Employment Opportunities at Jhpiego Nigeria, 7th November, 2019

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Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. We hereby invites applications from highly resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the position below: Job Title: Strategic Information Director Location: Abuja, Nigeria Country Office: Nigeria Country Office Position report to: Chief of Party Background The TMEC/RISE program is a newly-awarded 5-year, USAID-funded global HIV program that supports countries to achieve and maintain HIV epidemic control through provision of strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to improve prevention, HIV case finding and treatment programming. In Nigeria, TMEC/RISE will support the Government of Nigeria to address barriers in HIV services among at-risk adult men, women and priority populations and to build capacity of local implementing partners, continuously leveraging data to successfully course correct and achieve and maintain epidemic control. This project aims to achieve and maintain the primary prevention and 95-95-95 goals that are critical to HIV epidemic control in Nigeria. The program will also support PEPFAR’s transition of HIV service delivery to local partners, advancing progress along the journey to self-reliance. Overview

• The Strategic Information (SI) Director 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.
• The director will also provide additional supports to other Jhpiego projects as necessary

Responsibilities Leadership:

• Provide leadership and direction on Sl/M&E activities to ensure technical and financial integrity to achieve TMEC/RISE Nigeria's goals, objectives and targets and other Jhpiego projects as necessary
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team to ensure success in meeting TMEC/RISE-Nigeria’s goals, objectives and targets
• Lead development of project PMP and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to data management, collection, aggregation and data quality assessment and QA/QI to guide state level activities
• Lead the process of establishing an instance of DHIS2 that will warehouse facility-level data for all TMEC/RISE-Nigeria’s States and facilities
• Oversee real-time data use including weekly, monthly and quarterly data review meetings; implement remediation efforts that address identified gaps and challenges for project overall and at state level
• Oversee the development of data analytics to monitor cascades of care, programmatic pivoting, and key and priority populations. Analyze progress to target continuously to ensure activities are on track
• Strengthen the use of data at state and facility level for program monitoring and improvement
• Support the provision of training, supervision and mentorship to strengthen for MitE/SI and data quality improvement
• Support the process of validation and triangulation of data between multiple data sources

Management:

• Supervises team of and M&E/SI and informatics advisors, data managers and clerks to produce high-quality date and monitor program quality and progress to target
• Oversee timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of project activities and results to USAID, including narrative progress reports and weekly, monthly quarterly, semi-annual and annual quantitative results.
• Support and guide capacity building through trainings, mentorship and supervision on M&E/SI activities
• Promote and support knowledge management and sharing efforts
• Trouble shoot issues that arise and provide immediate solutions
• Ensure compliance to donor reporting requirements into DATIM and other formats for high frequency reporting

Required Qualifications

• Advanced 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.
• 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
• 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
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability to travel frequently to Akwa-Ibom, Cross River, Niger and Adamawa.
• Reference will be required.

  Job Title: Compliance Officer Location: Abuja, Nigeria Country Office: Nigeria Country Office Report to: Grants & Compliance Manager Background The TMEC/RISE program is a newly-awarded 5-year, USAID-funded global HIV program that supports countries to achieve and maintain HIV epidemic control through provision of strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to improve prevention, HIV case finding and treatment programming. In Nigeria, TMEC/RISE will support the Government of Nigeria to address barriers in HIV services among at-risk adult men, women and priority populations and to build capacity of local implementing partners, continuously leveraging data to successfully course correct and achieve and maintain epidemic control. This project aims to achieve and maintain the primary prevention and 95-95-95 goals that are critical to HIV epidemic control in Nigeria. The program will also support PEPFAR’s transition of HIV service delivery to local partners, advancing progress along the journey to self-reliance. Job Summary

• The compliance officer will provide a support service to the organisation to ensure the timely meeting of donor contractual compliance and regulatory conditions, and working closely with Grant& Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

• Reviews internal documents and processes for compliance from time to time.
• Establish standards and procedures to ensure the compliance program’s effectiveness and efficiency, maintaining compliance to organizational policies, procedures and internal controls
• Conduct due diligence to ensure that USG funds are not diverted from their development purpose outlined in the agreement and are not vulnerable to corruption, extortion or otherwise benefitting malign groups.
• Actively train and mentor staff in the areas of US federal government compliance, ensuring that high standards are consistently met.
• Contribute to the development of financial systems and procedures for grants
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, adequacy of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance and applicable laws and the safeguard of assets within jhpiego.
• Plan, perform and report back on internal audits to ensure that financial control, financial guidelines of donor organizations and other control procedures are in place properly implemented and managed on the project.
• Advise and monitor quality standards and value for money and make recommendations for improvement.
• Test internal controls, targeting particular high risk areas, document any weaknesses and their impact, and make recommendations to address these weaknesses.
• Develop and periodically review and update Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.
• Carry out necessary training of finance and non-finance staff to ensure that USAID requirements are met.
• Follow upon the implementation of audit recommendations and management actions.
• Where necessary, carry out investigations of alleged fraud, mismanagement, loss of assets or any other investigation.
• For each assignment as assigned, prepare a written report to present findings and conclusions to management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and agreed upon

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting concentration) with MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience managing grants for donor organizations. Experience with USAID grants management system highly preferred.
• Experience with US Federal Government assistance instruments and audits, including both Cooperative Agreements and Contracts.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to manage large budgets and client
• Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationship at all levels
• High level of confidentiality at all times
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organisation.

  Job Title: Knowledge Management/Communications Specialist with Infographics Experience Location: Abuja, Nigeria Report to: Deputy Chief of Party Programs Background The TMEC/RISE program is a newly-awarded 5-year, USAID-funded global HIV program that supports countries to achieve and maintain HIV epidemic control through provision of strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to improve prevention, HIV case finding and treatment programming. In Nigeria, TMEC/RISE will support the Government of Nigeria to address barriers in HIV services among at-risk adult men, women and priority populations and to build capacity of local implementing partners, continuously leveraging data to successfully course correct and achieve and maintain epidemic control. This project aims to achieve and maintain the primary prevention and 95-95-95 goals that are critical to HIV epidemic control in Nigeria. The program will also support PEPFAR’s transition of HIV service delivery to local partners, advancing progress along the journey to self-reliance. Job Summary

• The knowledge Management and Communication Specialist will be responsible for knowledge management, general communications and learning functions for Jhpiego TMEC RISE Operating Platform.
• The Specialist will bridge the relevant work done by project and by Jhpiego offices in country and in the US, and working closely with colleagues, will define KM agendas and topics, as well as harness and package this knowledge for dissemination through different means to Jhpiego staff, client, and partner organisation.

Responsibilities

• Identify creative and effective ways to generate and share knowledge with a view to leveraging good practices and improving programs
• Define and produce diverse knowledge; evidence- based articles, resource guide.
• Develop Infographics using supplied data to present core messages and organize complex information into visual representations;
• Assure cohesion across knowledge and learning activities in- country.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance for communication materials.
• Actively participates in the development of annual work plans and any specialized technical planning or reporting;
• Works closely with TMEC RISE staff to develop information products and learning material;
• Undertake duties as specified by the Chief of Party and other assigned authorities.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Communications, Knowledge Management, Public Health, International Development, or related field,
• Minimum of 8 years’ working experience in knowledge management and communications; i) public health; and ii) Infographica; iii) USAID development projects;
• In addition, s/he should demonstrate competencies in communicating to a wide range of stakeholders and audiences as well as excellent report writing, facilitation and inter-personal skills.
• The ideal candidate should display proven capacity to carry-out research, analysis, strategic planning, and work planning as well as an interest and experience in international development.
• Knowledge of infographic software is a plus.
• Proven organizational and management skills, ability to work independently and in teams in a multi-cultural context.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate good judgment, possesses sensitivity and understanding of how messaging impacts diverse audiences
• Excellent computer skills in a full range of software, including: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite, Infographic Programs and/or other graphics programs.
• Proven ability to organize, summarize, and rewrite technical information for non-expert audiences.
• Experience facilitating workshops and trainings in communication skills.

  ate Deadline: Thursday, 21st November, 2019; (Time: 4:00PM) How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application Letter and a CV as One Single Word document to: [email protected] The title/subject of your email and application should be the "Position you are applying for and Location". Note

• Candidate that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified.
• The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you are applying for.
• 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 are strongly encouraged to apply

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