Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Zonal Project Manager 

 

Locations: Sokoto, Zamfara & Jigawa / Katsina (3 positions) 

Grade: 9 

Role type: National  

Length of contract: 2 years  

Department: Management 

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager 

 

Country and Project Background

The Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, started operations in 2008, through the DFID/UKaid funded support to National Malaria Programme, SuNMaP (2008 - 2016). The office had presence in 23 states of the country and has managed at various times, about 15 projects. It follows the mandate of the parent organization in Nigeria and has been working specifically in the following areas:

Malaria control/elimination; Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea; Nutrition; and Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

 

Job Purpose

To work with the country office team and SMC Senior Project Manager to effectively manage project activities and resources, provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at national and sub-national level.

 

Key Working Relationships  

The Sate Project manager would be working with the state team and stakeholders in their zones, especially the State Ministries of Health and LGA Departments of Health/PHC, manage the rollout and implementation of the SMC activities in project states.

 

Scope of Work

The State Project Manager (ZPM) would support the programme activities at zonal and state levels, being in charge of a cluster of states to ensure timely project delivery of the programme to achieve given targets and objectives.

Key Accountabilities (percent of time spent on each area) 

 

Project Management (60%):

Work with the programme team and other relevant personnel in the country office to lead activities for smooth project start up and planning in line with the SMC Malaria Project Implementation Plan.

Work with the relevant personnel to prepare all necessary project start up and planning tools on time.

To build and performance manage an effective and technically unsurpassed SMC project team in their states.

 

Technical contributions (10%):

Work with the project teams, SPM and the Country Technical Coordinator to determine technical support needs to implement the project effectively and with high quality. Liaise with the Country Technical Coordinator to obtain regional or global technical support.

 

Representation (10%):

Work with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and SPM to participate in national level meetings and workshops to represent Malaria Consortium at programmatic and coordination events,

Work with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and SPM to keep key national stakeholders abreast with the project.

To exert influence and to advocate for Malaria Consortium’s key technical positions and promote best practice in SMC interventions

 

Person Specification 

Qualifications and Experience:        

Essential:        

Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty is a minimum requirement.  

Extensive experience of working at national or state level in developing countries.  

Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.  

Experience managing project budgets

Proven leadership skills and team leading

Experience in advocacy and policy influencing

Excellent written and spoken English

 

Desirable:   

Experience on SMC-supported project  

Advance knowledge of Microsoft office

 

Work-based Skills and Competencies:             

Essential:        

Proof of strong interpersonal and negotiating skills

Experience in using participatory adult learning techniques and previous experience in mass drug distribution campaign activities  

Excellent report writing and presentation skills are also needed.

Understanding of public health issues in Nigeria

 

Core Competencies

Delivering results 

LEVEL C - Supports others to achieve results:

Displays a positive and enthusiastic approach and is not deterred by setbacks, finding alternative ways to reach goals or targets.

Supports others to plan and deliver results

Supports others to manage and cope with setbacks

Analysis and use of information 

 

Interpersonal and communications:

LEVEL C - Adapts communications effectively:

Tailors communication (content, style and medium) to diverse audiences

 

Collaboration and partnering:

LEVEL C - Builds strong networks internally and participates actively in external networks and think tanks:

Builds strong networks internally  

Participates actively in external networks and/or think tanks.

 

Leading and motivating people:

LEVEL C - Effectively leads and motivates others or direct reports:

Gives regular, timely and appropriate feedback,

Acknowledges good performance and deals with issues concerning poor performance

Carries out staff assessment and development activities conscientiously and effectively

Develops the skills and competences of others through the development and application of skills

Coaches and supports team members when they have difficulties

 

Flexibility/ adaptability:

LEVEL C - Supports others to cope with pressure:

Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems and supports others to do the same

Adapts team approach, goals, and methods to achieve solutions and results in dynamic situations

Sets realistic deadlines and goals for self or team

 

Living the values:

LEVEL C - Supports others to live Malaria Consortium’s values:

Demonstrates personal integrity by using role position responsibly and fairly

Cultivates an open culture within the wider team, promoting accountability, responsibility and respect for individual differences

 

Salary

Competitive.

 

Application Closing Date

29th September, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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