PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL (2016) JOBS

Pathfinder International is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:

Position 1: State Manager

Location: Lagos Mainland

Job Description:
The State Manager reports to the Project coordinator at the head office and takes overall responsibility at the Implementation State for implementing and evaluating project services with government departments, NGOs and community level counterparts providing supervision and leading the team in the state. S/he focuses on developing local projects and initiatives for participation in planning and implementation processes. S/he will provide linkages between community and health facilities and ensure that quality HIV/AIDs services are provided. S/he will take the technical lead for comprehensive HIV service provision including ART (adult and pediatric) and will be assisted by the Clinical Services officer (in Sokoto state).

Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise the GF project state staff in the identification of all project activities required to achieve the expected outputs according to the work plan and in line with Global Fund policy and the National guidelines
Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
Provide technical support and coordination for the implementation of comprehensive HIV services and M&E activities in the sites and state office to ensure program targets are met
Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meeting with project staff on a regular basis to discuss issues, track work progress, provide guidance and support, and ensure consistent quality of work; conducting performance reviews
Perform site visits and assessments of treatment facilities to assess, initiate, and enhance adult and pediatric care and treatment services.
Ensure linkages of ART with PMTCT, TB, SRH and HTC programs to ensure identification of HIV in all populations and ensure follow-up of HIV plus adults and HIV-exposed infants.
Support the identification of early infant diagnostic testing initiatives, HIV-exposed and infected children including pediatric testing programs, pediatric HIV testing in adult clinics, linkages with VC, etc.
Develop bi-monthly reports for submission to head office

Qualifications/Requirements:
Medical degree. MPH would be an added advantage
Registration with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
At least knowledge of and 5 years’ experience working on a comprehensive HIV/AIDS project (HIV care and treatment)
Must have previous work experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Analytical and research skills
Good command over report writing in English
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent computer knowledge with command on MS Excel among other packages of MS Office
Ability to speak the local language.

Position 2: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E Officer).

Location: Lagos Mainland

Job Ref 2016-11

Job Description:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E Officer) will be providing support in monitoring and evaluating ongoing project on HIV/AIDS in Zamfara field Office. The incumbent will be responsible for overall M&E and learning needs of the project and will come up with findings based on real data to show performance of the projects. The incumbent will also help PI in strengthening its M&E functions based on his/her experiences from the project.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintain an effective M&E system in the state office on thematic area
Provide technical support and coordination for the implementation of M&E activities in the sites and state office to ensure program targets are met.
Implement and ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at site and state level
Ensure the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program.
Collect, verify and collate monthly reports from the field sites and submit to the State/LGA and PI Country office before stipulated deadlines.
Supervise and ensure entry of monthly data into the DHIS by LGA/ State M&E team.
Collaborate with state and local government on all M& E activities
Coordinate the M&E capacity building of the site staff and program team through mentorship.
Any other assigned duties

Qualifications/Requirements:
First degree in any social, environmental or natural science discipline
Knowledge and understanding of project monitoring and evaluation
Understanding of the current M&E trends and especially M&E systems in development organizations
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with at least 02 years with some international organization
Experience in monitoring and evaluating of HIV projects
Experience of field data collection, Knowledge of SPSS /Stata/Epi-Info software.
Monitoring and evaluation techniques and processes
Data collection and management
Analytical and research skills
Good command over report writing in English
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent computer knowledge with command on MS Excel among other packages of MS Office
Ability to speak the local language.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should click on link attached below to Apply:

http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/

Application Deadline: Not Specified [Apply Speedily].

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