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 fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate Director - Strategic Information
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The job holder will provide leadership for the SI department and shall be accountable for all the QA/QI activities, monitoring and evaluation, learning and documentation of projects activities, results and program quality.
Job Tasks
- Manage the SI department; defining strategies, goals, objectives and work plan, and monitoring their implementation.
- Take overall responsibility for all SI unit functions across all projects
- Take lead in the development, implementation and reporting formats for PEPFAR and GF indicators and targets in collaboration with the State Teams.
- Establish system for flow of information from service delivery points to the central database and ensure timely technical support to all implementing health facilities.
- Review, validate, share and present regular M&E reports, to be used by various stakeholders (CDC, GON, APIN management and Program Staff etc.)
- Provide adequate data for PEPFAR, NASCP and NACA reporting; and provides inputs into other national and international reporting systems
- Take a leadership role in all QA/QI processes
- Build the capacity of SI staff in the design and implementation of a coordinated and effective monitoring and evaluation system.
- Supervise and support the data management, analysis and quality management-related initiative undertaken by M&E staff
- Analyze M&E data on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and flag action areas to the project management.
- Link and analyze resource inputs, outputs and outcomes and report on project effectiveness and efficiency.
- Work with relevant units to document and publish best practices.
- Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Coordinate writing of reports and take responsibility for compilation of joint project report to the donor and partners.
Qualifications and Experience
- A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent), a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) and a minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience with at least 8 years progressive supporting the implementation of Quality Improvement, M&E systems, and planning and executing of HIV/AIDS Programs
Application Closing Date
19th August, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should write to:
[email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for the position.
Note
- 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 applicant’s full name.
- The subject of the mail should be the job position and location being applied for, e.g. Associate Director - Strategic Information (Abuja).
- Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.