Jhpiego Job in Nigeria. Jhpiego is recruiting an HIVST officer and Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant,Nigeria-2020

Responsibilities-Jhpiego Job in Nigeria

• Overall implementation of HIVST at the state level
• Lead State level advocacy and support to SMOH and IPs on HIVST
• Coordinate and engage with the private sector (pharmacy and PPMVs) to implement the total market approach
• Lead in the coordination of community based HIVST for the target population of interest with the district.
• Collaborate for the successful roll out and implementation of HIVST for target populations.
• Work to establish and strengthen effective referral linkage between community outreach services and care and treatment facilities.
• Collaborate with district reference laboratories to implement proficiency testing and other diagnostic quality assurance.
• Contribute to development of project strategies, work plans and budgets
• Produce and ensure timely submission of monthly program activity reports to the Project Director.
• S/he provides HIVST to priority populations according to the national HIV testing protocols and guidelines
• S/he establishes and strengthens good working relationship with other implementing partners and stakeholders.
• S/he ensures that HIVST quality assurance practices are always performed at all times according to the national requirements.
• S/he performs any other duty as assigned by the Project Director.

Qualifications-Jhpiego Job in Nigeria

• Bachelor degree (preferred) in health sciences, medical sciences or public health.
• At least 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program implementation, working with public and NGO sectors is required
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word processing and database management

· Good strategic, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to work effectively with key stakeholders especially relevant government partners, implementing partners and CSOs.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Good strategic and analytical thinking and ability to interpret public health and epidemiological data
• Familiarity with UNITAID regulations is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Successful candidate will work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Strategic Information Advisor, and other project staff. Specific roles/responsibilities include:

· Liaise with backstops/IP SI person to collate monthly summary forms

· Responsible for data entry into project specific DHIS2

· Support the provision of training, supervision and mentorship to strengthen for data quality from distribution sites

· Strengthen the use of data at state, facility, and community level for program monitoring and improvement

· Responsible for liaising with other private sector partners, including CBOs

· Responsible for liaising with the state and IPs to ensure quality data generation from the facilities/sites

· Work closely with state HIVST Officer to ensure coordination of program activities at the state.

· Represent STAR Nigeria in relevant meetings at the state level as delegated

· Ensure smooth working relationship between STAR and partner IPs at the state level

· Perform other tasks as assigned by the SI Advisor and M&E Officer

Qualifications/ Competencies

· A degree in statistics, public health, social sciences or other related discipline.

· At least, two years’ experience with HIV M&E programs

· Good computer skills, especially working knowledge of MS word and Excel

· Experience in facilitating the dissemination and use of data for decision-making

· Good data management and analysis skills

· Excellent and working knowledge of electronic medical records, DHIS2 etc.

· Excellent report writing and communication skills

· Good facilitation and training skills

· Ability to work under minimum supervision and independently

· Successful candidate must possess a functional laptop