November 19, 2012; FY2010-08
M&E Assistant, URC-HACCI Nigeria

University Research Co., LLC

Position ID: FY2011-08
Hours: Part-time
Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience
Location: Enugu, Nigeria

About University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, University Research Co., LLC (URC), along with its non-profit affiliate Center for Human Services (CHS), is a leader in public health consulting. Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. URC’s mission is to enhance the quality of and access to health, education, and social services here in the United States and in developing countries around the world.

URC has expertise in helping create environments where communities, health providers, educators, managers, and stakeholders can make lasting and positive changes in people’s lives. Current key clients include the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Global Fund, the Gates Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We invite you to explore career opportunities with URC-CHS at urc-chs.com (http://www.urc-chs.com/careers/career.htm).

The Nigeria Program: URC is currently seeking an M&E Assistant to assist in the management of the strategic information aspects of the CDC-funded PEPFAR program for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment in Eastern Nigeria. The five-year program is currently in Year 4 and supports health facilities in Enugu and Ebonyi States and an office in Enugu. PEPFAR program areas under this program are: ART (adult and pediatric), PMTCT, HCT (counseling and testing), TB/HIV, Laboratory infrastructure, Basic Care and Support (adult and pediatric) and OVC. The M&E Assistant, like all other program staff will be based in Enugu.

Responsibilities:
The M&E Assistant will be responsible for the following:

  • Ensure the timely collection and validation of Monthly summary forms from all supported facilities
  • Ascertain the correctness and accuracy of submitted data
  • Assisting sites to update registers when needed
  • Data entry
  • Filing and proper organizing of paper based report
  • Distribution of data tools to supported sites
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned
  • Uphold the values and guiding principles of the URC HIV Nigeria project


Skills/Qualification

  • Organization, typing, data entry skills( Must be able to use Microsoft Office excel, EPI-Info, DHIS)
  • Attention to details, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Analyzing information, Result Driven and Energy Level
  • Carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Maintain Confidentiality
  • Communicates efficiency and effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Interact and maintain good working relationship with individuals with varying social cultural background


Education/ Experience

  • HND/BSC in Social Science
  • Two years experience in M&E related position

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please send your resume as Microsoft word document and a cover letter to: [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 26 November 2012



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