State Capacity Building Officer at USAID

Additional key responsibilities include;

• Oversee all Malaria program management capacity building activities carried out in each state and relating to malaria prevention and control; Ensure the State and LGA stakeholders and organizations play leading roles in planning, conducting and supervising malaria prevention and control activities; Provide technical expertise at the state level to the program as it relates to all issues on capacity building for the management of malaria control;

• Provide strategic leadership at State levels to the project as it regards all issues relating to capacity building of Management for malaria prevention and control;

• Assist the State Malaria Control program to develop effective harmonization of all 'malaria control activities at State and LGA
levels;

Qualification:

• A medical doctor with post-graduate qualification in Public Health or other related disciplines in health and medical sciences.
• An extensive knowledge of management in Public health, policy development and health systems in Nigeria; as well as capacity building tools is required.
• A significant track record in program and people management at state level is required for this position.
• S/he must have a minimum of 4-years' experience in Capacity Building.
• Previous experience in management of Health service delivery and Primary Health care in Nigeria is essential.
• An excellent hands-on knowledge and use of Microsoft office tools is desirable.

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

The appointment term will be a period of 2-years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers very competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.