Program Officer - Surveillance & Data Management at Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer - Surveillance & Data Management

Location: Abuja

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

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.

Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and detailed CV in a Microsoft Word document to "the Assistant Director, Human Resources" via: careers@ihvnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.