Since 1971, Family Health International (FHI) has been at the forefront of public health research and intervention program in the developing countries. In collaboration with national governments, local communities and leading research institution FHI delivers services and conducts research in HIV/AIDS, other infectious diseases and reproductive health to improve it lives and well-being of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, FHI is engaged in providing public health services and implementing programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive health, malaria, and health systems strengthening 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)
Location: Cross River Zone
No. required (1)
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (LAMIS), under the supervision of the Senior M&E Officer, Zonal Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and the Zonal Program Manager, with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation will be responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities specific to the Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical and programmatic support for implementing high quality care/support activities with primary focus on clinical management of H/V/A/C and PMTCT at the public health evaluation/LAMIS facilities in the zones
- The M&E Officer (LAMIS) will work with other zonal office and 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 with 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
- Good analytical skills and experience with standard statistical software (STATA or SPSS) is an advantage.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and well developed written and oral communication skills
- 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 27th December, 2009 to: MandEjobs@ghain.org
Only applications sent electronically (i.e by e-mail) with the 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.
