Job Openings at FHI 360

Basic Functions

• The Database Manager will oversee the administration and management of FHI’s management information system for routine data. This involves overseeing adherence to the reporting cycle, developing and implementing data security and confidentiality policies, designing and developing database applications, developing and assisting in the analysis of data, providing technical documentation of data and quality assurance of data inputs and outputs, assisting with the presentation of data findings for projects, and providing technical support in the use of these data in research projects.
• S/he will also be responsible for the planning, development, maintenance and evaluation of FHI Nigeria’s Geographical Information System (GIS) to include the management of spatial databases. Other responsibilities include the design and creation of other products e.g. maps, digital data, reports and statistics.
• S/he prepares and maintains metadata documentation of GIS databases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a leadership role in ensuring timely and accurate data management and reporting.
• Produce regular high quality analysis products for the monitoring and evaluation areas assigned.
• Administer and maintain FHI’s databases for routine data, data quality and service quality assessments.
• Monitor and optimize database design, content, structure and other management issues.
• Perform backup and recovery of all databases. Manage database users.  Takes appropriate measures to ensure the security of the data.
• Provide technical assistance to FHI sites using the databases.
• Recommend hardware and software upgrades to the database server as needed.
• Coordinate data management issues (e.g., deletion of records, query management, Internet reports) within the data users group.
• Develop and ensure adherence to policies to ensure the security and confidentiality of FHI’s identifiable health data. Monitor staff compliance with confidentiality policies to assure that security standards are met.
• Design and develop database applications in response to FHI’s information needs, using MS Excel, Access, VB and SQL.  Install developed applications, write application manuals, and train users.  
• Assure the quality of data feeds and processing of downloads from zonal offices and into donor reports.
• Develop standardized programming, data quality checks, and data documentation procedures relevant to the HIV and AIDS data systems.
• Responsible for archiving research-related data and programs.
• Determine and refine FHI Nigeria’s GIS requirements.
• Design systems to automate and create special maps from GIS and health datasets.
• Create and maintain structures necessary for GIS data storage.
• Design tools necessary for loading / transferring GIS data from one system to another.
• Use tools to combine GIS datasets and create new information, investigate patterns and analyze spatial data.
• Write standard metadata for GIS data resources.
• Develop web based and mobile GIS applications, customize desktop GIS software to facilitate end user training and ease of use; train users and provide support for desktop applications.
• Work on special GIS projects as assigned; develop custom data, statistics, reports, presentations and other products in a team environment.
• Ensure that GIS is being used as an effective tool for decision making
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 7 – 9 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 5 – 7 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• MS SQL Server Administration, District Health Information System (DHIS) Windows NT and Office Administration and Management, Relational database design and analysis, SQL and MS Access/Excel programming skills.
• Good knowledge of programming principles and languages.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete assigned tasks, train and facilitate learning and professional development among colleagues.
• Familiarity with client/server or multi-platform application development.
• Solid understanding of basic assumptions of clinical and public health industry practices for data acquisition and quality assurance.
• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel on hardware and software needs.
• Advanced knowledge of relational database concepts and skills utilized in creating and maintaining relational databases and linking them with GIS.
• Knowledge and expertise in using GIS software such as ArcGIS 9.x equivalent at a moderate level of complexity.
• Knowledge of geographic information system concepts and management.
• Ability to perform spatial analysis of moderate difficulty and present results in a clear and comprehensible way, either orally or as written reports.
• Ability to perform rectification, transformation and classification processes on raster data. The use of raster based application such as ERDAS and ILWIS is an added advantage.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Pension plan.

Other Benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.

Project Summary

• Alive & Thrive is an initiative to save lives, prevent illness, and ensure healthy growth and development through improved breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. In its first five years (2009 to 2014), A&T demonstrated that innovative approaches to improving feeding practices could be delivered with impact and at scale in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Viet Nam. Alive & Thrive continues its work there and is supporting others to scale up nutrition by applying and adapting tested, proven approaches and tools in Burkina Faso, India, Southeast Asia, and Nigeria. Alive & Thrive is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the governments of Canada and Ireland.

Position Summary:

• The A&T Nigeria IYCF M&E Advisor will work as part of an A&T Nigeria senior technical leadership team led by the A&T Nigeria Project Director. This specialist is responsible for providing overall technical and program leadership in the design, implementation and oversight of A&T Nigeria’s M&E portfolio.
• This portfolio will be focused on the design, implementation, and monitoring of the A&T program components and its partners’ implementation of these. The program components include: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and the strategic collection and use of data.
• The position is also responsible for providing IYCF M&E technical and program input through coordination, collaboration, and participation at high level discussions with partners (and through technical assistance and training as requested) in line with the Government of Nigeria’s National Strategic Plan of Action for Nutrition (2014-2019), specifically the FMOH; international donors; private/commercial and NGO agencies and projects; other partners and stakeholders at the federal level and in Lagos and Kaduna states to help in the design and implementation of M&E activities towards tracking and reporting on the improvement of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. The position will also provide this support to the A&T Nigeria senior technical leadership team’s work to integrate IYCF messages, materials, tools, and indicators within these entities and their programs.
• The M&E Advisor will also develop and implement an integrated M&E system for A&T to track the inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes of each of A&T Nigeria’s core activities, whether directly carried out by A&T or by its international and local subcontractors and partners. In this regard, the Advisor will also oversee quality control and timely production of required project data, tools, materials and products relevant to M&E, including any operational research and baseline/end line surveys.
• This position will communicate, connect, and coordinate with other A&T HQ and A&T Nigeria office technical staff, subcontractors, partners, government and NGO stakeholders, and international donors to ensure successful design and implementation of the M&E portfolio of activities expected.  
• This position will provide highest level strategic technical and program M&E leadership and quality assurance in Nigeria and will take a lead role in disseminating lessons learned from M&E at national and regional forums.

Program Summary:

• The Nigeria A&T IYCF social and behavior change program focuses on improving rates of early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary feeding, and minimum dietary diversity for infants over 6 months old. A&T will work across the public, commercial/private, and NGO sectors to improve IYCF through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.  
• At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public, private/commercial, and NGO sector partners (Scaling Up Nutrition and other national IYCF initiatives) to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key IYCF policies (Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; work place support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  
• A&T will also work in two states—Lagos (metropolitan) and Kaduna (urban and rural)—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on IYCF practices.
• Specifically, in metropolitan Lagos, the Nigeria program (as an example only) might work with the State Primary Health Care Board, proprietary and patent medicine vendors, licensed traditional birth attendants, major public and private maternity centers, social franchise-oriented private organizations, faith- and community-based organizations, and related on-going USAID (SPRING) and UNICEF projects to improve advocacy; interpersonal behavior change communication (counseling), and mobilization efforts to reach pregnant women and new mothers; and use mass communication (through broadcast, Nollywood, mobile phone, and signage) to further extend the reach of IYCF messages, provide follow-up counseling, and improve the social norm around IYCF practices.
• In rural and urban Kaduna, the Nigeria program (as an example only) might work with the State Ministry of Health, the Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria, the Market Women Association, and related health initiatives by USAID (SPRING), Clinton Health Access Initiative, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Primary Health Care initiative to improve advocacy, interpersonal behavior change communication and mobilization; and use mass communication (through broadcast, Kallywood, and mobile phones) to improve the social norm for IYCF among stakeholders and health care providers.
• At both the national level and in the two states, while the emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector to improve IYCF practices, the involvement and resources from the private and commercial sectors will be pursued to advance IYCF policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through private and commercial facilities to households and communities. Formative research will be conducted to further understand target populations and audiences (stakeholders, providers, beneficiaries), and monitoring systems will be established to ensure that program inputs, outputs, and outcomes are tracked and fed back into improving the program.

Essential Job Functions   
General roles/responsibilities:

• Serve as the overall M&E technical and program advisor to GON, international donors, and NGOs
• Participate in various national working groups and task forces related to the National Strategic Plan of Action for Nutrition
• Facilitate the use of data to develop and implement IYCF and IYCF-sensitive BCC programs at the federal level and in Lagos and Kaduna states as needed and possible.
• Support the A&T Nigeria Senior Leadership Team to integrate IYCF into public, private/commercial, and NGO sectors, organizations, and programs at the federal level and in metropolitan Lagos and rural and urban Kaduna   
• Provide capacity building (TA and training) as needed in strategic collection and use of IYCF data.
• Provide in-service input to improve the quality of M&E to track the inputs, processes, outputs, and outcomes of the supervisor-health care worker-community volunteer connection to the community and households.
• Develop/refine M&E plans for A&T Nigeria – comprehensive interventions, including suggesting possible indicators and proposing M&E strategies to collect data for chosen indicators based on the clearly outlined plan of action and developed project log-frame.
• Provide technical assistance on the design and implementation of qualitative studies and quantitative surveys for IYCF, including sampling strategies, survey instruments, survey implementation, data analysis, report writing, and dissemination of results. This may include household surveys, trials for improved practices (TIPS), sentinel surveillance, lot quality assurance sampling, focus group discussions, in-depth interviews.
• Provide technical assistance to IYCF partners & sub-grantees to develop M&E plans, including suggesting indicators and proposing data collection strategies, activities, analysis and reporting formats.
• Design, conduct and/or actively participate in designing & conducting short, focused evaluation exercises, operational research at designated sites, with topics determined in cooperation with public, private/commercial, and NGO sectors at national and/or state level; and A&T country office and/or HQ staff, to shed light on operational issues concerning implementation of IYCF programs. Share data and lessons learned from these exercises with local, national, and regional partners to continue to build the knowledge base of IYCF.
• Help interpret and disseminate data on IYCF and ensure that state and national results are reported to clients and partners.
• Keep abreast of international developments concerning M&E strategies for IYCF programs and share state-of-the-art information, tools, and approaches with A&T Nigeria and partners

Specific roles/responsibilities include:

• Provide technical assistance, coordination, and implementation support to the FMOH as requested, to include mapping of current IYCF M&E interventions and developing subsequent actions to fill in gaps or strengthen on-going activities.
• Provide technical assistance and training to Lagos and Kaduna state stakeholders on the strategic collection and use of data to track inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes. This will include overseeing overall baseline work and the set-up of M&E frameworks that will track input, process, output, and impact of at-scale state advocacy, IPC and community mobilization, and mass communications activities.

Other roles/responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of A&T annual work plans, budgets (especially the M&E component) and project reports, and ensure timely reporting and responses to requests for information to HQ
• Actively participate in, contribute to, and in some cases conduct or facilitate major A&T program development and implementation activities (strategic planning, program presentations, advocacy and policy meetings, workshops), as appropriate
• Work closely with A&T Nigeria Project Director to leverage other international donor and private sector resources to complement and extend project reach
• Present/disseminate program results, based on program experience, M&E and evaluation data to GON platforms, projects and partners, and other professional colleagues and organizations, both in country and internationally
• Other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

Required Skills And Qualifications
Education:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Demography, Statistics, or related field, with emphasis on quantitative analysis. PhD preferred.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in Nigeria (similar global experience may be acceptable) required with at least 3 years in a senior technical leadership role providing technical input to a large scale nutrition or public health/development project.
• Experience leading M&E for international, donor-funded projects. Recent senior technical and program work experience (3-5 years in the last 10 years) in Nigeria (similar setting may be acceptable).
• Extensive public health/nutrition field experience in designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on various types of service delivery platforms (i.e. interpersonal communication, community mobilization and mass communication)
• Experience in analysis and interpretation of quantitative data, including experience drafting reports based on quantitative data

Special Requirements:

• This job will require a criminal background check

Skills:

• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities while communicating, connecting, and collaborating with HQ and field office staff, subcontractors, and a broad coalition of government, NGO, and international project partners
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing, editorial, and communication skills, including strong presentation skills to report results to major donors
• Competency in survey design and implementation and experience in data analysis using Stata, SAS, EpiInfo, or SPSS
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in Hausa, Yoruba also strongly preferred.

Additional Information:   

• Equipment to be used:  Computers, fax machine, telephones, calculators, and/or similar devices
• Typical physical demands:  Works in a typical office setting
• Working conditions including Travel and Overtime:  Travel from Abuja to and from Lagos and Kaduna 50% time.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Pension plan.

Other Benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.

Basic Function

• The Senior Technical Officer, Health Informatics under the supervision of the Associate Director Monitoring and Evaluation will assist the development, implementation, supervision and data use of all FHI’s electronic information systems at facility, zonal and country office levels.
• S/he will ensure that all electronic information systems meet intended reporting and data output requirements for donors and GoN.
• S/he will provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of a systematic data analysis process of data outputs from the electronic information systems, carrying out advanced statistical analysis and preparing scientific papers for publication in relevant peer reviewed journals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the design and content development for electronic information systems (LAMIS, NOMIS, KidMAP, Referral Database, PDA applications and any other FHI software or database tools) used for M & E. This function will include assisting the software programming team in developing actual logic statements for the coding of M & E indicators and software business rules where necessary and checking that all software development is done according to already established standards and procedures.
• Ensure that the software and database tools developed meet the intended reporting and data output requirements for both internal use and donors/GoN.
• Provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of a systematic data analysis process of data outputs from the electronic information systems.
• Enhance FHI’s Research and Public Health Evaluation activities in Nigeria, with an emphasis on generating new knowledge using existing program data captured in the electronic information systems by conducting advanced data analysis to further research, surveillance and public health evaluation goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and supervise the deployment of the electronic information systems to new sites.
• Participate in the development and/or adaptation, monitoring of use and modification of M&E tools, Standard Operating Procedures, and Data flow processes and procedures.
• Conduct assessments of health informatics environments, synthesize pertinent information, identify implications for planning and development, and provide recommendations to FHI management.
• Oversee and perform routine monitoring visit to project sites operating electronic information systems.
• On a monthly basis, analyze site specific and state-level data and provide reports to national office and local partners.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to donor guidelines.
• Represent FHI and make presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to Monitoring and Evaluation research.
• Remain informed of current issues regarding monitoring and evaluation of programs in the HIV/AIDS/STI fields by review of current literature; is alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Management or Medicine (strong background in epidemiology, biostatistics or M & E) with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• MPH/MA/MS or similar degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Management (strong background in epidemiology, biostatistics or M & E) or similar degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Experience working at the national level on health programs with knowledge and experience with data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and other health programming in developing countries.
• In-depth understanding of FHI’s research and pubic health programs and link activities/opportunities in Nigeria to ongoing research and public health evaluation activities in FHI.
• Sound knowledge  of M & E, research and surveillance issues
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Pension plan.

Other Benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.