The USAID supported Malaria Action ProgramJor 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 project, now, seeks to employ professionals with expertise in implementing malaria programme activities in theAbuja and Kogi offices.
Prevention Specialist (Public Sector LLINs): Abuja
The Prevention Specialist will be based in the Abuja office. S/he will work closely with MAPS team particularly with the program technical specialists 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, LGAs and states for prevention interventions;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure LLiN availability in MAPS states:
• Provide technical support to states for quantification 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 Data, Epi Info & NetCalc is also required forthis position.
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 e-mail through the appropriate link at www.gridconsulting.net. All applications must be submitted latest Friday, 23'· May, 2014. Please note that only shourtlised candidates will be contacted for interview .
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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