Program Officer, Program Monitoring and Reporting, Strategic Information at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Department: Prevention Care and Treatment
Reports to: Director of Technical Programs

Summary/Overview

• S/He will provide technical support and oversight for the implementation of Strategic Information activities to meet program targets.
• The Program Officer is to ensure data quality, adhere to best practices in data collection, collation, reporting and use in different levels. 
• S/he will promote health system strengthening activities at all levels, and the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program.
• The Program Officer will also collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use of data.
• Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports.
• Provide guidance to state and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
• Support the routine use of data for decision making at supported states, Local Government Areas(LGAs) and facilities through gap analyses and run charts.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of program reporting protocols.
• Ensure compliance of facilities, LGAs and States to reporting timelines.
• Participate in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
• Participate in developing matrices in line with indicator requirements
• Generate all program reports including adhoc reports, routine program reports and USAID quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.
• Archive all reports received from facilities/LGAs.
• Ensure reporting tools, standard monitoring and evaluation indicators are utilized for consistency in measurement.
• Participate in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and Monitoring &Evaluation
• Participate in health system strengthening activities.
• Generate regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving set targets.
• Put in place proper feedback mechanism is put for data quality of indicator reports.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at health facilities we support, generate reports and track implementation of recommendations from the exercise.
• Participate in facility assessment and activation activities and provide technical support as required.
• Strengthen national reporting lines at supported health facilities.
• Provide technical guidance on program indicators across all thematic units.
• Oversee data reporting on eTB Manager, GxAlert/Aspect softwares and TB notification app.
• Support use of data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Perform 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: Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural and Social sciences, Statistics, Public Health and Epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of three years 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 working with tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.
• Experience with the USAID and Global Funds Strategic Information System is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of 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, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools and make recommendations based on findings.
• 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.
• Flexibility, willing to travel and work during weekends.