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

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Halliburton Nigeria Jobs : Technical Advisor, PSL-Sales & Services

Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited recruits for the position of a qualified Technical Advisor, PSL-Sales & Services - In the coming decades, energy resources will become increasingly difficult to find and access. As one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the upstream energy industry, Halliburton serves the life cycle of the well.

Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work   within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 72,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Technical Advisor, PSL-Sales & Services

Requisition: 00280337

Location: Lagos NG

Job Description

• Gain and utilize expertise in specific aspects of a PSLs’ technology and services portfolio to educate Customers, Operations and BD on features, advantages and benefits of the PSL solution offerings. Under broad direction, the Technical Sales Advisor job family is accountable for Delivery Execution.
• This entails pursuing excellence in all day-to-day activities, identifying technical needs of customers through product knowledge and geographic understanding of challenges, aiding the BD organization in pursuit of work through customer interaction and internal/external workshops, providing technical recommendation to BD for proposal preparation regarding solution upsell, aiding operations and BD in the diagnosis and communication of solutions delivery issues, all utilizing a detailed knowledge base of specific subPSL products, services and solutions.
• Technical Sales Advisors help establish the strategic direction in the work area through clear understanding of the local customer’s business drivers and technical challenges and are responsible for identifying and executing up-sell (POP Plan) strategies within a geography of responsibility.
• Maintains an overview of the external market and Halliburton’s marketing strategies by collaborating with the PSL, Region/Country Business Development, Account and Tech Teams to identify opportunities to grow profitable revenue and maintain awareness of the technology available from the PSL.
• Provides input to PSL technology project priorities through the understanding of the market, customer’s needs and technology GAPs within the geographic customer base.
• Executes tactical action plans as set by Country management team.
• Must possess thorough understanding of the supported subPSL’s technology and broad understanding of the associated development tools. Understands and promotes the PSL’s quality directives.
• Assures that all operations are performed in a consistent manner in compliance with all HSE and OE policies and best practices.
• Utilizes project management skills and tracking tools in the organization and execution of project assignments.

Requirements

• Job role has budgetary type of accountabilities or directly impacts a revenue center's viability or its quality of service via personal contributions.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy services industry preferably as a field professional.

Application Closing Date

Not Stated

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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