Vacancies: Program Advisor – Clinical Services (Private Sector), Program Advisor- Monitoring & Evaluation (Lagos & Ibadan)
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS. tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001, we have closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the following positions:
Position: Program Advisor – Clinical Services (Private Sector) (Jos)
Job Tasks
- Interface between the APIN Programme Office on the one hand and the APIN partner sites and HIV stakeholders in the state on the other
- Work towards complete coverage of the state by identifying areas of unmet need for HIV services and anchor scale up of HIV services to private facilities in the state
- Provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of high quality treatment, care and support programme and work towards target achievement at APIN supported private facilities
- Collaborate with other team members to support the development and implementation of site work plan, towards achieving high quality health care delivery and programme sustainability
- Work with the state office head to coordinate the implementation of all components related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS at supported private facilities
- Work with stakeholders to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB and Care & Support programme in private facilities in the state, using international best practices
- Work closely with team members to document best practices, share experience and make recommendations as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch.), and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programmes; experience in MNCH, RH, Malaria and TB programmes would be an advantage
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Good working knowledge of current national and WHO HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children
- Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of private health care facilities
- Ability to multitask, with knowledge of various programme areas
- Work with discretion and minimal supervision
- Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization
- Ability to provide mentorship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCWs in the private sector
- Knowledge of HCT, PMTCT and ART national M/E tools
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes and meetings
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
Position: Program Advisor- Monitoring & Evaluation (Lagos & Ibadan)
A member of the State Team, the job holder will work with the Program Officer – Monitoring & the implementation of monitoring & evaluation (M&E) and quality assurance (QA) systems, the Strategic Information (SI) Team.
Job Tasks
- Assist in setting up M&E and QA systems at the program sites in the state
- Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement
- Collate monthly reports and provide feedbacks on the consistency of data with program design in collaboration with the state team.
- Support the provision of program output data to the state team and relevant government agencies through the state Program Officers – Monitoring & Evaluation
- Participate in periodic and donor initiated Data Quality Audits (DQAs) at APIN supported health facilities and Civil Society Organizations
- Support the monitoring of the progress being made towards achieving program targets in the state
- Working collaboration with the State Team to follow up on monitoring & evaluation committees at the program sites to ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users
- Assist in the provision of technical support to strengthen the M&E systems at the state level
- Conduct periodic visits to program sites, travelling up to 25% of the time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Health or Social Science degree, with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience, including at least two (2) years supporting the implementation of M&E systems and conducting program evaluation
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Working knowledge of program monitoring & evaluation and program management
- Good analytical skills and good knowledge of statistical methods
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, including HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring & evaluation
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
- Report writing and oral/written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng/careers/ to register a profile and complete the online application form, ensuring that all information provided are true and correct. All applications must be submitted on or before 9th August, 2013. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel, as respective jobs may require.
