Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity, or nationality. As CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, strengthening and building the capacity of partner organizations is fundamental to the work of CRS. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on health, vulnerable children, agriculture, extractives and governance, and peace building programming.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Technical Advisor Case Management
Location: Abuja
Department: Programms/Global Fund Malaria Program
Band: E1
Reports to: Technical Director
Job Summary:
The position of Case Management Advisor will provide technical leadership and oversight for malaria case management activities - diagnosis with Rapid Diagnostic Kits (RDTs), treatment (with Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACTs) for uncomplicated malaria and treatment for severe malaria with injectable Artesunate); prevention and management of malaria in pregnancy and community case management. S/he will provide training, accompaniment and technical support to SRs and will liaise with counterparts in Federal and State Ministries of Health to ensure adherence to national strategies and guidelines for malaria case management.
Qualifications
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• M.D/MBBS required with significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment OR post graduate degree in health management or public health. • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in malaria programming and provision of technical assistance to government and non-government partners. • Familiarity with current strategies and best practices for malaria case management.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver trainings on malaria case management. â–¡Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently.
• Strong representational skills and ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners (including representatives of government agencies) in a professional manner on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands
• Strategic, analytical and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills; strong demonstrated writing skills required (reports, evaluations)
• Willingness and ability to travel in-country (sometimes on short notice) up to 50% and out of the country up to 10%
Application Closing Date
12th December, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "Application Form Below" and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document to: [email protected]. Click here for full details
Note
• Title of the position and desired location must be stated as the subject of the email e.g. Program Manager - Ondo.
• Applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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