Job Openings at Chemonics International

Descriptions

• Chemonics International, a leading international organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks five Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Interns for the USAID funded Strategic HIV / AIDS Response Program (SHARP) Task Order One (TO 01) in Northwestern Nigeria. SHARP TO 01 will implement accelerated scale-up of interventions and cost-effective innovations to improve access to and quality of HIV / AIDS and TB service delivery, while strengthening the national health system in the Northwestern states of Kebbi, Kwara, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara.
• The program will support HIV testing services, HIV diagnosis and treatment, HIV care and support, laboratory services, and health systems strengthening. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Please note these positions will be based in Kebbi, Kwara, Niger, Sokoto or Zamfara states based upon the needs of the project. Placement will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure entry / daily update of new and existing patient information, including but not limited to that of enrolment, initiation, visit / drug pick-up, clinical encounters, drug administration, adherence, and side-effects, on the electronic medical records provided for use.
• Daily update of existing patient information, including but not limited to that of visit / drug pick-up, clinical encounters, drug administration, adherence, and side-effects, on the electronic medical records (EMR) provided for use.
• Review daily entries for completeness and correctness of data. Verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, making changes to data in electronic medical records.
• Conduct daily back-up of electronic medical records information on external hard drives provided & Create and maintain a daily log of patient unique ID for information entered on the EMR platform.
• Liaise with the medical record unit staff to retrieve and properly re-file patients’ file / folder during and after visits and work in collaboration with the medical records unit staff to ensure proper archiving of obsolete registers, as applicable.
• Ensure all source documents such as ART Registers, daily appointment registers, and patient attendance logs are always properly updated, as applicable. Support the review of monthly programmatic reports before submission to next level of reporting, including LACA focal persons and IP.
• Generate automated weekly reports from the EMR database for clinical decision making.
• Report any hardware / software malfunction within 3hours of notice to supervising SHARP TO1 State Lead.
• Ensure safety of EMR hardware / software at designated fireproof safe / cabinets at the medical records unit.
• Work with SHARP TO 01 State Lead to generate XML reports weekly for submission to the National Data Repository (NDR).
• Conduct electronic data standards checks (eDSC) monthly and maintain logs on-site.
• Participate in the conduct of internal DSC and maintain logs on-site, as applicable.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning or state-based and central program leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Statistics or other relevant field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, software development and hardware repairs.
• Must be able to provide proof of completion of a one-year youth service through National Youth Service Corps.
• Previous experience in LAMIS development and deployment preferred.
• Familiarity with PEPFAR / USAID key performance indicators is a plus.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required.

Working Hours & Remuneraton

• Please note interns may work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Each intern will be provided a monthly stipend to cover meals and transportation through the duration of the assignment. Interns will not be offered any additional benefits or allowances.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ Equal Employment Opportunity Self-Identification Form and submit it separately to: EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Nigeria SHARP recruit" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.”

Important Information & Notice

• This position is open to applicants who are cooperating country nationals (CCNs) and eligible to work in the country of Nigeria. CCN is defined as a cooperating country citizen or a non-cooperating country citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the cooperating country.
• Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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Job Description / Scope Of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Logistics Advisor, Technical Assistance, Family Planning to SAII Associates Ltd / Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s Family Planning (FP) and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain.
• GHSC-PSM has been tasked by USAID to improve access to FP commodities in three State: Bauchi, Kebbi and Sokoto. GHSC-PSM will be coordinating its work with other USAID implementing partners tasked with other aspects of health systems strengthening in the three States. GHSC-PSM will also align its activities with the SMOH and work closely with the State Health authorities in support of strong supply system for FP commodities.
• The Logistics Advisor, Technical Assistance, Family Planning will be expected to work with the State, Integrated Health Project (IHP) office, Breakthrough Action (BA) and other key partners to coordinate and support the Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) of FP commodities in these priority States.

Responsibilities
Specifically, the Logistics Advisor, Technical Assistance, Family Planning will conduct the following:

• Strategically collaborate with IHP and Breakthrough Action to ensure cooperative and integrated approach to improving FP services in respective States
• Provide technical support and advocate for strategic planning, governance, financing & PSM coordination
• Advocate for the provision of high quality FP commodities and good FP commodity logistics management practices with both government counterparts and implementing partners.
• In collaboration with the GoN Stakeholders, Implementing Partners, etc. in identifying and providing technical support for institutional and individual capacity building at the State level
• Facilitate the improvement of coordination role through technical working group, partners forum, quantification sub-committee and other core PSM activities
• Lead the implementation of targeted State-led interventions within focal States
• In collaboration with the State LMCU, carry out capacity development on specific supply chain interventions with measurable outcome as fall-outs of assessments
• Lead the system strengthening activities of logistics and supply chain management for the FP programs, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners at the State level in priority States
• Provide technical assistance for annual national and State-specific quantifications (forecasting and supply planning) of FP commodities, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and USAID partners
• Provide technical assistance for quality and timely FP data collection, analysis, reporting and feedback to facilitate data visibility and accountability in priority States
• Facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate logistics officers in implementing the FP-Contraceptive logistics management system in supported States
• Provide technical support for the development of tools or in developing or revising standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other policy documents for FP program management at the State level
• In collaboration with GHSC-PSM office in Abuja, support the data quality assessments and other routine or designated field assignment
• Provide technical assistance for the conduct of supportive supervision at the health facilities, in partnership with other USAID partners, state LMCU and State FP program supply chain operators
• Provide technical assistance for performance management of routine monitoring of routine SCM performance
• Write routine monthly, quarterly and annual reports for submission to relevant program stakeholders
• Contribute to the identification of best practices and success stories for GHSC-PSM circulation
• Work with designated consultants or short-term technical assistance providers to carry out requisite activities and facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate local staff
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications
Applicants for this position should possess the following:

• First degree in Pharmacy, Public and / or community Health, or Medical or Social Sciences field.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in Reproductive Health / Family Planning and / or other public health program logistics with extensive field experience in Northern Nigeria
• Good understanding of the Nigeria Health sector especially in the areas of FP as a developmental issue and attendant socio-economic implications
• Experience in Logistics management and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Hausa language skills.
• Experience successfully working with multiple stakeholders at the State level of the public and private sectors to ensure timely project delivery
• Dynamic personality with initiative, flexibility, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have organizational and strong computer skills
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Willingness to be based in Bauchi, Sokoto or Kebbi
• Willingness to travel up to 40% within State