SuNMaP is DFID-funded seven year programme (2008 -2015) to support the National Malaria Elimination Programme. It currently operates in ten states, namely; Awka, Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Niger, Ogun and Yobe with its headquarters in Abuja. The project is managed by a consortium of three international organizations, namely: Malaria Consortium UK, Health Partners International and GRID Consulting Nigeria. 

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 Elimination programme (NMEP) at allieveis. 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 five years and now seeks to employ additional professionals to fill some senior management positions: 

Knowledge Management & Research Specialist:

Location: Abuja 

The Knowledge Management and Research Specialist will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the outputs of the programme relating to operational research. The ideal candidate will provide technical support in facilitating knowledge management and documentation activities within the project. S/he in collaboration with the Programme Technical Director will support the strengthening of the NMEP Operational research platform and coordinate activities related to programme operational research. 

Other responsibilities include;  ,

•  Provide Capacity building support to NMEP and SMEPs, as well as SuNMaP technical staff in programme supported states in knowledge management related issues; 

•  Provide support to the implementation of programme knowledge management systems and documentation; 

•  Liaise with research groups involved in studies to ensure effective tracking of implementation in line with approved protocols; 

•  Facilitate the development of study concepts, expressions of interest and study proposals; 

•  Provide support to selected study groups in the development and implementation of study protocols and tools and dissemination; 

Qualifications: A post graduate qualification in Public Health or other related fields with a minimum of 8-years' experience in operational research is required. S/he must be conversant with health communication approaches and techniques. A good understanding of the concepts and approaches which guide effective knowledge management; is essential for this post. Previous hands-on experience in website and knowledge management in a similar working environment will be an added advantage.