Malaria Program Volunteer at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Malaria Program Volunteer

Reference No.: R418
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Part-time

Main Purpose of Job

• The Malaria Program Volunteer will be supervised by and report to the Senior Malaria Technical Advisor (SMTA). The responsibilities will include supporting the PMI-S Technical Team in its daily operations such as planning, implementation and coordination of technical support and assistance to the key stakeholder - NMEP while supporting to conduct activities and interventions by the technical team within the PMI-S task orders.
• The Volunteer will therefore provide assistance and direct support to the SMTA, the Senior Private Sector & Systems Advisor (SPSSA) and the Senior Malaria Program Officer (SMPO) in the overall performance of their roles and technical functions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and assistance to the SMTA, SPSSA and the SMPO in the day-to-day performance of their technical roles across the PMI-S Task Orders
• Contribute to preparation of project reports, documentation of good practices, and technical publications.
• Contribute to visibility of PMI for States Project work through innovative presentation of project approaches and results.

Required Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

• A first Degree in a Health field, related discipline, or equivalent training.
• At least 3 years’ experience (Post-NYSC) in health program management preferably Malaria program.
• Proven programmatic, technical and managerial expertise and experience with ability to provide such support when required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.