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.
Position Overview
- The Program Officer, Surveillance / Data Management will provide technical support for the implementation of HIV/AIDS surveillance activities and surveys in IHVN-supported States. The Program Officer will collaborate with Stakeholders, including Federal/State Ministries of Health, funders, and relevant implementing partners to strengthen the national HIV/AIDS case-based surveillance, recency surveillance and mortality surveillance initiatives. The program officer will develop, manage, and maintain data visualization tools, including Power BI dashboards, for monitoring HIV/AIDS program performance. The Program Officer will provide support for epidemiological data collection, analysis, and use for monitoring the trends of HIV sentinel events among people living with HIV. The Program Officer will provide technical assistance to site and above-site level personnel to ensure surveillance data are used for improving the quality of patient management and public health response.
Required Competencies
- Performs HIV/AIDS surveillance data analyses and monitors surveillance data for change in epidemiological trends.
- Participates in planning and conducting outbreak and other epidemiologic investigations by assisting with the onsite review of facilities and procedures; interviewing patients, health care providers, and others involved; and assisting in collecting data from local agencies or other health entities.
- Participates in rapid/emergency response to suspected/confirmed outbreaks as needed.
- Assists in preparing reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews, and other information using behavioral science, demographic and epidemiologic analytic techniques, and evaluation.
- Perform data quality assurance activities; undertake periodic field supervision visits to assess and evaluate the implementation of surveillance activities, identify gaps and recommend corrective actions based on key performance indicators.
- Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor key HIV/AIDS program indicators (e.g., testing, treatment, adherence, and viral suppression).
- Implement data models and visualizations that track progress toward program targets, identify trends, and highlight potential areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with program teams to identify visualization needs and ensure dashboards align with program goals.
- Use advanced Excel functions (e.g., XLOOKUP, COUNTIFS, IF, AND, OR, PivotTables) for data validation, cleaning, and analysis.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all visualizations and reports.
- Extract and transform data from multiple sources (e.g., DHIS2, EMRs, and other databases) into formats suitable for visualization in Power BI and Excel.
- Maintain data pipelines and automate processes for regular data updates.
- Provide training to team members and stakeholders on Power BI and Excel functionalities to enhance their ability to utilize the dashboards effectively.
- Develop user guides and documentation to support dashboard usage and troubleshooting.
- Participates in writing grants and other funding proposals.
- Participate in capacity building initiatives for surveillance data use
Job Requirements
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Access, SPSS, R, or SAS).
- Experience with dashboard development and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Applied knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS surveillance initiatives in Nigeria
- Research methods, procedures, and techniques used in identifying and evaluating disease characteristics.
- Contemporary medical methods and practices used in the control of a variety of diseases.
- Principles and practices applicable to the surveillance and investigation of communicable diseases.
- Public health surveillance, computerized database management, data analysis, program evaluation, literature search, effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly
- Proficiency in the use of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word, Google doc and analytic software such as STATA, R and SPSS.
- Ability to write simple reports; to write technical and non-technical information material.
- Ability to follow oral or written instructions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with representatives of governmental agencies and other implementing partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity.
- Familiarity with national and international HIV surveillance standards and guidelines.
Educational qualifications and experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in public health research and data analysis, preferably in HIV/AIDS-related work. Experience with surveillance activities and epidemiologic investigations is an asset.
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