State Technical Malaria Lead- Kebbi State (6 Months Contract)

at  Management Sciences for Health MSH

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: The State Technical Malaria Lead will be responsible for supporting the State Coordinator with technical leadership of the program by providing malaria technical expertise in the conceptualization and implementation of state systems and processes to support effective and efficient delivery of malaria services. S/he will serve as a resource for up-to-date technical information on malaria control and elimination to USAID PMI and key stakeholders including the State Malaria Elimination Program. The position will oversee malaria services quality assurance initiatives at the state level including improvements to diagnosis through RDTs and microscopy, and accurate treatment of both severe and uncomplicated cases of malaria using national treatment guidelines; IPTp, iCCM, and SMC implementation where applicable.
DEPARTMENT: Malaria Program

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in health and postgraduate qualification in public health or related discipline
• Should have good understanding of the Nigerian health system and the interrelationships within the public and private health sector
• Knowledge and minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience working on malaria control in public and private in Nigeria
• In depth knowledge of malaria and public health principles with proven technical skills in malaria, including malaria case management, and integrated community case management of childhood illnesses
• Experience working with Ministry of Health and other Health Departments/Agencies on policy and strategy formulation at national and/or subnational levels;
• Experience with broader human resource capacity building
• Nigerian with good understanding of local context.
• Significant experience in project management, program coordination and sound negotiation skills with malaria partners;
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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