Technical Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation-CQI & PHE at FHI 360

Job Description

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner.
• The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Actively involved in all QA/QI processes within FHI360 Nigeria and among FHI360’s Implementing partners especially in terms of data collection and verification.
• Provide technical guidance to state-level Quality Management Officers and M&E Officers on program/project on Quality Management issues.
• Assist GON, Partners and the IPs in the strengthening/creation/implementation/update of quality tools and mechanisms (“quality management system”) to ensure continuous high quality.
• Ensure that the CQI processes are initiated and executed in all entities under the SIDHAS project
• Provide support on Nigerian Quality and SIMS initiatives
• Facilitate operational research (advocating, capacity building, documentation and dissemination of success stories, monitoring) the use of references (guidelines, norms, standard operating procedures) by the IPs.
• Actively involved in developing and strengthening FHI360’s research agenda and portfolio within the Nigerian health system
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, focusing on quality of services, and participate in project assessments and evaluations.
• Participate in the development of national studies in which FHI360 is involved, particularly with respect to ensuring the integration and implementation of continuous quality management systems. Represent SIDHAS-FHI360 and makes presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to Monitoring and Evaluation research and Quality Management.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure implementation of high quality research, surveillance and public health evaluation activities in Nigeria.
• Conduct advanced data analysis to further research, surveillance and public health evaluation goals and objectives.
• Have an in-depth understanding of FHI360’s research and public health programs and link activities/opportunities in Nigeria to ongoing research and public health evaluation activities in FHI360.
• Understand and contribute to FHI360’s research and public health evaluation portfolio across a range of technical areas, including HIV/AIDS, FP/RH, TB, Malaria and other topics, as appropriate.
• Participate in quality research and public health evaluation projects conducted in Nigeria.
• Keep abreast of scientific literature in relevant fields
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders in the design of projects, protocols, manuals and data collection forms.
• Develop concept papers and research papers to improve and or extend existing monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in public health/research.
• Or MPH, or MS/MA in relevant degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience with at least 3 years progressive experience in public health/research.
• Proven track record of writing and publishing, especially at scientific conferences and in scientific journals and of conducting research and large scale evaluation project.
• Knowledge of techniques, principles, methods and data analysis related to epidemiology and treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and other diseases of public health importance.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Considerable knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Thorough knowledge of epidemiological data management tools such as SPSS or EPI INFO, and relevant computer software skills.
• Considerable knowledge and expertise in public health, family planning, HIV, TB and other reproductive health (RH) issues.
• Working knowledge of scientific literature related to reproductive health, HIV prevention and treatment, and other infectious diseases.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding RH and HIV programs and research.
• Ability to evaluate relevance of data or information, as well as work with staff to resolve differences in interpretation of information.
• Solid understanding of research methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically as part of a team or independently to advance the interest of research and public health in Nigeria.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, with minimal supervision and under pressure of tight deadlines.
• Sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics and quality assurance/quality improvement, and their specificities for developing countries