OVC Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at APIN Public Health Initiatives

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.

We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the position below:

Job Position: OVC Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Job Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Will work under the supervision of the APIN Associate Director M&E
• S/he will have a strong understanding of PEPFAR OVC program, OVC indicators, reporting tools and reporting processes (procedure and techniques)
• 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.
• The incumbent will design and coordinate the implementation of OVC program M&E activities in line with national guidelines and provide regular OVC data analysis.
• Interfacing with GON, USG, and CBO programs to facilitate synergies and initiatives to improve the package of care and support services reporting.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The incumbent will develop M&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.
• 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.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Health Sciences, Social work, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field;
• Experience working in PEPFAR OVC program in Nigerian States with good understanding of the dynamics of community OVC programming.
• Solid working knowledge (practical skills) in OVC care and support will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in health program management in sub-Saharan Africa/ international health issues including HIV, with at least two years’ experience working on HIV/AIDS counseling and testing programs in international or resource poor settings at supervisory level.
• Experience in coordinating HIV/AIDS program implementation. Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should write to: vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for the position.

Note

• 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’s full name.
• The subject of the mail should be the job position and location being applied for, e.g. OVC Monitoring & Evaluation Officer(Abuja).
• Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.