Program Assistant, Strategic Information Public-Private Mix (PA SI, PPM), TB-LON 3 Project at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Department: Strategic Information
Reports to: Director of Strategic Information, TB-LON 3 Project

Overview

• 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-centred 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 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.

Job Summary

• The Program Assistant(PA) SI, PPM will support the implementation of Strategic Information activities in the organization to ensure program targets are met.
• H/She will implement and ensure data quality, best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels.
• H/She will ensure the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program and promote health system strengthening activities at all levels.
• H/She will be expected to collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of 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 in TB-LON3 National Electronic Tuberculosis Information Management Systems (NETIMS);
• Ensure compliance of facilities / LGA Tuberculosis Supervisors to reporting timelines and reporting lines;
• Ensure the availability and utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement;
• Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
• Participate in site monitoring, supervision and mentoring;
• Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show Facility, LGA, and State progress towards achieving set targets;
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities and generate reports;
• Maintain facility information data and facility list for the state;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information, TB-LON 3.

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 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 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, willing to travel and work weekends.
• A good understanding of the USAID strategic information system.