Vacancies: Program Advisor – Monitoring & Evaluation (Private Sector) (Jos), Advisor – Pharmacy Logistics & SCM
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 – Monitoring & Evaluation (Private Sector) (Jos)
The job holder will be a member of the Private Sector Team and will assist the Program Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation to support the implementation of monitoring & evaluation (M&E) in all private sector engagement.
Job Tasks
- Assist in setting up M&E systems in the APIN program office and private health facilities
- Provide technical assistance to supported private health facilities in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement
- Collate monthly reports and provide feed-backs on the consistency of data with program design in collaboration with the Private Sector and 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 private health facilities, which are directly engaged by the supported organizations.
- Support the monitoring of progress made in program implemented with the private sector, towards achieving targets in the respective states.
- Work in collaboration with other members of the State Team to ensure that the supported organizations hold regular data review meetings to promote data utilization
- Assist in the provision of technical support to strengthen the M&E systems of the supported private sector organization
- Conduct periodic visits to programme sites
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A health related degree with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience, including at least two (2) years supporting the implementation of M&E systems and executing program evaluation; a degree in Pharmacy is an added advantage
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Working knowledge of program monitoring & evaluation and program management
- Good analytical skills and knowledge of statistical methods
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, including knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring & evaluation
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
- Report writing and oral/written communication skills
- Experience working with private health institutions
- Excellent interpersonal skill
Program Advisor – Pharmacy Logistics & SCM (Lagos, Ibadan & Jos)
Also a member of the State and Pharmacy & Supply Chain Management (SCM) Team, and the job holder will coordinate and oversee all Clinical Pharmacy activities of the program in collaboration with the office supporting the management of the general logistics of HIV/AIDS pharmaceutical and other related commodities, as well as support the in-country supply chain system as may be necessary.
Job Tasks
- Collate all records of shipments to sites, while preparing monthly reports as at when due
- Track usage of drugs and commodities at the program sites
- Assist the Program Specialist – Logistics & SCM in the delivery of goods into, and movement out of, the warehouse
- Work in conjunction with the Program Specialist – Logistics & SCM and the Program Associate – Inventory Management to ensure that all packages delivered by the distribution partners are accounted for and are in good condition before taking possession
- Make necessary input into the monthly allocation of stock to the program sites
- Participate in quarterly stock review of drugs and other consumables in the Store
- Provide clinical oversight at the facility levels including identifying, preventing, and/or resolving drug-related problems, as well as delivering training to and promoting continuing education of relevant site personnel on Clinical Pharmacy in collaboration with other members of the Slate Team
- Review the Pharmacy on monthly basis to ensure the use of appropriate antiretroviral therapy and liaise with the Associate Director – Pharmacy & SCM, site pharmacists and physicians (where necessary) to resolve discrepancies
- Track and maintain records of approvals and clinical follow up of patients requiring restricted drugs
- Identify on-going Clinical Pharmacy training needs for program office and situ healthcare staff
- Liaise with the sites on clinical drug-related issues, providing information and responding to enquiries there from
- Keep abreast with latest advancements and current practices in antiretroviral pharmacology and related topics/issues in the management of HIV, through continuous reading and understanding of conference abstracts/summaries and journal articles
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A first degree in Pharmacy, Purchasing & Supply/Logistics, or any other relevant qualifications and minimum of four (4) years in Logistics/Supply Chain Management of HIV/AIDS commodities or in any other relevant function
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Basic logistic and operational understanding of the supply chain
- Familiarity with the program policies and procedures of APIN and APIN-supported sites
- Experience with government systems and dynamics of working with NGOs and private parties
- Good knowledge of HIV/AIDS Pharmacology
- 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.
