Monitoring and Quality Improvement Advisor at APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited / Gte

About The Company

As one of the pioneer non-governmental organizations and a key stakeholder in the national HIV response, we have built infrastructural and organizational capacity that allows us understand the changing public health landscape in Nigeria and rapidly tailor interventions to meet the requirements of the different constituencies and actors.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Quality Improvement Advisor

Req ID: api-05611
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Strategic Information

Position Summary

• PHIS3 seeks a Monitoring and Quality Improvement Advisor to lead its monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Activities will include strengthening the Monitoring and Evaluation systems of GON agencies and Implementing partners.
• The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the other unit leads to ensure the strengthening and utilization of national health information systems to generate high-quality data for decision-making.
• S/He will provide technical and strategic direction and support to the project team to scale up priority health information systems at all levels of the health system.
• S/He will coordinate and liaise with government agencies, other donor-funded projects, implementing partners, CDC, and other stakeholders to strengthen the National Monitoring and Evaluation system.
• S/He will also lead Data Quality Assurance activities aimed at improving the fidelity of data in the country.
• The Monitoring and Quality Improvement Advisor reports directly to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Surveillance Lead in activity implementation and management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, roll out and manage all monitoring and evaluation activities for the project.
• Supervise the implementation of systems and structures for the implementation and support of routine quarterly DQAs.
• Supervise the Senior Technical Officer (Quality Improvement) in the implementation of Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Support Implementing partners in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Surveillance reporting of GON and PEPFAR indicators using the National HIS platforms
• Lead the implementation of an M&E system capable of near real-time tracking of performance and using the data to adjust implementation for optimal performance
• Supervise training and workshops related to Monitoring and Evaluation
• Support the National SKM TWG activities in partnership with GON stakeholders
• Work with the Surveillance lead in the design and roll-out of strategies to strengthen the implementation of Recency, CBS, Mortality, and Drug Resistance Surveillances.
• Lead the development and update of technical guides, SOPs, and other governance documents for Monitoring and Evaluation
• Design and implement projects and training for building the Capacity of Implementing partners, MOH Stakeholders, and other stakeholders.
• Design and roll out data dissemination and Use products.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• MBBS, MPH, Masters of Science in Epidemiology and /or Statistics and other relevant areas.
• 5 years of experience implementing HIS programs with at least 3 years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of CDC-funded programs.
• Highly proficient in DHIS2 for aggregate reporting.
• Experience in DHIS2 training and roll-out is also desired.
• At least 2 years of experience at a Senior Officer level, providing guidance and supervision in implementation of strategies or methods
• At least 2 years of experience working in developing countries
• Thought leadership in the fields of health information systems and/or technology for global health.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required).
• Excellent coordination and information management skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure; skilled at change management, crisis management, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning methodology and documentation processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with users and various stakeholders (local and international); developed cultural awareness and innovation sense.
• Excellent ability in spoken and written English with high-level proficiency in a second language highly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.

Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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