APIN Public Health Initiatives Surveillance and Implementation Science Advisor Jobs in Nigeria
APIN Public Health Initiatives Surveillance and Implementation Science Advisor Jobs in Nigeria
Position SummaryPHIS3 seeks a Surveillance and Implementation Science Advisor to lead its Surveillance and Implementation activities.
Activities will include supporting the Monitoring, Evaluation & Surveillance Lead to improve and/or expanding the surveillance data collected and also ensuring that relatively new data sources such as Electronic Medical Records and Laboratory Information Management Systems are utilized as appropriate for Surveillance.
S/He will lead surveillance activities such as recency surveillance, case-based Surveillance, mortality surveillance, and HIV Drug resistance surveillance.
The successful candidate will provide technical and strategic direction and support to the project team to scale up priority health information systems at all levels of the health system.
S/He will coordinate and liaise with government agencies, other donor-funded projects, implementing partners, CDC and other stakeholders to promote the systematic uptake of synthesized Surveillance findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice
The Surveillance and Implementation Science Advisor reports directly to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Surveillance Lead in activity implementation and management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall management of the surveillance systems strengthening component of the project.
Work with relevant stakeholders to coordinate Recency, Case-Based, and Mortality Surveillance activities for the National HIV /AIDs program.
Design and implement performance monitoring and Continuous Quality Improvement activities needed to ensure that surveillance systems activities are on track and adhere to donor and GON
Requirements.
Work with other unit leads in the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Surveillance Directorate to ensure that relevant publications, technical reports, and documentation on surveillance systems are technically relevant and are disseminated appropriately
S/He is the lead for all surveillance systems strengthening activities within the project and will act as the Surveillance focal person for CDC and other external stakeholders and partners.
S/He provides technical assistance and capacity building to government counterparts and key stakeholders on surveillance systems.
Qualifications and Experience
MBBS, MPH, Masters of Science in Epidemiology and/or Statistics and other relevant
areas.
10 years of experience implementing public health programmes with at least 3 years experience in Surveillance.
At least 2 years of experience working in developing countries
Experience working on a team in a developing country to create interoperability among information systems, including the use of unique patient identifiers across systems, is desired.
Thought leadership in the fields of health information systems and/or technology for global health.
Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required).
Excellent coordination and information management skills.
The ability to work well under pressure; skilled at change management, crisis management, and problem-solving.
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning methodology and documentation processes.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with users and various stakeholders (local and international); developed cultural awareness and innovation sense.
Excellent ability in spoken and written English with high-level proficiency in a second language highly preferred.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; APIN Public Health Initiatives Surveillance and Implementation Science Advisor Jobs in Nigeria
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