Program Officer, S.I TB LON 3 at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Job Summary

• S/He will support the implementation of Strategic Information activities in the organization to ensure program targets are met. 
• Implement and ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels.
• Ensure the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program.
• Promote health system strengthening activities at all levels. Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of data reported from the basic management unit to the next levels.
• Ensure complete and consistent reporting on all electronic platforms used in TB LON3 and the National Electronic Tuberculosis Information Management Systems (NETIMS).
• Assist in the maintenance and support of all electronic platforms used in TB LON3 National Electronic Tuberculosis Information Management Systems (NETIMS).
• Ensure compliance of facilities / LGA Tuberculosis Supervisors to reporting timelines and reporting lines.
• Ensure the availability and utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement.
• Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
• Participate in site monitoring, supervision and mentoring.
• Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show Facility, LGA, and State progress towards achieving set targets.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities and generate reports.
• Maintain facility information data and facility list for the state.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information TB LON 3.

Educational / Experience

• A University Degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural and Social Sciences, Statistics and Epidemiology.
• Minimum of 1 year working experience in relevant field.
• Experience in data collection, processing and use.
• Experience with Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs.
• Experience with the USAID Strategic Information system highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• Data management and analysis skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications.
• Team player and goal oriented.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria environment of the country.
• Have a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.
• A good understanding of the USAID Strategic Information System.