Operations Officer at USAID (7 Positions) - Abuja

The USAID -supported Malaria Action Programme for States (MAPS), is a 5-year project which is expected to take on USAIDs mandate of improving malaria control at scale in seven states in Nigeria. Activities in the MAPS project have commenced in seven States, namely; Benue, Cross-River, Ebonyi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo and Zamfara with its Country office in Abuja.

Malaria Consortium; one of the implementing Partners of the MAPS projects now seeks to employ professionals to work in MAPS and implement project activities in its operational States.

Job Title: Operations Officer (x7)

Location: Abuja

Job Responsibilities

• The Officers will be based in each of the MAPS supported states and will report to the State Coordinator in each state.
• S/he will provide support to the development of state level monthly and quarterly work-plans, provide management support to the Ministry of health, programme partners particularly in implementing malaria prevention and case management services.
• The officer will assist in the management of inventories, admin and logistics functions as well as support campaigns for the distribution of LLINs and other project related events.

Qualification

• Candidates must have a degree in Medical/health, Business or Social sciences with a minimum of 3years experience in a coordinating role.
• S/he must have a good knowledge of the health system structure in Nigeria.
• Excellent communication and computer skills are desirable for this position.

Terms of Employment
The appointment term is for a period of 3years with an initial 6-months probationary period. The project offers highly competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions apply.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2013

How To Apply
Interested applicants should send their application and updated CV to mapsvacancy@gridconsulting.net. Specify which state they are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will take place in February with the view to engaging all successful candidates immediately.