Malaria Consortium State Technical Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Malaria Consortium State Technical Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Job PurposeTo work with the project manager and team in providing technical support and direct implementation of projects for iCCM activities with a focus on the identification, training, logistic system for iCCM commodities and supervision of health facility and community health workers in the state.
Scope of Work
The State Technical Officer (STO) would support the programme activities at state level, in all service delivery points in all the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of operation to ensure timely programme delivery to achieve given targets and objectives.
Key Working Relationships
The officer working under the line-management of the Zonal Programme Manager (ZPM) and in close collaboration with the state, LGA, community actors, stakeholders and partners would deliver aspects of the programme as per the specified job tasks and expected deliverables.
Key Accountabilities
Technical contributions (70%)
Coordinate the implementation of state-based activities on malaria prevention (including routine LLIN distributions, use and monitoring)
Work closely with the SR that would deliver mass distribution of LLINs in state of operation
Coordinate programme activities to support malaria case management (diagnosis and treatment) within the state including support for LMIS
Support the State MoH to implement activities for improving Intermittent Preventive Therapy for pregnant women (IPTp)
Technical support for the planning and management of malaria and other communicable disease control programmes at state level
Coordinate public sector, private sector and civil society on-site training of health workers, Community Care Givers and PMVs on malaria prevention and case management
Support capacity building of the State MoH personnel on malaria technical areas
Preparation and submission of project malaria technical activity reports to ZPM
Coordinate the project specific and support to State MoH 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 ZPM
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 Project Manager
Technical performance management and Quality Assurance (10%)
Take the lead in ensuring roll-out of project service delivery activities meet international standard of quality
Document evidence and best practices that are related to the programme
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
Excellent written and spoken English
Work-based skills and competencies
Essential
Knowledge of medical supplies procurement and supply chain management
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
Core Competencies
Delivering results
LEVEL C - Supports others to achieve results
Displays a positive and enthusiastic approach and is not deterred by setbacks, finding alternative ways to reach goals or targets
Supports others to plan and deliver results
Supports others to manage and cope with setbacks
Analysis and use of information
LEVEL C - Works confidently with complex data to support work
Interprets complex written information
Works confidently with data before making decisions, for example; interpreting trends, issues and risks
Acquainted with the validity, relevance and limitations of different sources of evidence
Interpersonal and communications:
LEVEL C - Adapts communications effectively
Tailors communication (content, style and medium) to diverse audiences
Communicates equally effectively at all organisational levels
Understands others’ underlying needs, concerns and motivations and communicates effectively in sensitive situations
Resolves intra-team and inter-team conflicts effectively
Collaboration and partnering
LEVEL C - Builds strong networks internally and participates actively in external networks and think tanks
Builds strong networks internally
Participates actively in external networks and/or think tanks
Engages with relevant experts to gather and evaluate evidence
Shares and implements good practice with internal and external peers
Leading and motivating people
LEVEL C – Effectively leads and motivates others or direct reports
Gives regular, timely and appropriate feedback
Acknowledges good performance and deals with issues concerning poor performance
Carries out staff assessment and development activities conscientiously and effectively
Develops the skills and competences of others through the development and application of skills
Coaches and supports team members when they have difficulties
Flexibility/ adaptability
LEVEL D - Clarifies priorities and ensures learning from experience
Clarifies priorities when leading change
Sees and shows others the benefits of strategic change
Helps colleagues/team members to practice stress management through prioritization of workloads and modelling of appropriate self-management and care
Makes time to learn from experience and feedback, and apply the lessons to a new situation
Application Closing Date
19th July, 2020.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Malaria Consortium State Technical Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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