HIV Strategic Information Advisors at Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is the umbrella organization for applied epidemiology training, programs in Africa. It oversees the Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FETP) in 16 countries of Africa. FETP is modeled after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). The main objective of AFENET through its FETP is to build and offer epidemiological services in the country for strengthening public health systems particularly disease surveillance and response, The program is partly funded by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). AFENET’s current focus is on interventions for the control of priority diseases in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: HIV Strategic Information Advisor

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to States / regional and site staff on HIV program indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
• Oversee the development and periodic review of program reporting protocol and target distribution to relevant organizations.
• Develop indicator matrices in line with indicator requirements.
• Oversee the development of Standard Operating Procedures for Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.
• Provide supervision of Electronic Medical Records implementation and report generation in supported facilities.
• Active participation and supervision of Quality Improvement activities.
• Review monthly program indicator and narrative reports and oversee the generation of program reports
• Ensure the preparation of adhoc reports as required and requested.
• Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement.
• Provide trainings and guidance on program indicators and Data Collection Tools at sites
• Participate in the development of Performance Implementation Plans, Monitoring &Evaluation operational plans, performance framework and Strategic Information (SI) workplan and budget.
• Participate in grant writing activities and responding to the SI requirements.
• Oversee the generation of regular gap analysis to show program/ regional progress towards achieving set targets.
• Participate in health system strengthening activities which include, but not limited to capacity building at the facility and state levels, advocacy to state officers and facility management.
• Provide strategic technical assistance to the government agencies and wider State response on theories, strategies and approaches for monitoring and evaluation at the national and sub-national level.
• Support improved availability and use of monitoring, evaluation and surveillance data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Represent the organization at meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HIV Advisor and the AFENET Resident Advisor.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• A university degree in medicine, pharmacy, statistics, epidemiology and computer science.
• An MPH or its equivalent.
• An experience/ graduate of the FELTP program will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years working experience in relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria programs or related health service programs; and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context.
• Adequate experience with the National/ State/PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation and management of health monitoring and evaluation systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written forms effectively to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications and a statistical package such as Epi info, SPSS, SAS or STATA
• Knowledge of and experience in health information management systems and database maintenance.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in health-related research and ethical requirements.
• Excellent (fluent) English written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria environment within the country.
• Have a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits with a team approach to program implementation and be able to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Ability to interact with and engage stakeholders at different levels.
• Flexible, willing to travel and work weekends

Salary
Competitive based on qualification and experience.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Candidates should submit their applications addressing the minimum requirements as per the advertisement and current curriculum vitae with details of their referees in a single file format. Any other documentation (e.g. publications, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position will be required if shortlisted.
• Candidates should indicate appropriate position in their application letter.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.