AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001 we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches.
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the following position:
Job Title: Technical Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation
Location: Ibadan and Jos
Job Description
The Officer will be a member of the state team will be responsible for supporting the implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and quality assurance (QA) systems.
Job Responsibilities
Assist in setting up M&E and QA systems at the program sites in the state.
- Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for programme improvement
- Collate monthly reports and provide feedbacks on the consistency of data with program design in collaboration with the state team
- Share program output data with the state team and state governments through the Heads of the state offices.
- Facilitate periodic and donor initiated Data Quality Audits at APIN supported health facilities and Civil Society Organizations
- Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets in the respective states
- Work in collaboration with the state team to follow up on monitoring and evaluation committees at the program sites to ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users
- Provide technical support to site quality improvement committees to set up and implement internal quality management in collaboration with the state team
- Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen M&E and QA systems at the state level.
- Contribute to the development and review of appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs
- Contribute to the periodic review of the organization’s quality improvement protocol in line with national
- Conduct periodic visits to program sites and will be required to travel 25% of the time.
Qualifications and Experience
An MBBS degree and a minimum of seven years’ experience, including at least four (4) years supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation; an MPH will be an advantage.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation, and programme management
- Good analytical skills, knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, including knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring and evaluation
- Ability to organize and coordinate training program
- Report writing and oral/written communication skills
Application Closing Date:
5th September, 2014
Mode of Application
Qualified applicants should write to:
[email protected] stating their skills, knowledge and experience that make them suitable and addressing the person specification highlighted for the position. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as the applicant’s full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. All applications must be received on or before September 5, 2014. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing etc.) is essential for the job position