Grid Consulting Limited Recruits Malaria Technical Advisor - Abuja

The USAID supported Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS), is a 5 year comprehensive malaria programme which is expected to increase the coverage and use of life saving malaria interventions in support of the Nigerian National Malaria Strategic Plan and the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP). The project is also tasked with increasing the quality, access and uptake of the identified malaria prevention and control interventions in Nigeria by helping to implement and scale-up these interventions in seven states. Activities in the MAPS project has 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 program, now seeks to employ a Malaria Technical Advisor; who will provide overall technical leadership for the MAPS programme with a focus on public sector interventions.

Job Title: Malaria Technical Advisor - Abuja

This position, working closely with other senior staff and the Chief of Party will provide strategic technical directions for the programme on public sector interventions. S/he will coordinate the development of the technical aspects of the programme implementation approaches; thereby ensuring appropriate consultations with stakeholders at all levels.

Other key responsibilities Include:

• Supports NMCP stewardship role on public-private partnership in collaboration with MAPS Implementation Director;Provides technical support to relevant branches in NMCP; Ensures MAPS, NMCP and States; link malaria control activities within a health systems strengthening approach. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Provides technical input into the programme monitoring and evaluation; Line manages Case Management specialist, Diagnostics specialist, Public Sector Prevention Specialist

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

• A Medical degree and post graduate qualification in Public Health or other related disciplines in health or medical sciences is required. S/he must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience with an extensive knowledge of Malaria control in Africa and of Nigeria as well as its Health systems is essential for this position.
• The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of the operations in terms of policy and strategy formation within the Ministry of Health. Proven technical skills and knowledge in malaria including malaria case management, malaria prevention and control in Nigeria or other African countries and training health workers is essential. Prior experience and skills in keeping relevant scientific research and applications for local context is required for this position.
• A Good knowledge of Capacity Building tools as well as is required. Previous knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, knowledge of HMIS, DHIS Epidata and EpiInfo is desirable. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Terms and Conditions of Employment
The appointment term will be for a period of two and a half years with 6-months probationary period. The programme offers very competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 2nd May, 2013

Method of Application
To apply for this post, please email a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to [email protected]  Please quote the job title in the subject line.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.