The Management Sciences for Health Regional Senior, Malaria Technical Advisor Jobs in Nigeria

The Management Sciences for Health Regional Senior, Malaria Technical Advisor Jobs in Nigeria



Project
  • PMI-S is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by MSH.
  • The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, LGA and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention.
  • PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Programs (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020.

    Main Purpose of the Job

    The RSMTA is a senior level position with two major roles on the project:
  • To deputize for the SMTA in provision of technical support and strategic direction to the PMI-S project’s program staff in the 4 states (including the State Malaria
  • Technical Leads (SMTL), the Malaria Case Management/MIP (MC/MIP) Officers, the iCCM technical advisors, and the Private Sector advisors).
  • In consultation with the State Coordinator and the SMTL, s/he will provide high level TA to SMEP, SMOH and SPHCDA on malaria case management; surveillance, monitoring and evaluation; and strengthening capacity of SMEP and health systems.

    Requirements

  • A First Degree in a Medicine or health-related field, and a Master's Degree in Health, Management or related field is required.
  • A minimum of 7 years progressive experience managing and implementing public health programs in Nigeria; three years of which at a senior level and two years on a malaria program is required.
  • Experience working in at least 2 of the states of the respective task orders and knowledge of the local
    cultures is necessary.
  • NGO experience is an advantage.
  • Experience working on donor-funded projects, and understanding of US Government policies and procedures is an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated success achieving results in multiple malaria disciplines (e.g., LLIN distribution, malaria prevention, malaria in pregnancy, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and severe malaria).
  • Strong communication skill to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
  • Advanced professional proficiency in writing and reading English is required.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; The Management Sciences for Health Regional Senior, Malaria Technical Advisor Jobs in Nigeria

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