Latest Job Vacancies at Jhpiego Nigeria

Reports To: Strategic Information Advisor

Position Overview

• The Strategic Information Assistant will support the Strategic Information Officer in the development, implementation and management of the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the ACE Project.
• S/he will work closely with the Strategic Information Officer to maintain monitoring frameworks that are accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive.
• S/he will also ensure up-to-date, accurate information in the electronic medical records and project databases

Responsibilities

• The Strategic Information Assistant (SIA) will support all Monitoring and Evaluation initiatives and data related activities of the project. Specifically, the SIA will work closely with state SI lead to coordinate the implementation of the National harmonized HMIS strategic plan across vertical health programs and ensure that service providers and other stakeholders comply with the strategic plan
• The SIA will support the collection, collation and reporting of all data tracked by the program, work with state teams to increase data use and demand amongst program staff, and support the program staff on ways to properly organize and capture program progress and document lessons learned.
• The SIA will conduct routine data quality validation/audit and provide regular feedbacks to improve the quality of data in all supported sites and among the different stakeholders.
• S/he will support the SIO to provide technical expertise to the ACE state teams and Partners in the development and dissemination of HMIS standards and guidelines.
• S/he will support the coordination and execution of events in the department by developing, collecting and disseminating relevant information on monitoring, evaluation and research.
• Perform other duties relating to the project assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences, Demography, Statistics, or related field.
• At least 3 years’ post-NYSC professional experience in the implementation and management of health Strategic Information systems.
• Familiarity with USAID/PEPFAR HIV/AIDS programs, Nigerian public sector health system and HIV/AIDS response.
• Core Strategic information experience, conversant with MER indicators, data collection, analysis and data visualization using DHIS, Electronic Medical Records and other innovative data management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences, Demography, Statistics, or related field.
• Familiarity with USAID/PEPFAR HIV/AIDS programs, Nigerian public sector health system and HIV/AIDS response.
• Core Strategic information experience, conversant with MER indicators, data collection, analysis and data visualization using DHIS, Electronic Medical Records and other innovative data management systems

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Position Reports To: Director, MEL
Department / Project: Monitoring and Evaluation

Position Overview

• The Strategic Information Advisor will support the ACE project on all SI related implementation and data management.
• S/he will provide technical assistance and capacity building to the SI team and its stakeholders in the development of and implementation of data analysis, use, and dissemination strategy.
• S/he will additionally design strategy and activities to improve capacity on triangulating data from multiple data sources to inform policy and decision-making.
• S/he will contribute to the design of robust, user-friendly, high-quality interfaces for data visualization and data dissemination to enhance district-led and nationally supported evidence-based programming for improved understanding of HIV burden across interventions (95-95-95 cascade).
• S/he will additionally provide technical assistance to design and implement strategy to build capacity of M&E systems to oversee data quality and data use for decision making (including capacity building of M&E staff).

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for the collection, analysis, triangulation and interpretation of data and the calculation of programmatic, surveillance, demographic and epidemiological indicators;
• Oversee real-time data use including weekly, monthly and quarterly data review meetings; implement remediation efforts that address identified gaps and challenges for project overall and at state level
• Oversee the development of data analytics to monitor cascades of care, programmatic pivoting, and key and priority populations. Analyze progress to target continuously to ensure activities are on track
• Strengthen the use of data at state and facility level for program monitoring and improvement
• Support the process of validation and triangulation of data between multiple data sources.
• Participates in the organization and facilitation of subnational performance review meetings;
• Support the provision of training, supervision and mentorship to strengthen for M&E/SI and data quality improvement
• Participates in the organization and facilitation of seminars, brainstorming workshops and workshops within their field of competence, whenever this is required;
• Prepares periodic reports of activities; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification / Experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology and other related fields with 8 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in international development.
• Familiarity with USAID/PEPFAR HIV/AIDS programs, Nigerian public sector health system and HIV/AIDS response.
• Core Strategic Information experience, conversant with MER indicators, data collection, analysis and data visualization using DHIS, NDR, LAMIS, PowerBI etc.
• Demonstrated ability to be the technical specialist and as the lead subject matter expert in monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA, Epi Info and/or other analytic software and to provide evidence-based recommendations accordingly.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of GIS and other tools to support geo-spatial display of data to target program interventions and resources.

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Reports To: Senior Advisor, HIV Prevention

Position Overview

• The Gender Advisor will be responsible for implementing the ACE gender strategy as well as work with other staff of the project to ensure that ACE provides comprehensive and age-appropriate clinical post-GBV care that meets expressed needs of survivors including GBV prevention and male engagement activities where necessary across all target locations.
• The Gender Advisor will work closely with other members of the Jhpiego gender team to implement Jhpiego-Nigeria’s gender inclusiveness strategy and other gender/GBV related programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and strategic guidance on the implementation of PEPFAR priorities for gender equality and GBV programming on ACE project.
• Work with project teams to overcome gender-related barriers to accessing services across the HIV services cascade.
• Work with project teams to strengthen gender components of training, job aids and reporting or data collection tools at all levels
• Mentor and work with state teams to integrate gender strategies into their work, supporting Jhpiego gender equality interventions.
• Work with monitoring and evaluation teams to analyze and report on indicators measuring the outcomes and impact of interventions around gender and gender- based violence.
• Conduct supportive supervision to ensure that Jhpiego’s gender equality targets and RISE GBV targets are being achieved across the states where projects are being implemented.
• Write periodic donor reports and technical papers on specific projects
• Present and share lessons, best practices and successes related to addressing gender equality on Jhpiego programs
• Provide technical support on a range of activities implemented by the gender team, liaising with administrative, programs, financial and procurement teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
• Maximize opportunities for increasing Jhpiego Nigeria’s gender equality portfolio of work and support new business development initiatives including resource mobilization and proposal writing.

Required Qualification / Experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Development Studies or demonstrated equivalent through experience.
• Minimum of eight years program experience in public health and/or international development, preferably promoting gender equality.
• Minimum three years of senior-level experience providing technical advice on gender equality in programming.
• Strong technical capacity and practical experience in designing and implementing gender sensitive development programs.
• Strong analytical skills, especially for conducting gender analyses.
• Strong knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with understanding of USAID and PEPFAR’s approach to gender quality and gender- based violence.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating advocacy/gender projects and programs.
• Strong understanding of inclusion and mainstreaming issues and approaches
• Experience in working with high-level counterparts and engaging with Government officials and other development partners.
• Previous work experience working in an iNGO / USAID funded projects is considered an advantage.
• Excellent group facilitation, multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning skills
• Strong writing skills, both for technical and program reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well in cross-cultural teams and under tight deadlines
• Good strategic and analytical thinking and ability to interpret public health and epidemiological data
• A personal commitment to gender equality.
• Able to undertake frequent travel.