Company Info
Large organization
Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.
200 + Employees
Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.
1). Service Delivery Officer – iCCM
Location: Niger
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Purpose
- To work with the State Technical Officer, State Project Manager (SPM) and team in providing technical support and direct implementation of projects for iCCM/CHIPS activities with a focus on the identification, training, logistic system for iCCM/CHIPS commodities and supervision of health facility and community health workers in the state.
Scope of Work
- The ICCM/CHIPS Service Delivery Officer would support the implementation of integrated community case management (iCCM/CHIPS) in identified hard-to-reach (HTR) communities of Jigawa/Kaduna/Kano/Niger, and Yobe States by working with State MoH, LGAs, partners and other stakeholders at the state, LGA and community levels.
Key Accountabilities
Technical Contributions (70%):
- Work with the programme team and other relevant personnel at the state and country offices to lead activities for smooth transition of closed out iCCM/CHIPS project into the GF grant cycle 7 (GC7) malaria programme.
- To build and manage an effective and technically sound iCCM/CHIPS programme team in the state
- Support the SPM in preparing project Progress Update and Disbursement Request (PUDR) which is submitted to the Principal Recipient (PR) quarterly, including narrative reports on a timely basis
- Work with the Hub Accountant and national finance teams to prepare quarterly financial reports
- Manage risks to Malaria Consortium including financial, reputation and security in a challenging environment
- Work with the project M&E Officer and Country M&E Specialist to ensure that high quality project data is collected, analysed and disseminated to relevant stakeholders at all levels and reported to PR
- Contribute to the review of iCCM/CHIPS supervision model and roll-out plan
- Coordinate implementation of supervisory activities to community health volunteers based on finalized supervisory plan
- Take the lead in assessing the logistics and supply chain for iCCM/CHIPS commodities in the states
- Contribute to adaptation of iCCM/CHIPS training manuals to Jigawa/Kaduna/Kano/Niger, and Yobe State context
- Coordinate the planning and roll-out of training of health facility and community health volunteers
- Contribute to the finalization of criteria for selection of communities, health facilities and volunteers for iCCM/CHIPS project implementation based on continuum of care approach
- Work with the Demand Creation officer to coordinate the selection of communities in the selected LGAs for iCCM/CHIPS implementation
- Work with the Demand Creation Officer to coordinate mapping and identification of health facility and community health volunteers in iCCM/CHIPS catchment areas
- Preparation and submission of project malaria technical activity reports to zonal project manager
- Coordinate the project specific and support to State ministry of health on procurement, supply chain and logistics activities
- Contribute to the finalisation of the project performance and M&E frameworks and take the lead in the operationalization of the frameworks
- Support State M&E activities
- Represent MC on malaria Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and other relevant health coordinating committees at state level with approval of the zonal programme manager
- Liaise with the State SMoH, partners and other SRs (especially Society for Family Health) for successful implementation of ACSM activities for ICCM/CHIPS implementation in Jigawa/Kaduna/Kano/Niger, and Yobe states
- Work closely with Implementing partners (PMI/SFH, etc) during mass distribution of ITNs in Jigawa/Niger/Kano/Kaduna/Yobe States
Project Management (20%):
- Contribute and work with the relevant personnel to prepare all relevant project start up and planning tools on time
- Contribute to project exit strategy as part of project design and ensure inclusion of relevant activities to promote sustainability within the workplan and smooth transition of the project to government
- Contribute to quarterly lessons identification and learning documentation and dissemination
- Preparation and submission of project service delivery activity reports to State Project Manager
Technical performance management and quality assurance (10%)
- Contribute to the roll-out of project service delivery activities which meet international standard of quality
- Document evidence and best practices that are related to the project
- Work with the relevant state and country personnel to prepare an exit strategy and to implement it, to see to the smooth end of the programme
- Be responsible for state level quarterly lessons identification and learning documentation and dissemination
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:
- Degree in Medical, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty is a minimum requirement
- Significant experience of working in developing countries
- Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills
Work-based skills and competencies:
Essential:
- Technical knowledge and skills in control of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea
- Familiar with public health principles
- Familiar with monitoring and evaluation of community-based health programmes
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills are also needed
- Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
- To apply for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). LGA Field Assistant
Location: Niger
Job type: Contract (7 Months)
Job Description
- The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
- He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.
Key accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):
- Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route plan, planning meetings, commodity distributions and monitoring to avoid any stock out, Community mobilization activities, supervision, monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure accountability of received commodities and supplies through tracking consumption levels and review of reconciliation reports
- Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
- Track program targets and timely implement the planned activities to ensure program meets targets and review reports from LGAs and HFW for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Ensure implementation of activities are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the STO for mitigation
- Maintain a good relationship and work jointly with – Public Health Officers and other partners to undertake home visits, meetings and to ensure health LGA’s ownership.
Reporting & data quality control (10%):
- Review distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
- Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
- Ensure submission of other reports to keep the STOL and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.
Coordination and representation (10%):
- Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
- Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by STO
Administrative and other duties (10%):
- Ensure the development of individual and team action plans to ensure role complementarities in achieving the set treatment target.
- Participate in the follow-up of supplies consumption.
- Provide information for overall planning of stock levels, making sure that they are sufficient for the operations at SMC sites
- Ensure that all HF release physical inventory of all SMC commodities supplied at the end of each cycle.
- Any other duties as required by the line manager
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Clinical Officer, nurse, science, social science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
- At least two years field experience in related field
- Fluency in English, Hausa and/or other local languages is required
- Experience working in drug/commodity supply management, M&E and logistics
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including LGA staff, HFW and community leaders
- Experience of conducting quality supportive supervision and data use
Desirable:
- A broad range of experience including logistics, training and capacity building ability
- Experience of supporting teams
- Experience working at LGA level
Work-based skills
Essential:
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Basic computer skills particularly Microsoft Office
- Flexible, ability to work both as an individual and as a team member and under stress in what can be a harsh environment
- Nigerian citizen (legal requirement)
Desirable:
- Ability to speak and understand English.
Application Closing Date
5th August, 2024.
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3). Operational Research Specialist
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- We are recruiting for an Operational Research & Surveillance Specialist to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria.
- The Operations Research Specialist (ORS) will be based in the country office Abuja and will support Malaria Consortium/Nigeria and program leadership in the development and application of periodic analytical and assessment methods (research, surveys, investigations, studies, evaluations, etc. in the supported states and LGAs) to improve decision-making and program operations for better outputs and outcomes.
- The office holder would define operational/implementation problems, research questions and topics, support the engagement of relevant experts, agencies and institutions to deliver on specific assignments.
- He/she would be responsible for the processing and obtaining of approvals for Terms of References (ToRs), protocols and ethical clearances to enable completion of these research, surveys, studies, investigations, etc.
- He/she would also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating ongoing activities to ensure they meet timelines and milestones; and also, be responsible for obtaining approval for submitted reports, their dissemination and scientific papers therefrom.
Key Working Relationships
- The ORS will work closely with the Programme Director (PD) and Technical Specialist (TS), as well as other M&E team members under the leadership of the Senior Country Technical Coordinator. In the implementation of data collection activities, he/she will need to liaise with stakeholders such as the Federal Ministry of Health/NMEP, State Ministry of Health/SMEP, partner organizations, subcontractors, universities and research institutions as may be required.
- The position holder will support recruitment and maintenance of a network of data collectors and supervisors in SMC-supported states.
- He/she will also work closely with a research advisor/principal investigator from the academia when required.
Key Accountabilities
Operational Research contributions (75%):
- In conjunction with other project team members develop OR protocols and lead in pre-implementation activities such as securing ethical clearance and waivers where necessary, particularly where proposed procedures are not approved in national implementation guidelines.
- Identify Operations Research (OR) questions that should be answered for more effective programme implementation.
- Coordinate day-to-day technical preparations, implementation and supervision of research activities in SMC states.
- Support the M&E Manager and Data Analysis Specialist in statistical analysis of operational research data and contribute to reports and publications to disseminate among partners.
- Write periodic research-related reports for project for donors and other audiences as required.
- Coordinate the implementation of in-country dissemination and research uptake activity plans, such as stakeholder consultations, media engagements, and country specific project learning outputs.
- Advise and support the SMC state teams in managing activity plans, consultants and budgets for specific operational research activities.
- Support, and as appropriate lead, the documentation of operational research and lessons learnt from the project including drafting of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, learning briefs, learning papers and general documentation (e.g. narrative reports, infographics).
- Support the dissemination of lessons learned to national and global audiences through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and technical reports.
Quality assurance of operational research (10%):
- Ensure adherence to OR protocols during implementation. Flag any necessary changes to protocol and seek approvals as appropriate either from the SCTC or the research ethics committees.
- Supervise SMC operational research project implementation and outputs, quality control of data collection and carry out regular project performance assessments as planned and other reports as required
- Working with the PD and TS, contribute to the adherence of research guidelines and embedding into research studies, standards of operational research quality
Capacity building and institutional strengthening (10%):
- Participate in building project capacity in operational research, mainly in the NMEP and SMEPs but also where appropriate within SMC team
- In liaison with the TS and SCTC, support capacity building initiatives of the project’s M&E team and contribute to the organisation’s strategic objectives
External Representation (5%):
- Participate in national or regional technical working groups as relevant
Person specification
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:
- Postgraduate Degree in Epidemiology, Statistics or Public Health
- 10-12 years post qualification and 8 years working in a research role with an excellent understanding of operational research approaches
- Demonstrable knowledge and ability to design and implement research studies, including design of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools.
- Good qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
- Demonstrated experience of working in a team of experts delivering specialized TA services
- Previous public health sector experience in sub-Saharan Africa countries
- Familiarity with Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) in Low and Middle Income countries e.g. DHIS2
- Experience in setting up standards of quality as well as internal quality assurance mechanisms
- Strong writing skills with publications in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable:
- Significant knowledge in communicable disease control, particularly malaria
- Experience in working effectively with government and non-government partners
Work-based skills:
Essential:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team, particularly with Ministries of Health and/or other government sectors and partners
- Proven ability in transferring skills, particularly working with government and nongovernment colleagues
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent statistical analysis skills including familiarity with software such as STATA, R or Statgraphics, CSPro, Atlas ti, NVIVO
- Results-oriented attitude to work
- Expert competency level in reviewing, understanding and synthesizing data for sharing with wider audiences
- Practical organizational skills with the ability to manage a fluctuating workload, prioritize and re-prioritize when necessary and meet tight deadlines
- Able to travel to SMC supported states to oversee OR or other data collection activities
- Excellent command of English with exceptional writing and communication skills and the ability to present information in clear, concise, and compelling ways
- Computer literacy, including high degree of skills in MS Office and Stata.
Salary
Competitive.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Note
- Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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4). Field Assistant
Location: Yobe
Job type: Full-time
Job Description
- The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
- He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.
Scope of work:
- The role of LGA Field Assistant assist the quality implementation of delivery of SMC services at the community level by HFW/supervisors and CHWs through the timely delivery of SMC commodities and supplies and documentation of program activities.
- He/she interacts with the LGA management team, keeps them updated on the program progress and ensures high-quality SMC implementation.
Key working relationships:
- The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the State Technical Officer (STO) on the implementation of SMC activities.
- S/he gives feedback to the STO in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
- S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.
Key accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):
- Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route plan, planning meetings, commodity distributions and monitoring to avoid any stock out, Community mobilization activities, supervision, monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure accountability of received commodities and supplies through tracking consumption levels and review of reconciliation reports
- Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
- Track program targets and timely implement the planned activities to ensure program meets targets and review reports from LGAs and HFW for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Ensure implementation of activities are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the STO for mitigation
- Maintain a good relationship and work jointly with – Public Health Officers and other partners to undertake home visits, meetings and to ensure health LGA’s ownership.
Reporting & data quality control (10%):
- Review distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
- Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
- Ensure submission of other reports to keep the STOL and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.
Coordination and representation (10%):
- Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
- Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by STO
Administrative and other duties (10%):
- Ensure the development of individual and team action plans to ensure role complementarities in achieving the set treatment target.
- Participate in the follow-up of supplies consumption.
- Provide information for overall planning of stock levels, making sure that they are sufficient for the operations at SMC sites
- Ensure that all HF release physical inventory of all SMC commodities supplied at the end of each cycle.
- Any other duties as required by the line manager
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Clinical Officer, nurse, science, social science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
- At least two years field experience in related field
- Fluency in English, Hausa and/or other local languages is required
- Experience working in drug/commodity supply management, M&E and logistics
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including LGA staff, HFW and community leaders
- Experience of conducting quality supportive supervision and data use
Desirable:
- A broad range of experience including logistics, training and capacity building ability
- Experience of supporting teams
- Experience working at LGA level
Work-based skills
Essential:
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Basic computer skills particularly Microsoft Office
- Flexible, ability to work both as an individual and as a team member and under stress in what can be a harsh environment
- Nigerian citizen (legal requirement)
Desirable:
- Ability to speak and understand English.
Application Closing Date
6th August, 2024.
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5). Field Assistant
Location: Jigawa
Job type: Full-time
Job Description
- The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
- He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.
Scope of work:
- The role of LGA Field Assistant assist the quality implementation of delivery of SMC services at the community level by HFW/supervisors and CHWs through the timely delivery of SMC commodities and supplies and documentation of program activities.
- He/she interacts with the LGA management team, keeps them updated on the program progress and ensures high-quality SMC implementation.
Key working relationships:
- The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the State Technical Officer (STO) on the implementation of SMC activities.
- S/he gives feedback to the STO in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
- S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.
Key accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):
- Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route plan, planning meetings, commodity distributions and monitoring to avoid any stock out, Community mobilization activities, supervision, monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure accountability of received commodities and supplies through tracking consumption levels and review of reconciliation reports
- Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
- Track program targets and timely implement the planned activities to ensure program meets targets and review reports from LGAs and HFW for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Ensure implementation of activities are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the STO for mitigation
- Maintain a good relationship and work jointly with – Public Health Officers and other partners to undertake home visits, meetings and to ensure health LGA’s ownership.
Reporting & data quality control (10%):
- Review distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
- Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
- Ensure submission of other reports to keep the STOL and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.
Coordination and representation (10%):
- Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
- Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by STO
Administrative and other duties (10%):
- Ensure the development of individual and team action plans to ensure role complementarities in achieving the set treatment target.
- Participate in the follow-up of supplies consumption.
- Provide information for overall planning of stock levels, making sure that they are sufficient for the operations at SMC sites
- Ensure that all HF release physical inventory of all SMC commodities supplied at the end of each cycle.
- Any other duties as required by the line manager
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Clinical Officer, nurse, science, social science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
- At least two years field experience in related field
- Fluency in English, Hausa and/or other local languages is required
- Experience working in drug/commodity supply management, M&E and logistics
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including LGA staff, HFW and community leaders
- Experience of conducting quality supportive supervision and data use
Desirable:
- A broad range of experience including logistics, training and capacity building ability
- Experience of supporting teams
- Experience working at LGA level
Work-based skills
Essential:
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Basic computer skills particularly Microsoft Office
- Flexible, ability to work both as an individual and as a team member and under stress in what can be a harsh environment
- Nigerian citizen (legal requirement)
Desirable:
- Ability to speak and understand English
Deadline: 6th August, 2024.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: