Associate Director, System & Quality Improvement at the Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization established to promote better health outcomes for all Nigerians through creation of strong and sustainable health systems. The organization evolved from Columbia University’s International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) in 2011 and has continued to support family-focused, comprehensive high-quality, HIV/AIDS care and treatment activities in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Director, System & Quality Improvement

Code: SI-02
Location: Abuja
Unit: Strategic Information Management

Job Description

• The incumbent will lead a broader team to design, facilitate and support data collection and analysis systems including baseline, annual, and end line appraisals/Surveys, regular monitoring, feedback and reporting according to the data management plan and USG/GON.
• The job holder will conduct regular field visits to ensure all elements of the data system is being utilized effectively, assessing and identifying breakdowns and areas that require clarifications and improvements and produce analytical summaries: graphs, charts, tables, narratives and appealing visuals, as requested, to fulfill internal and external reporting requirement.
• S/he will follow-up with relevant stakeholders on agreed upon system corrections, adjustments and actions, informing and strategizing with the QA and multidisciplinary team, as necessary.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in relevant field with at least 7 years post qualification experience designing and managing M&E plans, tools, and activities for donor-funded programs.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in deployment of systems using best data quality tools and techniques.
• Knowledge management skills, including analysis, documentation and dissemination of results.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and SPSS and/or other data analysis software.
• Facilitation, training and mentoring skills.
• Familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and USAID/PEPFAR reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage high volume work flow with minimal supervision.
• Good managerial and strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and after hours when required.
• Positive, respectful attitude at work

Candidates are expected to possess:

• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to represent the organization to donors and partners
• Good experience of using Ms. Word, Excel or applicable software related to position
• Commitment to and understanding of organization’s vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and a suitability statement of not more than 200 words as a Microsoft Word attachment to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the JOB CODE and the applicant’s FULL NAME e.g.  MSS-02 - John Bull.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.