Program Assistant, (PA SI) TIFA, TB-LON 3 at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Department: Prevention, Care, and Treatment
Reports to: Director of Strategic Information, DSI), TB-LON 3 Project

Background

• The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities, and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:
  • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
  • Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment, and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
  • TB disease transmission and progression reduced
  • TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.
• The TB-LON 3 Award is implemented by a consortium with the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, the Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient, and other Implementing Entities. USAID recently approved a grant to scale up Contact Investigation activities in 4 States.

Job Summary

• He/she will support the implementation of Contact Investigation (CI) Strategic Information activities in the 4 states 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 for Contact Investigation (CI) activities.
• Promote health system strengthening activities at all levels.
• Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure completeness, correctness, and consistency of Contact Investigation (CI) 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 to document project Contact Investigation (CI) activities;
• Ensure compliance of Contact Tracers to reporting timelines and reporting lines;
• Ensure the availability and utilization of standardized Contact Investigation (CI) monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement;
• Monitor Contact Investigation (CI) data processes from the collection, collation, analysis, reporting, and use.
• Participate in site monitoring, supervision, and mentoring; Data Quality Assessment (DQA);
• Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show Contact Investigation (CI) activities progress towards achieving set targets;
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities and generate reports;
• Managing a database of index patients’ information data and index contacts list for the 4 states;
• Perform other duties as assigned by IHVN Management.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 a 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 is 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.
• Flexibility, willingness to travel, and work weekends.
• A good understanding of the USAID strategic information system.