{"id":58638,"date":"2018-06-11T14:20:37","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T13:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=58638"},"modified":"2018-06-11T14:20:37","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T13:20:37","slug":"apin-public-health-initiatives-latest-job-vacancies-4-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/apin-public-health-initiatives-latest-job-vacancies-4-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"APIN Public Health Initiatives Latest Job Vacancies [4 Positions]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>APIN Public Health Initiatives 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.<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the position below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Quality Assurance\/Improvement (QA\/QI) Officer<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Benue, Plateau<strong><br \/>\nJob Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Will work under the supervision of APIN Senior Technical Officer-QA\/QI<\/li>\n<li>Will support Data Quality Assurance (DQA), NigeriaQual and other performance measurement exercises in the states<\/li>\n<li>Review\u00a0 and update the programme quality improvement protocol as indicated<\/li>\n<li>Develop and coordinate\u00a0 the implementation of the programme\u00a0 quality management\u00a0 plan<\/li>\n<li>Provide technical support to program sites in developing and implementing clinical quality improvement activities in all program areas<\/li>\n<li>Act as secretary to the APIN Central Quality Assurance committee<\/li>\n<li>Ensure documentation and dissemination of the quality improvement and best practices at both central office and programme sites<\/li>\n<li>The incumbent will supervise the state Clinical Quality Assurance Officers and serving as subject matter expertise regarding process improvement initiatives across ART\/ TB, PMTCT, care and support, prevention &amp; community services will provide quality assurance\/ improvement focused technical assistance.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he ensures comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for improvement across thematic areas, health facility systems and program units.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he will develop metrics and other relevant reports on QA management for all QA issues, plan and conduct periodic program quality compliance audit at service delivery points to identify non-compliance in adherence to SOPs and guidelines; provide capacity building to health facility teams on QA and QI methodologies.<\/li>\n<li>The job holder will provide onsite technical assistance to the facility QI teams and collate all QA activities and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to address program gaps<\/li>\n<li>Ensure documentation and dissemination of the quality improvement and best practices at both central office and programme sites<\/li>\n<li>Identify training needs, develop and implement training of relevant QI staff at both the central office and programme sites<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with HealthQual international on the QI strengthening project<\/li>\n<li>Support and monitor the implementation of the QI coaching strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills &amp; Ability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health or related field.<\/li>\n<li>At least 5 years\u2019 relevant post NYSC clinical experience in HIV\/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in Adult\/ Pediatric HIV management, TB, OVC, Prevention and PMTCT services. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills including the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of applicable tools, concepts and methodologies of QA and QI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Technical Officer, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation<br \/>\nLocations:<\/strong>\u00a0Plateau, Ogun &amp; Ondo<strong><br \/>\nJob Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Will work under the supervision of the State M&amp;E Technical Lead<\/li>\n<li>Work with the state-level staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program\/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on US Government and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Provide support to sites in the state, including interacting with site Program Managers, M&amp;E focal points, M&amp;E officers of SACA\/SASCP, other Implementing Agencies and local research groups on needs and ensuring that these parties understand and can support these requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Work with local partners to support the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools, assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the quality of program\/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality.<\/li>\n<li>Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the program\/project Monitoring and Enhanced Evaluation components of the activities in the communities served.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the development and maintenance of computerized data capture of the program and provide technical assistance and training to the staff at the sites responsible for data entry.<\/li>\n<li>Provide technical assistance to M&amp;E officers of SACA\/SASCP in integrating APIN data into the national HMIS.<\/li>\n<li>On a monthly basis, analyze state-level data and provide approved reports to State Office, National Office and local partners or other relevant parties.<\/li>\n<li>Build capacity of local partners in project monitoring and with program staff and local partners, use program\/project monitoring data to modify existing programs and design new programs.<\/li>\n<li>Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to USAID and PEPFAR guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Represent APIN and makes presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to Monitoring and Evaluation.<\/li>\n<li>Remain informed of current issues regarding Monitoring and Evaluation of programs in the HIV\/AIDS\/STI fields by review of current literature; be alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities.<\/li>\n<li>Perform other duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills &amp; Ability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health or related field.<\/li>\n<li>At least 5 years\u2019 robust post NYSC clinical experience in HIV\/AIDS care and relevant experience supporting the implementation of M&amp;E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills including the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.<\/li>\n<li>Good knowledge of National harmonized M&amp;E tools, concepts and methodologies of M &amp; E<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0OVC Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Officer<br \/>\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Abuja<strong><br \/>\nJob Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Will work under the supervision of the APIN Associate Director M&amp;E<\/li>\n<li>S\/he will have a strong understanding of PEPFAR OVC program, OVC indicators, reporting tools and reporting processes (procedure and techniques)<\/li>\n<li>Very proficient with NOMIS database installation and maintenance. Will sustain APIN NOMIS database and ensure regular NOMIS data update across all CBOs\/State Office\/HQ and data synchronization across APIN OVC data transmission platforms.<\/li>\n<li>The incumbent will design and coordinate the implementation of OVC program M&amp;E activities in line with national guidelines and provide regular OVC data analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Interfacing with GON, USG, and CBO programs to facilitate synergies and initiatives to improve the package of care and support services reporting.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he will lead the process of APIN OVC data validation at LGA\/State\/HQ level working with CSOs, APIN State Offices and other program stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he will strengthen OVC data linkages between CBOs, State and LGA reporting structures for improved coordination of OVC service delivery planning and implementation at the community level.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he will work with other OVC Program Officers to ensure established OVC program goals and objectives and planned outputs and outcomes, and that these results are documented.<\/li>\n<li>The incumbent will develop M&amp;E work plans for the program and coordinate the implementation and reporting on all activities; receive and review monthly programmatic performance reports from CBOs and health facilities.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he will establish and maintain working relationships with the other OVC technical departments in Nigeria as a base for building\/maintaining\/expanding a sustainable country program and ensure that the most updated information regarding OVC programming is shared via the designated mechanisms; databases, the central server, monthly quarterly reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills &amp; Ability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree in Health Sciences, Social work, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field;<\/li>\n<li>Experience working in PEPFAR OVC program in Nigerian States with good understanding of the dynamics of community OVC programming.<\/li>\n<li>Solid working knowledge (practical skills) in OVC care and support will be an added advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of five years\u2019 experience in health program management in sub-Saharan Africa\/ international health issues including HIV, with at least two years\u2019 experience working on HIV\/AIDS counseling and testing programs in international or resource poor settings at supervisory level.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in coordinating HIV\/AIDS program implementation. Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Program Associate \u2013 Monitoring &amp; Evaluation<br \/>\nLocations<\/strong>: Oyo, Plateau, Benue<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement and thereafter ensure that validated monthly M&amp;E reports are duly sent to the Abuja central<\/li>\n<li>Conduct timely review and analysis of state level data, especially related to backstopped sites LGAs, and provide monthly feedback to the State Technical Team, internally<\/li>\n<li>Support Data Entry on the DATIM platform<\/li>\n<li>Support in data quality audit at the program sites to ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation plans and procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree in Sciences, Statistics or related field. An advanced degree in public health would be an added advantage and a 2 years\u2019 relevant experience supporting the implementation of M&amp;E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidates should write to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:vacancies@apin.org.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>vacancies@apin.org.ng<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for the position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline\u00a0<\/strong>14th June, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The suitability 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\u2019s full name.<\/li>\n<li>The subject of the mail should be the job position and location being applied for, e.g. OVC Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Officer(Abuja).<\/li>\n<li>Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>APIN Public Health Initiatives 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,&#8230;..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10164,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - 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