AFENET-NSTOP Vacancies For KADAIS Survey Manager


Posted on: Tue 05-04-2016

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a network of public health training institutions in Africa that seeks to strengthen manpower to enhance health systems on the continent. AFENET is a not-for-profit organization that works closely with Ministries of Health in member countries to develop sustainable programs and capacity to strengthen field epidemiology and ensure heatthier lives for Africans. AFENET is responsible for the implementation of National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) Malaria Flagship Programme. NSTOP is seeking the services of qualified and dedicated Nigerians la serve as NSTOP LGA Malaria Focal Persons in 20 LGAs in Kana state and ali the 14LGAs in Zamfara state to provide support for all malaria elimination strategies. 
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)-National Stop Transmission of Polio (NSTOP) Programme 
 
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates 
POSITION: KADAIS Survey Manager
WORK HOURS: Full-time 
Opening day: 5 April,2016 
Closing day: 14 April,2016 
Openings: Kaduna
 

Background

  • AFENET is responsible for the implementation of Kaduna AIDS Indicator Survey (KADAIS) in Kaduna State.
  • The data collection is proposed to take a period of 10 weeks across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
  • In view of this, AFENET is recruiting men and women with field work experience to gather the KADAIS data within the stated period in Kaduna State

Scope of Work

  • Support the KADAIS state secretariat in planning and coordination of all survey related activities
  • Active liaising all stakeholders and implementing partners
  • Support the KADAIS state secretariat in documentation of survey related activities
  • Provide oversight and direction for state-level trainings
  • Provide oversight and direction for report writing for the KADAIS
  • Provide logistics for timely retrieval of any completed hard copy questionnaires, incident forms, requisite forms etc.
  • Work with the data management team to ensure success of the data collection procedures for the KADAIS
  • Support dissemination of survey results including production of charts, maps, presentations and technical briefs/fact sheets on the outcome of the survey
  • Attend all technical meetings
  • Work with the TC to ensure the prompt day to day running of KADAIS conduct, following the timeline
  • Be prepared to work weekends and travel to enumeration areas when need be

Key Deliverables:

  • Comprehensive weekly report of survey processes and proceedings
  • Central-level training planning, implementation and reporting
  • Presentation slides for dissemination of survey findings
  • Trip reports (for trips made during the contract period)
  • Log of activities related to contract implementation
  • Documentation of lessons learnt during the survey period
  • End-of-survey report - Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full survey report

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

  • A university degree in Medicine with an MPH or its equivalent, with a minimum of 10-years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programs
  • A sound understanding of HIV/AIDS surveys in resource constrained settings
  • A PhD or fellowship in public health will be an added advantage
  • Demonstrated experience in the leadership, design, implementation, management and tracking/monitoring of HIV surveys

Reporting line:

  • AFENET HIV SI Advisor
  • KADSACA Executive Secretary
  • AFENET Country Director
HOW TO APPLY 
Interested applicants for this position should visit the AFENET Human Resource web application (http://www.nigeria-feltp.com/careers.php) and submit their applications. addressing the minimum requirements as per the advertisement and current curriculum vitae with details of your referees in a single file format. Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and state in their application letter, AFENET is an equal opportunity employer. Only shcrtlisted applicants wiil be contacted.