Job Overview
This is a short-term consultancy. We are seeking a qualified Public Health Expertto participate in the auditof Public Health programs in Nigeria. The Public Health Expert will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive audit of public health programs in Nigeria, specifically focusing on Malaria, TB, and HIV/AIDS.
Responsibilities
- Review the draft audit programs and provide feedback on the approach to the audit.
- Conduct interviews with relevant staff of the implementers and in-country stakeholders.
- Collect and review relevant documents and information related to the Malaria, HIV/AIDs and TB programs.
- Execute quantitative data analysis, visualization, and interpretation to provide supporting evidence for findings and triangulate qualitative data points.
- Utilize data analysis tools and methodologies to assess program performance, identify trends, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
- Conduct fieldwork at central and regional levels and selected program sites (if applicable).
- Prepare working papers and summaries of observations for each work team.
- Prepare relevant presentation sections for fact-checking and debriefs with in-country stakeholders.
- Participate in debriefing meetings with the grant recipients and other stakeholders in the country.
- Engage in debriefing meetings with the Secretariat staff managing the country portfolio.
- Prepare the draft report for inclusion in the final report.
Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and TB programs in the implementing country, Nigeria. Applications without proven expertise in the programs mentionedwill not be considered.
- Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
- Experience working with international organizations like Global Fund, USAID, etc.
- Relevant contextual experience in carrying out related audits while understanding the local government structures will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in the local languages, both written and spoken.
- Experience in conducting program audits or assessments.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret quantitative data.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Familiarity with the operations of the audit programs is a plus.
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV, a cover letter, daily rate, and contact information for at least two professional references to [email protected]. Please use the job title and the country as the subject line of your email, e.g. “Public Health Expert for Audit in Nigeria”
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.