Program Officer-Surveillance & Data Management | Abuja

at  IHV Nigeria

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute aims to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.
To further drive quality and engender global best practices in HIV and TB care and treatment, this advert is therefore seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Officer, Surveillance / Data Management will provide technical support for the implementation of HIV/AIDS surveillance activities and surveys in IHVN-supported States. The Program Officer will collaborate with Stakeholders, including Federal/State Ministries of Health, funders, and relevant implementing partners to strengthen the national HIV/AIDS case-based surveillance, recency surveillance and mortality surveillance initiatives. The program officer will develop, manage, and maintain data visualization tools, including Power BI dashboards, for monitoring HIV/AIDS program performance. The Program Officer will provide support for epidemiological data collection, analysis, and use for monitoring the trends of HIV sentinel events among people living with HIV. The Program Officer will provide technical assistance to site and above-site level personnel to ensure surveillance data are used for improving the quality of patient management and public health response.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Access, SPSS, R, or SAS).
• Experience with dashboard development and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Applied knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS surveillance initiatives in Nigeria
• Research methods, procedures, and techniques used in identifying and evaluating disease characteristics.
• Contemporary medical methods and practices used in the control of a variety of diseases.
• Principles and practices applicable to the surveillance and investigation of communicable diseases.
• Public health surveillance, computerized database management, data analysis, program evaluation, literature search, effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly
• Proficiency in the use of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word, Google doc and analytic software such as STATA, R and SPSS.
• Ability to write simple reports; to write technical and non-technical information material.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with representatives of governmental agencies and other implementing partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity.
• Familiarity with national and international HIV surveillance standards and guidelines.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in public health research and data analysis, preferably in HIV/AIDS-related work. Experience with surveillance activities and epidemiologic investigations is an asset.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

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