Senior Technical Malaria Officer At Donor-Funded Malaria Programme


Posted on: Tue 01-04-2014

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: 
Senior Technical Malaria Officer:
Location: Lagos 
The job holder will assist the Technical Malaria Manager (TMM) in providing technical support to State level malaria control efforts and direct "implementation of projects for the' control of malaria at the state, community and grass-root levels. S/he will provide support the TMM in engaging partners for malaria control, capacity building of health workers and coordinate LLiNs distribution at the state levels. 
Qualifications: A medical degree and post graduate international qualification in a health related discipline with a minimum of 8 years prior experience in public health in Nigeria. S/he must have proven technical skills in malaria case management and a significant knowledge of the policies and practices of the Nigerian Ministries of Health. Proven training, presentation and writing skills are required for this post. Prior experience in a similar project environment will be an added advantage. 
Terms of Appointment: 
The appointment term will be for a maximum period of 2-years with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary  packages. Local terms and conditions will apply. 
Method of Application: 
Interested candidates should submit an electronic copy of an application letter 
and an updated CV through by clicking here 
All applicationsmustbereceivedbyFriday.11th April, 2014. Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to engaging the best candidates immediately. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for selection tests and interviews.