The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as an affiliate of the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore in the United States of America. It has grown to become a leading local non-governmental organization addressing the HIV/AIDS crises in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS but has now expanded its services to other infectious and non-infectious diseases including, cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases. IHVN is structured to develop and maintain linkages with local and international organizations in collaborative ways that support the Government of Nigeria's health sector strategic plans. IHVN key technical and funding partners are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The Institute, which as of March 2006 was supporting seven treatment sites in five states in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory, now offers ARV services in 290 facilities, PMTCT services in 623 facilities, tuberculosis services in 170 facilities and HIV Counseling and Testing Services in 612 facilities under its ACTIONPlusUp project. Also, through funding from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, MDR-TB, 13 treatment centers offer treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and 1830 facilities, malaria services. All these facilities and treatment centers comprise of primary, secondary and tertiary health centers in twenty two states. Eleven of the hospitals it supports are University Teaching Hospitals. IHVN, which has expanded activities to meet the growing public health challenges in Nigeria, has grown into an organization of about 398 staff members, from initial staff strength of ten.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
- 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, 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 report timelines.
- Participate in development of SOPs for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
- Participate in developing indicator matrices in line with indicator requirements.
- Participate in the generation of routine program reports Quarterly, Semi-annual and Annual progress reports.
- Ensure all reports received from facilities/LGAs are archived.
- Prepare reports as required and requested.
- Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and recording & reporting tools for consistency in measurement.
- Participate in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and M&E plans.
- Participate in health system strengthening activities.
- Generate regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving targets.
- Ensure a proper feedback mechanism is put in place to ensure data quality of indicator reports.
- Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities, 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 facilities.
- Provide technical guidance on program indicators across all thematic units.
- Oversee data reporting on TB notification app.
- S/he will also support improved availability and use of monitoring, evaluation and surveillance data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the SI Manager and Director of Strategic Information.
Minimum Requirements
- 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 3 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 US Government (USG) and Global Funds Strategic Information system highly desirable.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
- Knowledge of USG funded monitoring and evaluation programs
- Knowledge of the reporting framework for Tuberculosis including indicator definitions
- Knowledge of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
- Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics tools, SPSS, ODK/Kobo Collect and/or Business Intelligence tools, making 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, Word and PowerPoint.
- Team players with ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme and other relevant stakeholders.
- 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 during weekends.
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