Vacancies: Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation, Senior Officer, GF HIV
Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organizational. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following positions:
Position: Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation (Expanded Social Marketing Project in Nigeria-ESMPIN)
Location: Sokoto
Email to: somesok@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Deputy Manager M and E at the HQ, the desired candidate will ensure that routine tracking, data collection and documentation are utilized to showcase progress on success of the project indicators and interventions. S/He will ensure that data collected from state level implementation are collated and entered expeditiously in the web-based DHIS and summaries included in all field activity quarterly report submissions. S/He will furthermore oversee the tracking, analyzing and reporting of data on the various components of the ESMPIN project. The desired candidate will be required to implement the projects performance management plan, which includes participating in studies, surveys and all related data and information collecting activities for the project Collating data and conduct monitoring visits to project sites in the relevant states in the supervisory region will be a key deliverable for this position. Conduct data quality checks on all project data collated from the SFH-wide MIS and those entered into the DHIS from relevant states, track project performance indicator data related to relevant states and disseminate M and E data and information regularly to stakeholders. Build capacity of SFH project partner organizations, CSOs/CBOs and other stakeholders to implement M and E.
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
- First degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field is required
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation of health programmes.
- Considerable expertise in mixed-methods (Qualitative and quantitative) M and E and research.
- S/He must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
- Intermediate knowledge of SPSS or STATA or Epi Info/CS Pro is required
- Knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
- Experience with conducting monitoring visits utilizing checklist and other tools including ability to develop tools required for this position.
Position: Senior Officer, GF HIV (MARPs Focal Person)
Location: Nassarawa
Email: soffgfhctnas@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Manager-Global Fund (GF) HIV, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the coordination and implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention and risk reduction activities through Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) among Most- At-Risk -Persons (MARPs) and mass media activities targeted at the general population. S/He will work with the Manager to develop operational and work plans for HIV prevention among MARPs and mass media services in the region. S/He will provide field support for the implementation of BCC through the use of special communication materials targeted at specific population. The candidate will coordinate the implementation of Peer Education training and intervention among key target groups in the region. S/He will provide support to the Research and Evaluation Division to manage data collection of MARPs activities from all communities in the region. In addition, s/he will provide support for community system strengthening activities including working with CBOs and CSOs partners.
Qualifications/Experience:
- First degree in Behavioural Sciences/Medical/Biological Sciences/Public Health or its equivalent in a relevant field is required.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in implementing BCC MARPs related activities in specific communities.
- S/He must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Must possess excellent planning and organizational
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation
- MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent on or before 1st March, 2012 to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SFH is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
