Technical Officers - Monitoring & Evaluation at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

Job Description

• The job holder will be a member of the State Team and will support program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and quality assurance (QA) systems.

Job Tasks

• Support the setting up of M&E and QA systems at new program sites in the state
• Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement
• Share program output data with the state team and the State Government through the state team Lead
• Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets in the State
• Work in collaboration with other members of the state team to follow up on Monitoring & 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 protocol
• Conduct periodic visits to program sites

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) or a Health-related Degree and a minimum of Five (5) years' relevant experience supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation. An MPH Degree will be an advantage.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation, and program management
• Knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment and care, including knowledge of current HIV guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring and evaluation
• Good analytical skills, knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods and packages
• Familiarity with USG/CDC HIV program reporting requirements
• Ability to organize and coordinate training program
• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Ability and readiness to travel at least 25% of work time