New Tools Data Manager at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Department: Strategic Information
Type of Employment: Adhoc Program Assistant

Overview

• Providing technical support and oversight for the implementation of Strategic Information activities to meet program targets.
• Ensuring data quality, adhere to best practices in data collection, collation, reporting and use in different levels.
• Promoting health system strengthening activities at all levels, and the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program.
• Collaborating with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use of data.
• Ensuring completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports.
• Providing guidance to state and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
• Supporting the routine use of data for decision making at supported states, Local Government Areas (LGAs) and facilities through gap analyses and run charts.
• Participating in the development and periodic review of program reporting protocols.
• Ensuring compliance of facilities, LGAs and States to reporting timelines.
• Participating in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
• Participating in developing matrices in line with indicator requirements
• Generating all program reports including New Tools reports, routine program reports and USAID quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.
• Archiving all reports received from facilities/LGAs.
• Ensuring reporting tools, standard monitoring and evaluation indicators are utilized for consistency in measurement.
• Participating in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and Monitoring &Evaluation
• Participating in health system strengthening activities.
• Generating regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving set targets.
• Putting in place proper feedback mechanism for data quality of indicator reports.
• Participating in periodic data quality assessments at health facilities we support, generating reports and tracking implementation of recommendations from the exercise.
• Participating in facility assessment and activation activities and providing technical support as required.
• Strengthening national reporting lines at supported health facilities.
• Providing technical guidance on program indicators across all thematic units.
• Overseeing data reporting on Mobile X-ray, Truenat Connectivity Software and TPT Enrollment, Treatment monitoring apps.
• Supporting use of data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information.

Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience: 

• A University Degree in any of the following or related fields: Natural and Social sciences, Statistics, Public Health and Epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of two years working experience in relevant field.
• Experience in data collection, processing and use.
• Experience working with tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment and/or impact mitigation programs in the Nigerian context is desirable.
• Experience with the USAID and Global Funds Strategic Information System is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• United States Government- funded monitoring and evaluation programs.
• Reporting framework for tuberculosis, including indicator definitions.
• National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
• Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative 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 especially Excel and Access.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme.
• Have a supportive attitude towards 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.