The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for Program Specialist, SIMS (Site Improvement Monitoring & Strategy) Coordinator position in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria.

 

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION TITLE: Program Specialist, SIMS Coordinator, FSN-10/FP-05/5

OPENING DATE: April 18, 2016

CLOSING DATE: April 29, 2016

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N8,795,684 p.a

(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident –AEFM/EFM–US$49,804

(Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/5

 

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE

RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST.

 

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.

 

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Branch Chief for Epidemiology, Strategic Information, and Health Systems Strengthening, the incumbent coordinates and provides strategic support for the implementation of CDC Nigeria PEPFAR Site Improvement through Monitoring Strategy (SIMS) towards increasing the impact of PEPFAR programs on Nigeria’s HIV epidemic. This is accomplished through monitoring and improving the quality of service delivery at the site and above-site levels on key program elements. S/he provides technical expertise to improve the quality of HIV/AIDS services that CDC Nigeria is providing in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH). Additionally, s/he will support CDC Nigeria in the assurance of service quality through review and the promotion and coordination of continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Master’s degree in any of the following: Public Health, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Social Sciences or a strongly related field is required.

2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) or quality assurance officer in a health/medical research organization, university or public health program implementing agency based in a developing country is required.

3. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.

4. Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies, monitoring and evaluation systems, data analysis and detailed knowledge of the host country public health operational environment including the operations of the Ministry of Health, and other host government ministries are required.

5. Ability to exercise considerable ingenuity in applying PEPFAR M&E/Strategic

Information guidelines to unique and different settings is required. Additionally, s/he is required to exercise considerable innovation to adopt appropriate M&E strategies for overall improvement and efficiency of program activities.

6. Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, Excel, Access), and statistical software packages (SAS, SPSS and STATA) is required.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html and/or by telephone number 09-461-4000 Ext 4261.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, NYSC certificate/exemption etc.)

3. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.

4. Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.

5. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

WHERE TO APPLY:

Email Address: [email protected]

**Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: APRIL 29, 2016