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  • Posted: Oct 25, 2013
    Deadline: Nov 4, 2013
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    FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.
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    Associate Director, Monitoring and Evaluation (State support)

    Basic Function:

    • The Associate Director monitoring and Evaluation (State Support) provides leadership support to the Director M&E in all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for FHI Nigeria and most especially in implement high-level Mentorship and Supportive supervision to the State Offices M&E Teams so that SIDHAS Objective of transitioning established M&E system to GoN is achieved. S/he supports the Director M&E in overall management and provision of technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance in M&E, including to the Government of Nigeria (GON) and United States Government (USG) upon request. S/he collaborates closely with other major Stakeholders in the implementation and improvement of the National M&E effort in Nigeria.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    • Support the Director in managing the FHI M&E department, defining strategies, goals, objectives and work plan, and monitoring their implementation.
    • Manage the portfolio responsible for database management and software development to maintain high standards of performance in all M&E activities.
    • Facilitate deployment and use of electronic medical records system at FHI-supported sites.
    • Take a leadership role in all QA/QI processes within FHI Nigeria and among FHI’s Implementing Agencies.
    • Strengthen the capacity of the FHI M&E Team, and of FHI technical staff in general; stays alert of the latest best practices in M&E to ensure up-to-date service delivery by the FHI M&E Team.
    • Foster FHI’s relationships with key counterparts at National level, especially from the National Action Committee on AIDS and of the National AIDS and STI Control Program, to facilitate synergies and guarantee harmony between FHI and GON M&E activities.
    • Upon request, provide general technical assistance in M&E to the M&E GON and USG Counterparts as well as to other key stakeholders; in particular, assist the GON and USG in data management, analysis and quality management of related work.
    • Supervise and support the data management, analysis and quality management-related initiative undertaken by M&E officers at the country office. In particular provide guidance in the development and/or adaptation of M&E tools, in the monitoring of their day-to-day use, and in their modification.
    • Provide sound technical leadership in the FHI Quality Management System (Standard Operating Procedures, Process Flowcharts, Forms), in the FHI data flow (processes and procedures for data flow, collecting forms), and for the design, update and use of the FHI databases.
    • Review, validate, share and present regular FHI M&E reports, to be used by various stakeholders (health workers in service delivery points, public health practitioners in GON or USG, technical officers and management in FHI
    • Develop concept papers and research papers to improve and or extend existing monitoring and evaluation activities.
    • Represent FHI at National and International events.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

    • Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
    • Sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics and quality assurance/quality improvement, and their specificities for developing countries.
    • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
    • Capacity to manage and build the capacity of a large team, within a multi-cultural environment.
    • Capacity to consistently provide technical inputs on HIV/AIDS in the FHI network to improve the quality of HIV/AIDS service delivery.
    • Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including provision of ART.
    • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
    • Ability to represent FHI/Nigeria to donors, government officials and the NGO community.
    • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
    • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
    • Proven ability in supervising staff.
    • Well-developed computer skills.
    • Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    • MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience working in Monitoring and Evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level.
    • MS/MA in demography, economics and an MPH or similar degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level Monitoring and Evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level.
    • Sound practical knowledge of statistics and the use of statistical software.
    • Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
    • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is required.
    • Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs is required.

    Method of Application

    For Assistant Technical Officer (Clinical Services) Click here to apply online

    For Associate Director, Monitoring & Evaluation (State Support) Click here to apply online

    For Accountant Click here to apply online

    For Assistant State Technical Officer (Laboratory Services) Click here to apply online

    For State Technical Officer (Clinical Services) Click here to apply online

    For Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation (Private Sector) Click here to apply online

    For Senior Technical Officer (Private Sector) Click here to apply online

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