Project Coordinator Job at Malaria Consortium - Nigeria

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Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Project: DFID Program

Organisation: Malaria Consortium

Recruiter: GRID Consulting Limited

This Senior position with close support from the in-country Project Director and the Principle Investigator to effectively manage project activities and resources; particularly in Katsina and its Local Government Areas.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Providing leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project's key stakeholders at the national and sub-national levels.

•   Providing support to the Research officer to develop study protocols and study operating procedures to effectively implement research activities.

•   Working with relevant authorities to ensure that health commodities required for the project are approved, procured and distributed to direct beneficiaries.

•   Sourcing and recruitment of short term consultants and manage them in order to ensure that they achieve their deliverables on time.

•   Overseeing the development and implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation plan, project communication plan and advocacy plans.

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess the following:

•   An experienced Health Professional with a degree in International or Public Health is required for this position.

•   A minimum of 7-years working experience directly managing and implementing large or complex projects.

•   S/he must have good understanding of malaria case management, project management principles, budgeting and the Nigerian health system.

•   Ability to operate at enhanced levels with programme partners within the donor community is essential. Similarly, familiarity with the health and cultural setting of Northern Nigeria, strong communication and coordination skills are required for this position.

•   The ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is required.

About the Organisation: Malaria Consortium is the world's leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the control of malaria, we apply our depth of technical expertise and practical experience to develop smarter solutions that improve and save lives. Beyond malaria, we work to control childhood illnesses, with a new focus on treating and preventing neglected tropical diseases.

Procedure for Application:    

Interested and qualified applicant should apply online with a cover letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 8th March 2013.

Interviews will commence thereafter.

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