Malaria Consortium (
www.malariaconsortium.org) is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations which is dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, Government and non-Governmental agencies, academic institutions, local and international organisations; to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
The organisation has been operational in Nigeria since 2008 and recently opened a country office in Nigeria to fully establish itself with long term commitment.
Malaria Consortium now seeks to recruit professionals in its newly established Country Office and new projects / programmes in Nigeria.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Abuja
This Senior position with close support from the in-country Project Director and the Principle Investigator to effectively manage project activities and resources; particularly in Katsina and its Local Government Areas.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Providing leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the national and sub-national levels.
- Providing support to the Research officer to develop study protocols and study operating procedures to effectively implement research activities.
- Working with relevant authorities to ensure that health commodities required for the project are approved, procured and distributed to direct beneficiaries.
- Sourcing and recruitment of short term consultants and manage them in order to ensure that they achieve their deliverables on time.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation plan, project communication plan and advocacy plans.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess the following:
- An experienced Health Professional with a degree in International or Public Health is required for this position.
- A minimum of 7-years working experience directly managing and implementing large or complex projects.
- S/he must have good understanding of malaria case management, project management principles, budgeting and the Nigerian health system.
- Ability to operate at enhanced levels with programme partners within the donor community is essential. Similarly, familiarity with the health and cultural setting of Northern Nigeria, strong communication and coordination skills are required for this position.
- The ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is required.
Application Closing Date
8th March, 2013
Method of Application
Interested candidates should please submit a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to include contact numbers and email to:
malaria@gridconsulting.net Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews