We are a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels. In line with the broadened scope of our work, the need for increased staff capacity around / specific areas have emerged. We therefore require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the position below:
Job Title: Strategic Information Associate
Location: Benue
Job Descriptions
- Incumbent will assist in providing technical support in the planning, implementation and review of strategic information activities at supported health facilities.
- Development and refinement of Strategic Information materials.
- Provide support in the development of a systematic procedure for monthly patient monitoring and program.
- Support routine data quality checks in all supported sites.
- Collect, collate and report all data tracked by the program.
- Support data clerk to verify and edit data to ensure compatibility with data entry system and procedural requirements.
- Mentor facility staff to ensure that the data entered into hospital database are accurate, consistent and according to prescribed format.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Ability:
- Degree in Medical Records, Statistics or any discipline in the Social Science.
- At least 2 years' working experience in the implementation and management of health strategic information systems (HIV/AIDS programming preferred).
- High-level computer skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi-Info windows.
- Basic data management and analysis skills.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records systems and deployment of database system for patient monitoring an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
General Requirement
- This position requires proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite, computer applications and internet/ Emails.
- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.
- Significant amounts of travel may be involved.
- Commitment to and understanding of organization's vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.
Remuneration and Terms of Employment
- The organisation offer competitive salary package for the position
- Appointment for this position will be subject to a probationary period; and local terms and conditions are applicable.
Application Closing Date
30th December, 2014
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachment to:
[email protected]