🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Malaria Consortium

Abuja | Nigeria Posted 1 year ago Posted on Accounting / Audit / Finance, Administration / Office / Operations, Engineering / Technical, Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical, Project Management

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 following positions below:

1.) Zonal Project Manager
2.) Technical Lead - Clinical Care
3.) Finance & Administration Manager
4.) Manager - Waste Management
5.) Manager Pharmacist
6.) Grievance Redress Mechanism Manager
7.) Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Zonal Project Manager

Job Title: Zonal Project Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: This is a Temporary, full time vacancy

Scope of Work

The Zonal Project Manager will provide supportive leadership to the PF-SMC project team and support the implementation of project activities in the States.
S/he will be responsible for the provision of project management of the project at the national level. The position will be based in the country office, with regular travel within implementing states.

Key Working Relationships:

S/he would be reporting to the Project Director, and will relate with the major stakeholders and partners. S/he would line manage the key project staff in the country and state offices.
The role will be part of the senior management team of the programme contributing to the overall project strategy and

2.) Technical Lead - Clinical Care

Job Title: Technical Lead - Clinical Care

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: This is a Temporary, full time vacancy

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Technical Lead - Clinical Care to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria.
The Technical Lead for Clinical Care will provide technical leadership to the Support to Malaria Elimination Project in Nigeria.
The position holder will be responsible for overseeing the clinical care component of the project, working closely with the Project Director and project team to implement evidence-based approaches to achieve the projects outcomes.

Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

Postgraduate Degree in Epidemiology / Public Health / Medicine / Nursing / Parasitology / Tropical Medicine with a focus on malaria control / elimination
Medical and Clinical qualification
At least 8 years working in technical role with an excellent understanding of malaria control/elimination approaches
Significant experience in intervention design and implementation of large-scale malaria control projects, including the sustenance of impact
Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities of malaria control Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) and in particular the reasons for the high burden of malaria in Nigeria
Experience in setting up standards of technical quality as well as internal quality assurance mechanisms and their functioning
Familiarity with the Nigerian health system
Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English

Salary
Competitive against market.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 3 years depending on funding.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.

3.) Finance & Administration Manager

Job Title: Finance & Administration Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: This is a Temporary, full time vacancy

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Finance & Administration Manager to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria.
The Finance & Administration Manager will be responsible for all financial and administration aspects of the project.
These include project administration, financial reporting, financial accounting and budget management ensuring good value for money is achieved on the project.
They will ensure compliance within the project of both the donor regulations and Malaria Consortium’s policies and processes.

Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

Qualified Accountant in a recognised global body, ACA or CIMA
Significant experience with 3 years in a financial management managerial position
Highly familiar with cost accounting standards and management of sub-contracts and sub-grants with partners
Past exposure and experience working on large scale projects and managing teams across multiple locations
Previous experience of providing data to evidence value for money on a project.

Salary
Competitive against market.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 3 years depending on funding.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.

4.) Manager - Waste Management

Job Title: Manager - Waste Management

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: This is a Temporary, full time vacancy

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Health Care Waste Manager to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria .
The Manager – Waste Management will manage all medical related waste management at health facility level and at community commodities for which Malaria Consortium is responsible for in Nigeria and will also maintain oversight of all commodities for which Malaria Consortium Nigeria is accountable for.

Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

Degree in Environmental or Medical Sciences or any other Science course with Master's Degree in any of these courses (Public Health, Environmental / Medical Sciences any other relevant courses),
At least five (5) years of progressive experiences in HCWM;
The consultant is expected to have previous experience in the preparation of HCWM technical instruments recognized by the World Bank, strong country knowledge and of World Bank safeguard policies, experience in hazardous/HCWM activities;
At least five years’ experience in developing training manuals or other training documents for programs/projects funded by multilateral agencies specifically on hazardous/HCWM, working experience in Nigeria or developing country under similar condition;
Good technical and organizational background in performing hazardous/HCWM for programs/projects, and ability to cooperate and interact with stakeholders including facilitating meetings and workshops.
Good knowledge of the healthcare waste streams generated in Nigeria

Salary
Competitive against market.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 3 years depending on funding.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.

5.) Manager Pharmacist

Job Title: Manager Pharmacist

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: This is a Temporary, full time vacancy

The Vacancy

We are recruiting for a Manager Pharmacist to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria .
The Manager-Pharmacist will be responsible for overseeing procurement, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and supply management activities of the Support to Malaria Elimination Project in FCT, Nigeria.
S/he will ensure the availability of quality-assured malaria prevention and treatment commodities, including Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs) and other malaria control commodities.
The Manager-Pharmacist will be accountable for leading the design and implementation of capacity building interventions for the project staff and partners.

Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

Educated at a Bachelor's level in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated experience in Procurement, warehousing, distribution, logistics and supply management;
Familiar with Donor funded procurement, warehousing and supply planning;
Strong knowledge of WHO Good Storage and Good Distribution Practices
Experience with managing pharmaceutical supply chains
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) English

Salary
Competitive against market.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 3 years depending on funding.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.

6.) Grievance Redress Mechanism Manager

Job Title: Grievance Redress Mechanism Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: This is a Temporary, full time vacancy

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Grievance Redress Mechanism Manager to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria.
The scope of the role is to be responsible for overseeing the management and resolution of grievances received from community members, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders related to Malaria Consortium’s Support to Malaria Elimination project in FCT, Nigeria. The role will be responsible for ensuring that all grievances are handled in a timely, fair, and effective manner and that feedback is provided to the relevant stakeholders.
The Manager will supervise the Assistant Communication Officer.

Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

A Degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies or related fields
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of successfully managing grievance mechanisms.
Strong understanding of accountability principles and mechanisms for community-based programs
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Salary
Competitive against market.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 3 years depending on funding.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.

7.) Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Job Title: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: This is a Temporary, full time vacancy

Job Purpose

The Senior M&E Officer will serve as the main focal person for all Research, MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) activity which include data validation, DQA, coordination meetings, capacity building in data quality and supportive supervisory visit to strengthen health management information system in SMC project in the state.
S/he will assist and report to the M&E manager regarding the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.

Scope of Work

The incumbent will work as part of the project team under the direct supervision of the State project manager with technical guidance of the M&E Manager and indirectly through the PF-Programme Director for the attainment of the project goal.

Key Working Relationships:

The officer working under the line-management of the State Coordinator and in close collaboration with the state, LGA, community actors, stakeholders and partners would deliver aspects of the project as per the specified job tasks and expected deliverables.

Key Accountabilities
Technical Contributions 50%:

Plan and implement M&E activities related to PF- SMC in the approved work plan under the guidance of the Project Manager
Serve as the focal person for all monitoring and evaluation related work for the project within the state.
Ensure high quality data are available on a regular and timely basis for programmatic decision making
Manage the information-gathering process for results and performance reports, in addition to other briefings, summaries, papers, presentations, etc. for various audiences as needed. (I suggest ‘manage the data collection and management processes before, during and after each round of mass SMC drug administration, including sentinel site monitoring)
Coordinate the documentation of PF- SMC activities in form of reports and ensure proper archiving of such for easy access and reference
Assist program and project manager to develop robust monitoring plans for quantitative and qualitative reporting on project performance indicators.
Adapt and maintain a high quality database for the project in line with the regional standards.
Contribute to work plans, sub agreements, budgets, pipelines, technical reports, and deliverables.
Routinely monitor project performance against targets and prepare periodic reports on M&E activities for PF- SMC Project.
Participate in project assessments, evaluations and design including development of survey protocols

Program Management (10%):

Support SMoH staff with coordinating program management activities, by ensuring that the recommended coordination meetings hold at the LGA and state levels.
Work with the state and LGA Ministry of Health staff to ensure that reports are obtained from all health facilities within the state through appropriate state-specific mechanisms.
Participate in regular monitoring and supervisory visits to the PF-supported health facilities, and ensure that action plans are developed for identified gaps.
Support health facilities with ensuring that all items in the action plans are addressed and all outstanding gaps are closed.

Accountability (10%):

Support programming staff to engage key populations in monitoring and evaluating program’s performance and to incorporate participatory methods into M&E systems in Nigeria.
Orient program staff and partners on the basic principles and practices of beneficiary accountability in Nigeria.
Support the development and implementation of feedback and response channels to reflect the preferences of community members and beneficiaries.
Ensure that beneficiary feedback is adequately documented, addressed, analysed, and utilized by program teams.

Knowledge Management and Learning (20%):

Ensure that state M&E and program teams regularly review and accordingly adjust M&E plans and tools in the light of changes and needs in the field context based on monitoring data and reflection sessions.
Support learning-to-action events and reflection sessions to systematically analyse data for programmatic use for the state, and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design and implementation.
Conduct regular data review and analysis for feedback to states for program improvement, and for updates to national level (MC and government).
Support program staff in key activities including development of a learning agenda, organizing regular learning events, supporting operations research, and reflecting, documentation, and communication of learning initiatives.
Support knowledge management systems and practices to gather, document and share best practices with project team, MC country office, government and technical partners. Collaborate with M&E and program staff to develop learning briefs, project bulletins and other materials for dissemination.
Promote adoption of the best practices in knowledge management by other project staff and government partners.

Representation (10%):

Liaise with technical counterparts in the State Ministry of Health, and other local stakeholders engaged in malaria activities in Nigeria.
Participate in events/ meetings related to Monitoring, Evaluation and research, including quarterly Principal Recipient and Sub-recipients quarterly review meetings.
Actively participate in the M&E Community of Practice and government M&E staff.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:

Degree in Statistics, Demography, Mathematics or any other relevant quantitative discipline
Minimum of 5 years experience
Demonstrable contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities, social and cultural constraints and realities related to community assessment, project design, evaluation and implementation
Cognate experience in monitoring and evaluation of community-based interventions is highly desirable
Experience in managing HMIS and CLMS as well as familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems will be added advantages.
Experience in survey design and implementation, development of data bases and analysis and write up of survey results
Demonstrated skills in data management and quantitative data analysis

Work Based Skills and Competencies:

A solid understanding of health systems strengthening
Proficiency in database management especially DHIS; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and demonstrable experience with statistical software packages (Stata, SPSS, Epi Info)
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
Proven writing, communication and presentation skills in English
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
Facilitation and coordination skills
The ideal candidate must be attentive to detail, highly organised, flexible and self-motivated with excellent communication skills in written and oral communication
He/she must clearly display the ability to effectively prioritise and perform tasks to meet tight deadlines

Salary
Competitive

Application Closing Date
4th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.
Candidates who have been blacklisted by the Global Fund project need not apply.