FHI 360 Vacancy : Technical Advisor, Malaria

FHI 360, a nonprofit human development organization is currently recruiting for the position of a suitable and qualified  Technical Advisor, Malaria. We are dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Malaria Technical Advisor

Job Title: Technical Advisor, Malaria

Location: Abuja

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Nigeria Malaria Action Plan for States (MAPS) is a $79.9 million USAID-funded project.
• MAPS is a 5-year (October 2010- September 2015) comprehensive malaria program designed to support the Nigeria National Malaria Strategic Plan and National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP).
• MAPS is a flagship program of the US Government's President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), the project works at the national level and in nine Nigerian states to increase the quality, access and uptake of specific malaria control interventions, including Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN), Artemisenin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs), Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs), and Intermittent Preventive Treatment for pregnant women (IPTp).

The project engages the public and private health in a formal and informal way to:

• Strengthen the management capacity of the State Ministry of Health and Local Government Area health personnel to provide planning and oversight of malaria interventions.
• Promote positive malaria-related behaviours through behaviour-change communication activities and community mobilization
• Improve the ability of the focus states and NMEP to effectively monitor and evaluate malaria interventions and use data effectively for decision-making. MAPS project is jointly managed by a consortium led by FHI360, Malaria Consortium (MC) and Health Partners International (HPI).

The Position

• The Malaria Technical Advisor will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and will provide overall technical leadership for the MAPS programme, with a focus on public sector interventions.
• The Malaria Technical Advisor will have sound technical knowledge and experience in Malaria control interventions.
• This position is anticipated to fulfill the role of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and will report to the Programme Chief of Party.

Basic Function

• Provides strategic technical leadership of the programme on public sector, working with other senior staff and the Chief of Party (CoP) to develop/periodically refine programme strategies.
• Coordinates the development of the technical aspects of the programme implementation approaches, ensuring appropriate consultations with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure technical training and staff development in the MAPS Program in relevant areas.
• Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies and SOP's are developed and implemented in accordance to USAID and Nigerian regulations.
• Support the management in development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions.
• Provides technical support to relevant branches in NMEP.
• Ensure MAPS, NMEP and states link malaria control activities within a health systems strengthening approach.
• Provides technical input to programme monitoring and evaluation.
• Represent the programme in malaria technical sub-committees and other meetings as agreed with the Chief of Party (CoP)

Qualifications

• Background in Public Health (preferably malaria or infectious diseases) experience in Nigeria including working in or with government agencies at the local, state and/or national levels.
• MSc or PhD in Public Health, development studies or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 10 years relevant experience with demonstrated management and supervisory capability in leading large and complex field-based and donor-funded public health projects involving staff of diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds.
• Proven technical skills in malaria, including malaria case management.
• Experience and understanding in working with Ministries of Health in policy and strategy formulation.
• Experience in training health workers, preferably both public and private sector (in both formal and informal manner).
• Experience and understanding of Nigerian context (desirable).
• Significant experience in project management.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date

Not Stated.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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USAID Jobs : Malaria Implementation Officer

The USAID-supported Malaria Action Programme for States (MAPS) is recruiting for the position of Malaria Implementation Officer. We are on a 5-year project which is expected to take on USAID’s mandate of improving malaria control at scale in seven states in Nigeria. Activities in the MAPS project have commenced in the seven Nigerian States, namely; Benue, Cross-River, Ebonyi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo and Zamfara.

Malaria Consortium (MC), one of the implementing partners of the MAPS project, now seeks to employ professionals with expertise in Implementing Malaria programme activities; in two of her newly established States; Akwa-Ibom and Kebbi States.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Malaria Implementation Officer

Location: Akwa Ibom, Kebbi, Nigeria

Job Description
The Malaria implementation officers will be based each in the following locations; Akwa-Ibom and Kebbi State offices. The Malaria Implementing Officer will be responsible for direct implementation of Malaria technical activities as well as the control of Malaria at the State, LGA, health facilities and grass-root level; under the MAPS project. S/he will represent the project in Malaria Technical Group and other relevant health coordinating committees with approval from the State Coordinator.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the implementation of State-based activities on malaria prevention (including LLIN distribution, use and monitoring);
• Provide support for malaria case management (diagnosis and treatment) within the State; including support for LMIS;
• Provide technical support at the State levels to improve intermittent preventive therapy for pregnant women;
• Support monitoring and evaluation of project and M&E activities in respective State
• Provide technical support for capacity building on malaria technical areas including; training of personnel at the State Ministry of Health and other health facilities within the State;
• Provide technical expertise at the State level to the SMCP as it relates to all issues on capacity building for the management of malaria control;
• Represent the Programme Management at the level levels in strategic meetings with the Ministries of health;

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

• Candidates must have a medical degree and post graduate qualification in Public health, Epidemiology or other related discipline. S/he must have a minimum of five years’ work experience in public health; particularly in malaria programme services or service delivery.
• Additional skills required will include; excellent communication and facilitation skills with hands-on computer proficiency.
• Previous working knowledge of the operations of the public and private sector stakeholders is essential. A previous experience in the development sector is desirable and will be an added advantage.

Remuneration
The appointment term will be a period of 2-years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers very competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter and a copy of their recent CV to: maps@gridconsulting.net .
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