funding from The Global Fund (GF), will be implementing the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, a combined TB &HIV effort pivotal to transforming TB & HIV programs.
• Under the leadership and coordination of the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCP), the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), this project will increase the identification of all forms of TB cases in the community and ensure prompt access to high-quality, patient-centered prevention and treatment through a Nationwide coverage of TB Public-Private Mix active TB case finding effort, and Community TB testing.
• The HIV component of the grant will focus on four states (Ebonyi, Anambra, Kwara, and Gombe) for end-to-end HIV comprehensive services, community PMTCT scale-up in all states,  PrEP in the four GF-supported states and in other states where PEPFAR IPs will be operating, and support harm reduction program (specifically needles and syringes) in 12 states. Other focus areas include Health Systems Strengthening/Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and National level support activities.

Position Overview

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the (SPO SI) will ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels. Promote health system strengthening activities.

Description and Objectives:

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager SI, the SPO will provide strategic leadership in the design, development, and implementation of the M&E framework within the state or region of implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that data collection and reporting flow are strictly adhered to
• Troubleshoot data flow choke points and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper management of PMM data
• Distribution of Data Collection Tools to thematic areas
• Liaise with different thematic units to resolve data quality issues and take necessary corrective actions
• Participate in periodic external data quality assessments
• Ensure strict adherence to M&E SOPs.
• Supervise the daily activities of Data entry clerks & documentation clerks at the site
• Ensure timely, complete, and consistent reports come in from sites
• Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement at all supported sites
• Monitor the stock balance of DCTs at sites and ensure availability at all times; submission of DCT utilization reports.
• Participate in data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting, and use.
• Participate in health system-strengthening activities
• Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show site progress towards achieving set targets.
• Provide regular on site supervision and mentoring on monitoring and evaluation processes and tools
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at IHVN-supported sites
• Participate in all HMIS processes in the state
• Perform other duties as assigned by his/her Head of Unit, Strategic Information

Core Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to analyze trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven recommendations.

Education and Experience:
Academic training:

• A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, natural and social sciences, statistics and epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation roles.
• Experience in roles with progressively increasing responsibilities, demonstrating a track record of success and growth in the field.
• Direct experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects or programs, focusing on measurable outcomes and impact.
• Proven experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Familiarity with statistical tools and software is often required.
• Experience in managing or leading a team, providing guidance and mentorship and ensuring the effective coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Understanding of project management principles, with the ability to coordinate M&E activities within project timelines.

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2024.