Sightsavers Technical Advisor for Lymphatic Filariasis & Morbidity Jobs in Nigeria

Sightsavers Technical Advisor for Lymphatic Filariasis & Morbidity Jobs in Nigeria

About the Role

Sightsavers’ work in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) aims to reduce health disparities and disease burdens by building sustainable, locally owned health programs. As a Country Coordinating Partner on the RLM Fund expansion project (2024-2030), Sightsavers will help eliminate NTDs in Africa, focusing on river blindness and lymphatic filariasis (LF). This $500M initiative, supported by the UAE and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will provide hydrocele surgeries and lymphedema self-care management to thousands, requiring strong technical coordination and program management.

Jobholder Requirements

A good understanding of transmission, epidemiology, physiopathology and elimination strategies of LF.

Experience on MMDP/DMDI situation analysis, plans development and cases finding.

Experience on MMDP/DMDI activities implementation.

Experience on health facilities readiness assessment for lymphedema and hydrocele.

Strong knowledge of lymphedema selfcare kits, hydrocele surgical kits (drugs & consumables and surgical instruments.

Ability to plan and implement MMDP/DMDI patients follow up (lymphedema and hydrocele).

Ability to provide team training on lymphedema management and supervision on the field.

Experience on planning and implementing routinely or surgical camps for

hydrocele surgery.

Experience working globally on disability inclusion and/or gender mainstreaming and in complex environments.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Sightsavers Technical Advisor for Lymphatic Filariasis & Morbidity Jobs in Nigeria

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