Start-up Consultant, MNTD at PATH

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Develop detailed start-up plan for lifesaving malaria and/or infectious disease surveillance activities in partnership with PATH team.
• Collaborate with the PATH Nigeria Malaria team and projects’ global teams to align on priority activities, recruiting needs, and operational needs in compliance with USG contract regulations
• Ensure up-to-date tracking of all processes in centralized/on-line document.
• Participate in frequent meetings to get or give updates on various start-up activities.
• Identify, mitigate, and elevate potential risks during start-up phase.
• Partner with PATH’s Regional Operational Lead to ensure alignment with organizational requirements.

Technical Assistance

• Liaise with Ministry of Health officials to inform workplan design and prioritization of activities, in line with guidance from USG on lifesaving activities.
• Coordinate with PATH MNTD/CVIA Global technical teams to draft workplan(s), aligning with project-level guidance.
• Meet with other implementing partners such as PMI EVOLVE, GHSC-PSM, Global Fund, etc. to ensure coordination of efforts and identify opportunities for leverage or efficiencies.
• Connect with State-level actors to determine current gaps in services and immediate priorities that align with the project’s objectives.

Human Resources & Office Planning

• Support recruitment efforts (sourcing, interviews, onboarding) as required

Travel

Consultants currently located in Nigeria are preferred. For in-country travel that is required, PATH will support accommodation and expenses for agreed sub-national visits. Agreement on the purpose and dates of travel will be needed prior to travel authorization. Covered travel will include meals and incidental expenses (M&IE), lodging, and travel expenses (i.e., car hire). Reasonable mileage and/or taxi fares for in-person meetings required in Abuja will be reimbursed.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with project start-up and malaria service delivery in Nigeria (15+ years)
• Demonstrated experience with USAID/USG contracts and/or cooperative agreements
• Demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Health and NMEP
• Fluency in English
• Currently based in Abuja