FHI Recruiting for Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (LAMIS)

Family Health International is a public health and development organization working to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people. Our 2,500 staff work in 55 countries conducting research and implementing programs that advance public health and build local capacity to address development problems. Since 1971, Family Health International has been a global leader in family planning and reproductive health and, since 1986, in the worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. Our research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases. Our partners include US and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.

In Nigeria, FHI is currently engaged in providing public health services and undertaking research in HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and reproductive health in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, under funding from the United States aid programs as well as from the Global Fund and private foundations and corporations. To strengthen our operations we are seeking qualified Nigerian candidates for the following positions:

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (LAMIS)

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (LAMIS), under the supervision of the Senior M&E Officer, Zonal Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and the Zonal Manager, with technical oversight from the Director of M&E, will be responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities specific to the Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS) in the zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and programmatic support for implementing high quality care/support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS and PMTCT at the public health evaluation/LAMIS facilities in the zones

• Work with other staff In the zonal office and the LAMIS facility staff to ensure that activities at the LAMIS/PHE sites are appropriate and meet government, donor and project needs

Minimum Requirements

• MBBS/MD and MPH or related postgraduate qualification with 3 years clinical experience in HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries.

• 1-2 years experience working with facility level data.

• Understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection

• Ability to work well with government facility staff

• Ability to pay attention to detail and well developed written and oral communication skills

• Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred

• Good analytical skills and experience with standard statistical software (STATA or SPSS) will be an advantage

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document on/before 25th June 2010 to:

MandEjobs@ghain.org

Only applications sent electronically (i.e. bye-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.