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  • Posted: Nov 10, 2022
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    MSH, a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over ...
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    Technical Officer

    Overview

    • The Technical Officer (TO) position is designed to work in close collaboration with the Senior Technical Manager, project staff, and project partners in ensuring the delivery of quality case management interventions in public and private health facilities.
    • S/he will provide technical support to state malaria programmes in all aspects of direct implementation of program activities as various service delivery points at state and LGA levels to meet up with the technical demands of the grant.
    • S/He will provide technical support to state agencies/programmes in all aspects of direct implementation of case management activities at state and LGA levels.
    • S/He with support from state colleagues will ensure the delivery of quality malaria interventions in communities and LGAs in assigned state while working in close collaboration with project partners and MSH colleagues.
    • The TO will support planning for state level training and quarterly on-site supervision visits at service delivery points. S/He will be responsible for tracking of case management activities at state level and any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
    • The Technical Officer, Malaria provides technical support to the State Malaria Elimination Programs and LGAs for the achievement of objectives set forth in the Global Fund Malaria Grant, which support the National Malaria Control Strategy.

    Responsibilities

    • Work in close collaboration with the MSH state-based specialists (M&E and SCMS) to support the SMEP/SMOH in the implementation of all case management activities, in line with grant targets and deliverables by ensuring adherence to national strategies and guidelines for malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
    • Work with States and LGAs in planning and coordinating training for health workers, Integrated Monitoring and Supportive Supervision (iMSV).
    • Support the State MoH to implement all aspects of the seasonal malaria chemoprevention intervention. A mass drug campaign for children under 5 years
    • Support the State MoH to implement activities for improving Intermittent Preventive Therapy for pregnant women (IPTp) and routine LLIN distribution in pregnant women and children under 5 years
    • Support capacity building of the State MoH personnel on malaria technical areas
    • Preparation and submission of project malaria technical activity reports to Senior Technical Manager
    • Represent MSH on malaria Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and other relevant health coordinating committees at state level
    • Contribute to quarterly lessons identification and learning documentation and dissemination.
    • Preparation and submission of project service delivery activity reports to Senior Technical Manager
    • Document evidence and best practices that are related to the programme.

    Qualifications

    • M.D/MBBS required with some field experience in clinical and/or community-based malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment or a graduate degree in health management or public health. Specialized experience in malaria is highly preferred.
    • At least 3 years of post NYSC relevant experience in public health. Any experience in malaria programming will be an added advantage. Some health-related community development experience is required.
    • Experience in malaria programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of programmatic and technical service delivery challenges is highly desired.
    • Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.
    • Experience with, and a demonstrated commitment to, community-based approach to development.
    • Experience with GF donor funding requirement a plus.
    • Capacity to prepare evidence-based reports and documents.
    • Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical documents.
    • Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basis.
    • Previous experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
    • Good verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations.
    • Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
    • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) are required for effectively operating in this position. Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.

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    Office Assistant

    General Responsibilities

    • Stocks, stores and warehouse management. Including- Maintaining inventory (supplies, items, equipment) and keeping of inventory records.

    • Asset management including tagging/coding, Safeguarding of assets/supplies and management of registers.

    • Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, scanning, mailing and filing.

    • Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.

    • Assist with the research of prices of goods/services and preparation of Purchase Request.

    • Assist with the Internal and external audit preparations including putting together relevant documentation on vehicles/logistics records.

    • Assist in organizing for the dispatch and receipt of goods and equipment whenever required and ensure that packing list, waybills and  export  documentations   where  necessary  are prepared and ensure that shipping details are communicated in writing promptly to the receiver.

    • Capacity building of team members.

    • File incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner.

    • Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue.

    • With direction from the PMI-S IT associate, assist in performing preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals on a monthly basis (monthly report of the work done submitted to the Field Finance and Operations Manager).

    • Arrange spaces for new employees making sure the availability of desks, chairs etc. are ready for them to use on the start day

    • Coordinate and making sure that materials, equipment, etc required for the activity are organized and ready for the activity

    • Prepare the Projector and other presentation materials for quality presentations.

    • Travel to site offices whenever there is a need to, and resolve issues independently as much as can be achieved.

    • Ability to travel 40% of the time to various state offices.

    • Ensure that systems are in place in the state office to ensure that operations are managed smoothly, and staff act in full compliance with local laws, adhere to contract/award and donor requirements, and comply with MSH policies and standard operating procedures.

    • Monitor and ensure compliance.

    • Receive invoices, prepare service/job completion forms for payment of vendors.

    • Supervise the cleaners and ensuring the environment meets cleaning standard.

    • Manage the repairs and maintenance of the Generators, Photocopiers, Printers and general office maintenance work in the office.

    • Maintain, track and monitor the usage of diesel consumption for the generator.

    • Any other duties assigned.

    Required Minimum Education:

    High school degree. University degree preferred.

    Required Minimum Experience:

    • 3 – 5 years related work experience. 

    • Experience with International organizations in Nigeria will be an added advantage.

    • Warm personality with strong communication skills.

    • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.

    • Knowledge of computers and relevant software application.

    • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

    • Ability to work a switchboard.

    • Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when    working under pressure.

    Knowledge and Skills:

    • Verbal and written language skills in English required

    • Telephone Skills

    • Verbal Communication

    • Microsoft Office Skills

    • Listening, Professionalism

    • Customer Focus, Organization

    • Informing Others

    • Handles Pressure

    Competencies:

    • Verbal and written communication skills

    • Professional personal presentation    

    • Customer service orientation   

    • Information management

    • Organizing and planning

    • Attention to detail

    • Initiative

    • Reliability

    • Stress tolerance

    • Ability to travel if required.

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