Since 1971, Family Health International (FHI) has been at the forefront of public health research in the developing countries. In collaboration with national governments, local communities and leading research institutions, FHI delivers services and conducts research in HIV/AIDS, other infectious diseases and reproductive health to improve the
lives and well-being of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, FHI is engaged in public health services and implementing programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive health, malaria, and health system strengthening in partnership with the Government of Nigeria. To strengthen our operations in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates to fill the post of:
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (LAMIS)
No. required (1)
Location: Sokoto Zone
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (LAMIS), under the supervision of the Senior M&E Officer, Zonal Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and the Zonal Manager with technical oversight from the Director of M&E, will be responsible for implementing monitoring and evaluation activities specific to the Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS).
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Provide technical and programmatic support for implementing high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS and PMTCT at the public health evaluation/LAMIS facilities in the zones
- Work with other staff in the zonal office and the LAMIS facility staff to ensure that activities at the LAMIS/PHE sites are appropriate and meet government, donor and project needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Candidate must possess MBBS/MD and MPH or related postgraduate qualification
- Should have 3 years clinical experience in HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries and at least 1-2 years working with facility level data
- Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs, and knowledge of the local context
- Understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection and ability to work well with government facility staff
- Ability to pay attention to detail and well developed written and oral communication skills
- Good analytical skills and experience with standard statistical software (STATA or SPSS) will be an advantage
- Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document on or before 22nd November, 2009 to: MandEjobs@ghain.org
Only application sent electronically (i.e by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please do not send more than one application. Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
Disclaimer
Family Health International (FHI) does not test/interview candidates for a fee and all our tests/interviews are conducted in the country office Abuja or our Zonal offices.
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