Strategic Information Advisor Vacancy at Jhpiego Nigeria


Posted on: Thu 01-08-2019

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. 
 
We hereby invite applications from highly resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the vacant position below: 
 
Job Title: Strategic Information Advisor
 
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Reports to: SI Director
Jhpiego
Job Summary
The Senior Strategic Information (SI) Advisor for TMEC/RISE will provide high-level technical leadership and guidance in planning and implementing appropriate SI/M&E systems, activities and technical assistance for RISE/Nigeria.
RISE/Nigeria will focus its support for service delivery in the following intervention areas: HIV testing services (HTS), HIV diagnosis and treatment, HIV care and support, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) with RH/HIV integration, TB/HIV service integration, Laboratory services, and health systems strengthening. States include Akwa-Ibom, Cross River, Niger, and Adamawa.
 
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Epidemiology, Demography, Public Health, or related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline; doctoral-level degree preferred.
10+ years of experience In monitoring and evaluation of large-scale international HIV PEPFAR-funded projects, with proven capacity in building and managing a diverse team of technical and support staff
Demonstrated experience working with USAID/PEPFAR programs and strong familiarity with USAID reporting requirements.
Experience in HIV care and treatment and prevention programs
Familiarity with Nigeria’s health management information system and other national M&E systems
Demonstrated experience in facilitating the dissemination and use of data for decision-making.
Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance and implementation plans to improve data quality
Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
Strong data management and analysis skills and advanced knowledge of PowerBI, DHIS2, and electronic medical records
Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including at least two of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata
Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams
 
Application Closing Date
15th August, 2019.
 
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter and CV as a One Single Word document indicating location to: [email protected]  The title/subject of your email and application should be the position / Location you are applying for. 
 
Note
Candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview. Please note that any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Nigerian nationals living in those locations are strongly encouraged to apply