Institute Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) Program Analyst Job Vacancy in Nigeria

Job Title: Program Analyst

Summary/Overview
Examine the framework for implementation of IHVN programs to guide decision
making, identify effectiveness and improve the operation of activities. Conduct
operational evaluations of IHVN programs that include; data collection,
management and analysis, preparation of comprehensive reports that outline the
purpose, specify questions, the detailed evaluation findings and offer
recommendations for program improvements. Develop effective strategies for
improving program implementation and program data. Be an agent for change
within the organization through program evaluation and the implementation of
workable, practical, and sustainable processes that enhance productivity.

Education/Experience:

• Applicant
  should possess BA, BSc, MD, MBBS, BMChB, RN, MPH or equivalent degree
  (HND), a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with health facilities,
  experience working with HIV/AIDS patient population and other health
  fields. S/he should have knowledge and skills usually acquired through
  education/training in health outcomes and familiarity with the Nigerian
  health system. Applicant must possess excellent team spirit, be able to
  multi-task and work independently.

• Ability to
  collect, manage and analyze data, use appropriate analytical methods
• Ability to
  make inferences from data analysis, prepare reports and presentations that
  communicate complex research findings in clear language.
• Have a
  supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local partners and
  building local capacities for self-management.
• Be willing
  to undertake regular field visits and interact with different
  stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.
• Proficient
  in the use of Stata, SAS or SPSS to analyze data
• Proficient
  in the use of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Word).
• Have a
  clear understanding of the health system structure and HIV/AIDS,
  tuberculosis and malaria environment of the country.

• Assist in
  the development of the overall framework for program evaluation and data
  quality assurance including annual project reviews, participatory impact
  assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned
  workshops.
• Assist in
  the process for identifying and designing the key indicators for program
  areas, to record and report physical progress against the Annual Result
  Framework, Program Targets.
• Assist in
  the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters
  for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets. Design the
  format for such performance reports.
• Review
  monitoring reports; analyze them for impact evaluation and identify the
  causes of potential barriers in project implementation.
• Participate
  in the implementation of the QA/QC evaluations plan, regularly revising
  and updating performance questions, indicators, methods, formats and
  analytical processes.
• Develop
  protocols for program evaluations and other interventions
• Review and
  assess activities, or processes that the program undertakes with/to the
  client in order to meet the client’s needs – program’s effectiveness.
• Conduct
  formative evaluation, summative evaluation, process evaluation, outcome
  evaluation, cost-effectiveness evaluation, and cost-benefit evaluation of
  IHVN programs as designated.
• Evaluate
  and examine outcomes/impacts/benefits/changes in patient care as a result
  of program efforts in both the short-term, intermediate term, and
  long-term.
• Coordinate
  evaluations of interventions for programmatic improvement and data quality
  improvement
• Provide
  direct technical assistance and mentoring to health facilities for
  continuous quality improvement and models for change.
• Assist in
  developing continuous quality improvement teams and implementing Quality
  Improvement (QI) activities at the site level.
• Support
  site QI teams to understand, interpret and utilize ACTIONQual reports and
  program data for quality improvement purposes
• Provide
  technical assistance to site QI teams for the design, implementation,
  evaluation and reporting of quality improvement initiatives/ small tests
  of change
• Review the
  quality of existing social and economic data in the project area, the
  methods of collecting it and the degree to which it will provide good
  baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Work with
  program staff and partner site staff to collect indicators, develop quality
  of care activities over time, collect monthly reports and provide feedback
  and recommendations to the Department Heads, Program Area Leads, Senior
  Technical Advisors, and the Director Office Clinical and Community
  Programs.
• Collate
  site QI teams’ quarterly work plans, quarterly reports of initiatives
  implemented and monthly meeting reports.

• Prepare
  reports on findings from program evaluations, DQAs and QI initiatives, as
  required, working closely with technical staff and implementing partners
• Identify
  lessons learned and implications for the project’s next steps. Participate
  in these events when possible.
• Guide the
  regular sharing of outputs/findings with project staff, implementing
  partners and primary stakeholders.
• Facilitate
  communication between those carrying out field implementation and
  decision-makers on the number and quality of activities undertaken for
  each project component.