APIN Nigeria: Monitoring and Evaluation Officers

The AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria, Ltd./Gte (APIN) is a Nigerian based international non-governmental organization (INGO), which was registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Registration number RC718848, on November 19, 2007. APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services.

APINs mission is to provide cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches to address diseases of public health importance through effective program management, service delivery, capacity building, research, strategic information & advocacy in partnership with other stakeholders.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Program Director, the job holder would have responsibility for developing and implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Program, including obtaining data from the program sites, evaluating performance vis-à-vis set targets, reporting on achievements and progress made and recommending appropriate improvement options.

JOB TASKS
Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement
Collate monthly reports, provide feedbacks to the sites and maintain a functional database
Disseminate program output data to program officers, donors and the Federal Government on demand
Conduct data quality audit at the program sites to ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation plans and procedures
Develop appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all reporting needs
Develop and support the implementation of operational research
Monitor the progress of the program towards Country Operating Plan (COP) targets and provide feedback to the program office and sites
Work with program officers, site monitoring and evaluation committees to ensure that program reports and data meet acceptable quality standards and promote their utilization by relevant end users
Coordinate/participate in unit/departmental meetings and trainings, and attend stakeholder meetings and trainings on behalf of the organization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
An MBBS and MPH or any other relevant Master’s degree; five (5) years experience in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs, especially HIV/AIDS programs

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Report writing and oral/written communication skills
Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
Basic knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards for monitoring and evaluation
Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
Confidentiality
Analytical thinking
Team orientation

MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified and interested applicants should click on the ’apply’ button below and complete the job application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position; and addressing the person specifications listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. Applications must be completed and submitted on or before Tuesday February 1st, 2011. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply.

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.apin.org.ng/main.php?careers1&n=6