Program Officer, Program Monitoring and Reporting, Strategic Information at the 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.

IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

To support the Institute’s drive to detect and treat tuberculosis in the country, IHVN is sourcing for a suitably qualified dynamic candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer, Program Monitoring and Reporting, Strategic Information

Locations: Lagos and Oyo
Department: Prevention Care and Treatment
Reports to: Director of Technical Programs

Summary/Overview

• S/He will provide technical support and oversight for the implementation of Strategic Information activities to meet program targets.
• The Program Officer is to ensure data quality, adhere to best practices in data collection, collation, reporting and use in different levels.
• S/he will promote health system strengthening activities at all levels, and the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program.
• The Program Officer will also collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use of data.
• 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, Local Government Areas(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 reporting timelines.
• Participate in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
• Participate in developing matrices in line with indicator requirements
• Generate all program reports including adhoc reports, routine program reports and USAID quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.
• Archive all reports received from facilities/LGAs.
• Ensure reporting tools, standard monitoring and evaluation indicators are utilized for consistency in measurement.
• Participate in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and Monitoring &Evaluation
• Participate in health system strengthening activities.
• Generate regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving set targets.
• Put in place proper feedback mechanism is put for data quality of indicator reports.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at health facilities we support, 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 health facilities.
• Provide technical guidance on program indicators across all thematic units.
• Oversee data reporting on eTB Manager, GxAlert/Aspect softwares and TB notification app.
• Support use of data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• 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 three 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 USAID and Global Funds Strategic Information System is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• United States Government- funded monitoring and evaluation programs reporting framework for tuberculosis, including indicator definitions
• National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
• Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools and make 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 and Access.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme.
• Have a supportive attitude towards 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.

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2020.