The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer by providing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.
The Facility and Community Based Service Delivery Support (FC SDS) Project is a United States Department of States-funded project through Stop TB Partnership Geneva, that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities, and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across five Strategic Objectives:
- REACH: Maximize TB case detection in all age groups through active case finding including facility-based screening, contact investigation, community mobilization and screening, and strengthening the TB diagnostic network.
- CURE: Support timely treatment initiation, adherence, and completion, especially among DR-TB cases.
- PREVENT: Reduce the risk of transmission through expansion of access to TB preventive treatment (TPT), infection control and stigma reduction.
- INNOVATE: Incorporate and scale-up new tools and approaches such as digital chest X-rays with computer-aided diagnostics, hotspot mapping and molecular diagnostics.
- SUSTAIN: Strengthen state and LGA capacity to institutionalize domestic resource mobilization and leveraging government structures for sustainable program ownership.
It is to this end that IHVN is seeking to fill the following positions:
| Position | Field Coordinator-Strategic Information (Adhoc) |
| Reports to | State Team Lead |
| Department | Strategic Information |
| Scheduled Work Time | Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends) |
| Location | Lagos, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states |
Opening Date: 6th October 2025
Closing Date: 16th October 2025
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
- Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports.
- Provide guidance to state and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
- Support the routine use of data for decision making at supported States, LGAs and facilities through gap analyses and run charts.
- Participate in the development and periodic review of program reporting protocols.
- Ensure compliance of facilities, LGAs and States to report timelines.
- Participate in development of SOPs for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
- Participate in developing indicator matrices in line with indicator requirements.
- Participate in the generation of routine program reports Quarterly, Semi-annual and Annual progress reports.
- Ensure all reports received from facilities/LGAs are archived.
- Prepare reports as required and requested.
- Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and recording & reporting tools for consistency in measurement.
- Participate in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and M&E plans.
- Participate in health system strengthening activities.
- Generate regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving targets.
- Ensure a proper feedback mechanism is put in place to ensure data quality of indicator reports.
- Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities, generate reports and track implementation of recommendations from the exercise.
- Participate in facility assessment and activation activities and provide technical support as required.
- Strengthen national reporting lines at supported facilities.
- Provide technical guidance on program indicators across all thematic units.
- Oversee data reporting on TB notification app.
- S/he will also support improved availability and use of monitoring, evaluation and surveillance data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the SI Manager and Director of Strategic Information.
Minimum Requirements
- A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural and Social sciences, Statistics, Public Health and Epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years working experience in relevant field.
- Experience in data collection, processing and use.
- Experience with Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with Tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.
- Experience with the US Government (USG) and Global Funds Strategic Information system highly desirable.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
- Knowledge of USG funded monitoring and evaluation programs
- Knowledge of the reporting framework for Tuberculosis including indicator definitions
- Knowledge of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
- Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics tools, SPSS, ODK/Kobo Collect and/or Business Intelligence tools, making recommendations based on findings.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Team players with ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme and other relevant stakeholders.
- 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.
- Flexibility, willing to travel and work during weekends.
Mode of Application:
Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Safeguarding (PSEAH):
As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us. IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide by the strict responsibility of PSEAH.
By applying to this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records, and you also confirm that neither before nor after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.
Equal employment opportunity statement
IHVN is an equal opportunity employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.