PATH 2 Jobs Nigeria: Vacancies-2 Positions

PATH 2 Jobs Nigeria: Vacancies-2 Positions

Job Vacancies
The Partnership for Transforming Health Systems 2 (PATH 2), a DFID funded programme in Nigeria, aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable and replicable pro-poor health services for common health problems, focusing on six states and the federal government. PATHS2 is recruiting qualified professional staff to fill positions based in Kaduna and Jigawa.

Current Opening:
Monitoring & Evaluation Management Officer (Kaduna):
Provides leadership in managing all aspects of the programme’s monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management components in Kaduna State, by developing indicators and formats for supporting the collection, analysis, and arching of information covering all programme activities. Collaborates with the State Ministry of Health and other related agencies and stakeholders to strengthen state-level M&E and knowledge management systems.

Qualification Requirements:
Include a Master Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Demography, Statistics, or other relevant social science or research field, plus at least six years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, information management, or other relevant health-related analytic experience

Project Driver (Kaduna and Jigawa):
Performs the operations, maintenance and management of project vehicles, including routine maintenance, registration, tagging, as well as providing transportation for project activities for National/Federal headquarter team. Perform project routine business in the specific state office, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation.

Qualification Requirement:
Includes valid Nigerian driver’s license, plus at least six months prior experience in commercial driving, completion of Secondary School is highly desirable. Excellent driving record and experience in traveling trough Kadua and Jigawa and other key cities.

TO APPLY
To be considered of the listed positions, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter those provider details of the applicant’s qualifications for the desired position to: hr.paths2@gmail.com

In the subject line of the email, write the specific job title and location (Kaduna, Jigawa) of the position you wish to apply for.

Deadline for submission will be 27th April 2011.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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USAID Jobs in Nigeria 2011: Vacancy for Monitoring and Evaluation/Research and Publication Manager

USAID Nigeria is funding the project of The Network on Ethics/Human Right, Law, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Support and Care (NELA). A non-governmental organization based in Ibadan, but implementing HIV/AIDS, other health related activities in all the six-geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

NELA plans to implement a project to improve access to quality Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programming in Adamawa, Bornu; Yobe and Jigawa States of Nigeria and also to increase the adoption of safer sexual behaviour and promote normative change among selected sub­groups within general population in Nigeria to reduce new HIV infection. Successful candidates will be required to travel to the listed States as the job demands. The appointment will be for a period of one year in the first instance, but subject to extension of with availability of fund.

Job Position: Monitoring and Evaluation/Research and Publication Manager

The Job:
Must have an understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and challenges with Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Programming in Nigeria. He/she must be able to lead and motivate others, able to work and deliver under-minute supervision, a good manager of people and resources and a team player with ability to pay attention to details. The M&E/Research and Publication Manager is responsible for all monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities working in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, M & E OVC counterpart at the Federal and State levels.

He/she develops and maintains systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts of the project. He/she conducts supportive supervisory visits to States/LGAs and the sub-grantees at the community level to observe monitor, provide guidance and quality feedback on the use of OVC and prevention data and indications, analyse monthly, and support training of M&E personnel, quality assurance methods, both at the States and LGA levels.

He/she must initiate operational research on the prevention and OVC activities and outcome of the research in reportable/publishable document to share lessons with others.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop project monitoring plan
• Conduct verification exercise and Data Quality Assessment (DQA).
• Supervision and mentoring of partner’s organization’s M&E offices
• Keep records of all source documents for verification of project accomplishments.
• Tract data and program achievement
• Ensure periodic M&E reports from partners to NELA according to agreed guidance.
• Collects and collates reports from NELA implementing partners.
• Conduct assessment and evaluation of potentials partners and project of the organization
• Coordinates formative evaluation of community assessment to establish a baseline for NELA project
• Develop project baseline, evaluation, result frame work,
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual report on program activities and submit same to the Program Director
• Assist project implementation in collaboration with project Director
• Supervises and monitors implementation in collaboration with Project Director
• Supervises and monitors implementation partners on the program; providing technical assistance on M&E, ensures target coverage and provision of quality services to program beneficiaries/target group.
• Identifies and undertake operation research to ensure improved quality service delivery to target group and documents best practice from the program.
• Builds and maintains relationship with funding partners and the relevant Government of Nigeria departments/units and/or private sector towards establishment and sustainability of children welfare program in the communities and country at large.
• Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above but which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the Chief of Party.

Qualification and Experience:

• Candidates must have a minimum of Masters in Public Health (Epidemiology and Medical Biostatistics), social and Developmental Sciences with sound knowledge in Statistical analysis and Epidemiology.
• A minimum of at least 5-8 years experience in M&E Work.

Application Deadline
23rd March, 2011

How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants for the various positions as advertised

Must submit the following:

• A type-written application specifically applying for one of the positions and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference announcement date on the application letter,
• A current resume or curriculum vitae listing all job responsibilities in previous employment.
• Application should be submitted to: consultant.recruitment2011@yahoo.com on or before 23rd March, 2011.

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USAID Jobs in Nigeria 2011: Vacancy for Programme Officer (M&E)

USAID Nigeria is funding the project of The Network on Ethics/Human Right, Law, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Support and Care (NELA). A non-governmental organization based in Ibadan, but implementing HIV/AIDS, other health related activities in all the six-geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

NELA plans to implement a project to improve access to quality Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programming in Adamawa, Bornu; Yobe and Jigawa States of Nigeria and also to increase the adoption of safer sexual behaviour and promote normative change among selected sub­groups within general population in Nigeria to reduce new HIV infection. Successful candidates will be required to travel to the listed States as the job demands. The appointment will be for a period of one year in the first instance, but subject to extension of with availability of fund.

Job Position: Programme Officer (M&E)

The Job:
He / she must have experience working in the community especially with CBOs/NGOs/ FBOs.
Must have good understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemics in Nigeria and challenges with OVC and prevention programming. Must be able to work as a team member, mentor junior officers and train others. The M&E officers will be responsible for monitoring evaluation and reporting activities, providing guidance to CBOs in the field, prepare monthly M&E reports and support training of M&E personnel both at the States and LGA levels.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop project monitoring plan
• Conduct verification exercise and Data Quality Assessment (DQA).
• Supervision and mentoring of partner’s organization’s M&E offices
• Keep records of all source documents for verification of project accomplishments.
• Tract data and program achievement
• Ensure periodic M&E reports from partners to NELA according to agreed guidance.
• Collects and collates reports from NELA implementing partners.
• Conduct assessment and evaluation of potentials partners and project of the organization
• Coordinates formative evaluation of community assessment to establish a baseline for NELA project
• Develop project baseline, evaluation, result frame work,
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual report on program activities and submit same to the Program Director
• Assist project implementation in collaboration with project Director
• Supervises and monitors implementation partners on the program; providing technical assistance on M&E, ensures target coverage and provision of quality services to program beneficiaries/target group.

Qualification and Experience:

• Masters degree, preferably in demography, statistics, Epidemiology or other related fields.
• Ability to travel and work in different parts of the country.
• Ability to speak Hausa language is an added advantage for applicants.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other spreedsheets and commonly used software and statistical packages is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS related programs.
• Knowledge of USAID reporting systems and NNRIMS are added advantages for applicants.

Application Deadline
23rd March, 2011

How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants for the various positions as advertised

Must submit the following:

• A type-written application specifically applying for one of the positions and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference announcement date on the application letter,
• A current resume or curriculum vitae listing all job responsibilities in previous employment.
• Application should be submitted to: consultant.recruitment2011@yahoo.com on or before 23rd March,

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