Job Title: Long Term Technical Assistant – NMCP
Location: Abuja
Project: SuNMaP, DFID UK Funded Project
Consultants: Malaria Consortium UK, Health Partners International UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria
Description:
The objective of SuNMaP is to strengthen the delivery of the Nigeria's National Malaria control effort by providing technical support to improve the capacity of the National Malaria Control programme (NMCP) at all levels. In doing this, the programme is working with stakeholders in the health sector public and private; as well as civil societies and partners from the commercial sector. The programme has been in operation for over three years and is now expanding to four additional states; namely; Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna and Yobe.
Responsibilities:
This Senior position is a long-term technical assistant who will be seconded to NMCP to assist the National Programme with coordination and harmonization of programme activities. S/he will support NMCP to:
• Work with all stakeholders (including funders and implementers in both the Federal and State Governmental agencies) to ensure buy-in to the coordination framework.
• Agree monthly work-plans and deliverables with the head of NMCP and SuNMaP.
• Review and update stakeholders mapping document, networks; currently or potentially supporting malaria control in Nigeria.
• Revise the coordination framework for the NMCP in light of the lessons on its implementation so far.
• Ensure the Nigeria Malaria Partnership Coordination continue to be effective.
Qualifications:
• An experienced Health Professional with a degree in International or Public Health is required, with a minimum of 10-years working experience in Malaria control programme.
• S/he must have proven technical skills and knowledge in Malaria Case management and general Programme coordination with knowledge of operations in the Public sector.
• Ability to operate at enhanced levels with programme partners within the donor community is essential. Similarly, strong communication and coordination skills are required for this position.
Method of Application:
Use the link below to apply with your cover letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 24 January 2012.
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