Vacancies At Malaria Consortium

Job Details

The Service Delivery Officer will work closely with tile Project Manager and the team in providing technical support and direct implementation of projects for iCCM activities focused on identification, training, logistics for iCCM commodities and supervision of health facility and community health workers in the State.

Other key responsibilities include;
•    Provide leadership in ensuring roll-out of project service delivery activities to meet international standards of quality;
•    Provide support for the finalization of the project performance and M&E frameworks and take the lead in the ope rationalization of the frameworks;
•    Coordinate the implementation of supervisory activities to community health volunteers based on finalized supervisory plans; Provide support for the adaptation of iCCM training manuals to Niger State Context:
•    Contribute to the finalization of the criteria for selecting communities, health facilities and volunteers for iCCM project implementation based on continuum of care approach;
•    Take the lead in assessing the logistics and supply chain for iCCM commodities in the State;

Qualification:

• A post-graduate degree in one of the following; Public health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or other health-related disciplines is required for this position.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3-years' experience working in a developing country with an excellent knowledge of medical supplies, procurement and supply chain management. S/he must have an excellent knowledge and skills in malaria control, pneumonia and diarrhoea.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills are essential tor this position as well as a good knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation and public health principles.

Terms of Employment:

• The appointment is for a period of 2-years; which is subject to an annual grant approval by CIDA/WHO based on performance.
• There is possibility of contract extension for 3-4 years based on overall project performance.
• The programme offers very competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.