VACANCY IN A USAID –FUNDED MALARIA PROJECT

VACANCY IN A USAID –FUNDED MALARIA PROJECTThe USAID supported Malaria Action Programme for states (MAPS), is a 5 year project implementing USAID mandate of improving malaria control at scale in nine (9) states namely, Benue, Cross-River, Ebonyi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, Zamfara, Akwa-Ibom, Kebbi and the country office Abuja.Malaria Consortium (MC), one of the implementing partners of the MAPS projects, now seeks to employ professionals with expertise in implementing malaria programme activities in the Abuja and Kogi offices.Prevention Specialist (Public Sector LLINs): AbujaThe prevention specialist will be based in the Abuja office. S/he will work closely with MAPS team particularly with the program technical specialist and relevant external stakeholders to ensure continuous and effective implementation of malaria prevention strategies.Additional key responsibilities will include:·         Lead the MAPS project activities to increase the availability and access to LLINs through the public sector.·         Support the public sector/states in LLIN distribution which includes mop-up and future state wide campaigns.·         Support MAPS focal states through training and capacity building to ensure skills are built at health facilities, LKAs and states for prevention interventions·         Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure LLIN availability in MAPS states·         Provide technical support to states for qualification and forecasting for future LLIN needs.Qualification: Candidates must have an advanced degree in social, health or medical sciences with a minimum of 6 years experience within the development sector. S/he must have demonstrable experience in project and data management. Prior experience in LLIN Distribution and campaign activities from start to finish is essential. Hands-on use of relevant  computer application tools and database softwares such as Ms Excel, Access, SPSS, EPi  info & NetCalc is also required for this positionMalaria Implementation Officer: KogiThe malaria implementation officer will be based in the Kogi state office of the Maps project. S/he will be responsible for the implementation of malaria technical activities as well as malaria control strategies at the state. LGAs health facilities and grass-root levels. The officer will represent the project in malaria Technical Group and other   relevant health coordinating committees with the approval of the state coordinator. Additional key responsibilities will include:·         Coordinate the implementation of state-based activities on malaria prevention (including LLIN distribution, use and monitoring)·         Provide support for malaria case management (diagnosis and treatment) within the state including supporting for LMIS.·         Provide technical support to states to improve intermittent preventive therapy for pregnant women.·         Provide technical support for capacity building on malaria technical areas including training of personnel at the state ministry of health and other facilities·         Provide technical expertise al the state level to the SMCP as it relates to all issues on capacity building for the management of malarial control.Qualification: Candidates must have a medical degree and post-graduate qualification in public Health, Epidemiology or other discipline. S/he must have at least 5 years work experience in public health particularly in malaria programme services or service delivery. Prior knowledge of the operations of public and private sector stakeholders within the aid sector is essential. Excellent communication skill with hands-on computer proficiency is also required.Terms and conditions of Employment: The appointment term will be a period of up to 15 months, with an initial 6 months probationary period.Method of Application: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should   submit a copy of their recent CV using the name of the position as subject of the email through the appropriate link at: www.gridconsuilting.net All applications must be submitted latest Friday, 23rd May, 2014, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.