Technical Assistant - Coordinator at Grid Consulting Limited

Grid Consulting Limited - The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP); a UKaid Malaria Programme seeks to recruit professionals with technical expertise in Malaria control and treatment in Africa; particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The SuNMaP Project focuses on strengthening the delivery of malaria efforts towards reducing malaria within the target population of women and children under five.

The approach towards achieving these objectives is to work closely with stakeholders in the public and private sector including civil societies, NGOs, faith-based organisations as well as the commercial sector. The following positions are currently vacant within the programme;.

Job Title: Technical Assistant - Coordinator

Location: Abuja

This senior position is based in Abuja and is embedded within the National Malaria Control Programme and will provide technical support to the National Coordinator, the Programme and its partners - largely in the following areas:

Main Duties:

• Revise the coordination framework for the programme in light of the lessons on its implementation so far.
• Ensure the Nigeria Malaria Partnership Coordination continues to be effective.
• Work with all stakeholders (at the Federal and State Government agencies) to ensure harmonization of their coordination framework.
• Manage the synchronization of Malaria plans to ensure effective communication with stakeholders at all levels;
• Support technical coordination and work effectively with other technical assistance support to the NMCP.
• Agree monthly work-plans and deliverables with the National Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• An experienced Health professional with a Master's degree in International or Public health, with at least 10-15 years post-qualification experience in the public health sector and in an African country.
• Proven technical skills in malaria and malaria case management. A good understanding of the operations of the Ministries of health and the ability to operate at enhanced levels within the donor community.
• Excellent communication and project management skills are also essential for this position.

Application Closing Date:
15th August, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates, who meet the qualifications and requirements for each position, should submit an electronic copy of an application letter and CV through to [email protected] .

Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to engaging the best candidates immediately. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.