Jobs at Malaria Consortium

Background

• Maaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organizations dedicated to comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organizations, to ensure delivery of effective services, provide technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
• The organization works to improve not only the health of individuals, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps to relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.
• The SARMAAN II Project, an acronym for Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1-59 Months in Nigeria is a large-scale initiative aimed at evaluating the safety and impact of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) on antimicrobial resistance and child mortality.
• The project has both an intervention and a research component, which will be implemented across ten states in Nigeria: Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Jigawa, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe and Adamawa.
• The research component will be led by the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in collaboration with the Federal and State Ministries of Health, national agencies such as Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and international partners, including the University of Washington, University of California San Francisco, and the Institute for Disease Modeling.
• This research component will focus on monitoring drug safety (Adverse Drug Reactions), antimicrobial resistance, and mortality trends.
• The intervention component will however involve a bi-annual (every 6 months) mass administration of azithromycin to children aged 1–59 months and will be implemented by Malaria Consortium alongside other key partners, including Sightsavers, eHealth Africa, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), Mission to Save the Helpless (MiTOSATH), Solina Centre for International Development and Research, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and regulatory bodies such as NHREC and NAFDAC. Malaria Consortium will be implemented directly in Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Gombe and Adamawa states, while providing oversight to AFENET and MiTOSATH to implement in Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe and Bauchi States.
• The primary goal of SARMAAN II is to explore the potential of azithromycin in reducing under-five morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, where the under-five mortality rate (U5MR) currently stands at 105 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate (IMR) at 60 deaths per 1,000 live births. By addressing the leading causes of child mortality including respiratory infections, diarrhea diseases, pneumonia, and malaria, the project aims to contribute to significant reductions in morbidity and hospitalization rates. To achieve measurable impact, the consortium is committed to reaching at least 80% coverage of eligible children across all implementing states during the MDA rounds.

Purpose of the assignment:

• The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to engage LGA Technical Assistants to support training, Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin (AZM), coordination and supervision at the LGA, reverse logistics, reporting, network assessment and overall personnel management. Adamawa (9) & Gombe (4) states respectively.

Scope

• The role of the LGA Technical Assistants (TAs) is to ensure proper planning, execution, and monitoring of the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin and reverse logistics at the LGA level in the state.
• They are expected to collaborate with LGA teams, health facility supervisors, traditional leaders, and Officers in Charge (OICs) of all AZM-implementing facilities. These stakeholders are required to adhere to established AZM administration protocols and implementation strategies.
• The TAs will also engage with the State Ministry of Health, the NTD team, and LGA management teams, where applicable, to keep them informed about program progress and to ensure high-quality implementation of activities across the Local Government Areas in the States.

Specific Deliverables for the LGA TA:

• The LGA TA supports the implementation of activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
• He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.
• The role of LGA TA assists the quality implementation of delivery of AZM services at the community level by HFW/supervisors and CDDs through the timely delivery of AZM commodities and supplies and documentation of program activities.
• He/she interacts with the LGA management team, keeps them updated on the program progress and ensures high-quality AZM implementation.
• The LGA TA takes instructions from the Program Officer (PO) on the implementation of AZM activities.
• S/he gives feedback to the PO in form of basic documentation and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
• S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.
• Ensure the conduct of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin (AZM) across implementing health facilities (HFs) in the assigned LGA.
• Support last-mile distribution of commodities from the State Central Medical Store (CMS) to the health facilities.
• Support the roll out of robust SBC interventions in the assigned LGA.
• Support the conduct of refresher training for Health Facility Workers (HFWs) and Community Drug Distributors (CDDs) to ensure effective program delivery.
• Monitor and report any issues related to digital HCM and non-compliance with AZM administration protocols to the Command-and-control center and HCM team.
• Manage the delivery of all AZM-related activities assigned by the supervisor.

Reporting:

• Narrative Report to be submitted to the State Program Officer and signed off by the SPM.

Qualifications and Experience

• Science, Social Science, or Public Health-related qualification with at least two years’ field experience in related field.
• Fluency in English, Hausa/Fulani and/or other local languages is required.
• Experience working in drug/commodity supply management, M&E and logistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including LGA staff, HFW and community leaders.
• Must be familiar with the use of Kobo Collect, SurveyCTO, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in conducting quality supportive supervision and data use.

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Background

• Maaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organizations dedicated to comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia.
• Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organizations, to ensure delivery of effective services, provide technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
• The organization works to improve not only the health of individuals, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps to relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.
• The SARMAAN II Project, an acronym for Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1-59 Months in Nigeria is a large-scale initiative aimed at evaluating the safety and impact of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) on antimicrobial resistance and child mortality.
• The project has both an intervention and a research component, which will be implemented across ten states in Nigeria: Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Jigawa, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe and Adamawa.
• The research component will be led by the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in collaboration with the Federal and State Ministries of Health, national agencies such as Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and international partners, including the University of Washington, University of California San Francisco, and the Institute for Disease Modeling.
• This research component will focus on monitoring drug safety (Adverse Drug Reactions), antimicrobial resistance, and mortality trends.
• The intervention component will however involve a bi-annual (every 6 months) mass administration of azithromycin to children aged 1–59 months and will be implemented by Malaria Consortium alongside other key partners, including Sightsavers, eHealth Africa, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), Mission to Save the Helpless (MiTOSATH), Solina Centre for International Development and Research, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and regulatory bodies such as NHREC and NAFDAC. Malaria Consortium will be implemented directly in Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Gombe and Adamawa states, while providing oversight to AFENET and MiTOSATH to implement in Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe and Bauchi States.
• The primary goal of SARMAAN II is to explore the potential of azithromycin in reducing under-five morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, where the under-five mortality rate (U5MR) currently stands at 105 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate (IMR) at 60 deaths per 1,000 live births. By addressing the leading causes of child mortality including respiratory infections, diarrhea diseases, pneumonia, and malaria, the project aims to contribute to significant reductions in morbidity and hospitalization rates. To achieve measurable impact, the consortium is committed to reaching at least 80% coverage of eligible children across all implementing states during the MDA rounds.

Purpose of the assignment:

• The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to engage LGA Technical Assistants to support training, Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin (AZM), coordination and supervision at the LGA, reverse logistics, reporting, network assessment and overall personnel management. Adamawa (9) & Gombe (4) states respectively.

Scope

• The role of the LGA Technical Assistants (TAs) is to ensure proper planning, execution, and monitoring of the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin and reverse logistics at the LGA level in the state.
• They are expected to collaborate with LGA teams, health facility supervisors, traditional leaders, and Officers in Charge (OICs) of all AZM-implementing facilities. These stakeholders are required to adhere to established AZM administration protocols and implementation strategies.
• The TAs will also engage with the State Ministry of Health, the NTD team, and LGA management teams, where applicable, to keep them informed about program progress and to ensure high-quality implementation of activities across the Local Government Areas in the States.

Specific Deliverables for the LGA TA:

• The LGA TA supports the implementation of activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
• He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.
• The role of LGA TA assists the quality implementation of delivery of AZM services at the community level by HFW/supervisors and CDDs through the timely delivery of AZM commodities and supplies and documentation of program activities.
• He/she interacts with the LGA management team, keeps them updated on the program progress and ensures high-quality AZM implementation.
• The LGA TA takes instructions from the Program Officer (PO) on the implementation of AZM activities.
• S/he gives feedback to the PO in form of basic documentation and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
• S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.
• Ensure the conduct of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin (AZM) across implementing health facilities (HFs) in the assigned LGA.
• Support last-mile distribution of commodities from the State Central Medical Store (CMS) to the health facilities.
• Support the roll out of robust SBC interventions in the assigned LGA.
• Support the conduct of refresher training for Health Facility Workers (HFWs) and Community Drug Distributors (CDDs) to ensure effective program delivery.
• Monitor and report any issues related to digital HCM and non-compliance with AZM administration protocols to the Command-and-control center and HCM team.
• Manage the delivery of all AZM-related activities assigned by the supervisor.

Reporting:

• Narrative Report to be submitted to the State Program Officer and signed off by the SPM.

Qualifications and Experience

• Science, Social Science, or Public Health-related qualification with at least two years’ field experience in related field.
• Fluency in English, Hausa/Fulani and/or other local languages is required.
• Experience working in drug/commodity supply management, M&E and logistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including LGA staff, HFW and community leaders.
• Must be familiar with the use of Kobo Collect, SurveyCTO, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in conducting quality supportive supervision and data use.

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Reporting: Narrative Report to be submitted to the State Program Officer and signed off by the SPM.

 

Background

• The SARMAAN II Project, an acronym for Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1-59 Months in Nigeria is a large-scale initiative aimed at evaluating the safety and impact of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) on antimicrobial resistance and child mortality. The project has both an intervention and a research component, which will be implemented across ten states in Nigeria: Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Jigawa, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe and Adamawa. The research component will be led by the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in collaboration with the Federal and State Ministries of Health, national agencies such as Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and international partners, including the University of Washington, University of California San Francisco, and the Institute for Disease Modeling. This research component will focus on monitoring drug safety (Adverse Drug Reactions), antimicrobial resistance, and mortality trends.
• The intervention component will however involve a bi-annual (every 6 months) mass administration of azithromycin to children aged 1–59 months and will be implemented by Malaria Consortium alongside other key partners, including Sightsavers, eHealth Africa, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), Mission to Save the Helpless (MiTOSATH), Solina Centre for International Development and Research, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and regulatory bodies such as NHREC and NAFDAC. Malaria Consortium will be implemented directly in Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Gombe and Adamawa states, while providing oversight to AFENET and MiTOSATH to implement in Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe and Bauchi States.
• The primary goal of SARMAAN II is to explore the potential of azithromycin in reducing under-five morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, where the under-five mortality rate (U5MR) currently stands at 105 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate (IMR) at 60 deaths per 1,000 live births. By addressing the leading causes of child mortality including respiratory infections, diarrhea diseases, pneumonia, and malaria, the project aims to contribute to significant reductions in morbidity and hospitalization rates. To achieve measurable impact, the consortium is committed to reaching at least 80% coverage of eligible children across all implementing states during the MDA rounds.

Purpose of the Assignment

• To provide technical support on the supply chain management of Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the project States, to ensure rational and effective commodity management including Last mile distribution, reverse logistics, commodity tracking, security, accountability and end-to-end visibility across Adamawa and Gombe

Scope of work

• The Supply chain officer will be actively responsible for maintaining effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state level. S/he will be working directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit, NTD, SPHCDA and the Malaria Consortium office at the assigned state.

Key working relationships:

• The Supply Chain Officer will be a member of the programmed implementation team and report to programmatically to the State Program Manager and Technically to the Health Systems Country Supply Chain Manager in delivering programmed work plan.

Key accountabilities

• Ensuring that the supply chain activities meet the needs of the programmed in a timely manner and does so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures.
• Carry out monthly stock status assessment of all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state central medical store and report on the assessment to higher levels flagging issues needing action
• Support AZM microplanning during which targets which form the basis for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities quantification are determined
• Provide technical support to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state
• Contribute to state level quantification of commodities as well as development of distribution plans using credible and verifiable data sources
• Support the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned State Central Medical Stores (SCMS) and health facilities.
• Ensure the availability/access Pharmacovigilance forms during each implementation cycle.
• Provide guidance on reporting ADR using the Pharmacovigilance forms to the state teams
• Carrying out post-distribution gap analysis for all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state
• Submit timely and accurate logistic report at the end of every AZM cycle and review all LMIS reports for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state.
• Coordinate Reverse logistics for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities from health facilities to the state central medical store after every cycle and at the end of the round
• Monitor the delivery of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and escalate any discrepancies in the quantity of commodities delivered and any quality issues. This will be done at all the levels of the distribution of Commodities (SCMS, Health Facilities and Communities)
• Working with the state Logistic Management Coordination Unit and other relevant stakeholders on the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and also serves as a link between Malaria Consortium and the state Logistic Management Coordinating Unit
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data
• Maintaining and regularly updating a database of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities logistics data.
• Performs other duties as assigned to the SPM and/or the Supply Chain Specialist.
• Support collation and transmission of Pharma-covilance reports to NAFDAC and the state LMCU
• Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component of AZM implementation at the assigned state
• Facilitate routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to health facilities on effective supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities.
• Coordinate review meetings for all LMIS AZM reports to provide feedback on the quality of LMIS reports
• Provide regular feedback to the country Supply Chain Manager in a timely manner
• Provides support to the State Program Manager on program implementation.

Person Specification
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:

• Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities particularly in campaign and/or community level of implementation
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with at least 7 years’ post –qualification experience
• The person must be familiar with the National Supply Chain system of MoH and LMIS, including MCLS
• Experience working with and engaging stakeholders at the state and LGA level
• Ability to engage with stakeholders on the supply chain management of public health commodities
• Good interpersonal, communication and planning skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with good understanding of logistic management of public health commodities in Nigeria

Work-based skills and competencies
Essential:

• Strong analytical skills
• Proven writing skills in English
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
• Negotiation, Facilitation and coordination skills.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
• Excellent computer skills in Excel and knowledge and use of database tools.

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Reporting: Narrative Report to be submitted to the State Program Officer and signed off by the SPM.

 

Background

• The SARMAAN II Project, an acronym for Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1-59 Months in Nigeria is a large-scale initiative aimed at evaluating the safety and impact of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) on antimicrobial resistance and child mortality. The project has both an intervention and a research component, which will be implemented across ten states in Nigeria: Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Jigawa, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe and Adamawa. The research component will be led by the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in collaboration with the Federal and State Ministries of Health, national agencies such as Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and international partners, including the University of Washington, University of California San Francisco, and the Institute for Disease Modeling. This research component will focus on monitoring drug safety (Adverse Drug Reactions), antimicrobial resistance, and mortality trends.
• The intervention component will however involve a bi-annual (every 6 months) mass administration of azithromycin to children aged 1–59 months and will be implemented by Malaria Consortium alongside other key partners, including Sightsavers, eHealth Africa, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), Mission to Save the Helpless (MiTOSATH), Solina Centre for International Development and Research, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and regulatory bodies such as NHREC and NAFDAC. Malaria Consortium will be implemented directly in Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Gombe and Adamawa states, while providing oversight to AFENET and MiTOSATH to implement in Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe and Bauchi States.
• The primary goal of SARMAAN II is to explore the potential of azithromycin in reducing under-five morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, where the under-five mortality rate (U5MR) currently stands at 105 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate (IMR) at 60 deaths per 1,000 live births. By addressing the leading causes of child mortality including respiratory infections, diarrhea diseases, pneumonia, and malaria, the project aims to contribute to significant reductions in morbidity and hospitalization rates. To achieve measurable impact, the consortium is committed to reaching at least 80% coverage of eligible children across all implementing states during the MDA rounds.

Purpose of the Assignment

• To provide technical support on the supply chain management of Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the project States, to ensure rational and effective commodity management including Last mile distribution, reverse logistics, commodity tracking, security, accountability and end-to-end visibility across Adamawa and Gombe

Scope of work

• The Supply chain officer will be actively responsible for maintaining effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state level. S/he will be working directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit, NTD, SPHCDA and the Malaria Consortium office at the assigned state.

Key working relationships:

• The Supply Chain Officer will be a member of the programmed implementation team and report to programmatically to the State Program Manager and Technically to the Health Systems Country Supply Chain Manager in delivering programmed work plan.

Key accountabilities

• Ensuring that the supply chain activities meet the needs of the programmed in a timely manner and does so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures.
• Carry out monthly stock status assessment of all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state central medical store and report on the assessment to higher levels flagging issues needing action
• Support AZM microplanning during which targets which form the basis for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities quantification are determined
• Provide technical support to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state
• Contribute to state level quantification of commodities as well as development of distribution plans using credible and verifiable data sources
• Support the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned State Central Medical Stores (SCMS) and health facilities.
• Ensure the availability/access Pharmacovigilance forms during each implementation cycle.
• Provide guidance on reporting ADR using the Pharmacovigilance forms to the state teams
• Carrying out post-distribution gap analysis for all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state
• Submit timely and accurate logistic report at the end of every AZM cycle and review all LMIS reports for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state.
• Coordinate Reverse logistics for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities from health facilities to the state central medical store after every cycle and at the end of the round
• Monitor the delivery of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and escalate any discrepancies in the quantity of commodities delivered and any quality issues. This will be done at all the levels of the distribution of Commodities (SCMS, Health Facilities and Communities)
• Working with the state Logistic Management Coordination Unit and other relevant stakeholders on the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and also serves as a link between Malaria Consortium and the state Logistic Management Coordinating Unit
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data
• Maintaining and regularly updating a database of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities logistics data.
• Performs other duties as assigned to the SPM and/or the Supply Chain Specialist.
• Support collation and transmission of Pharma-covilance reports to NAFDAC and the state LMCU
• Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component of AZM implementation at the assigned state
• Facilitate routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to health facilities on effective supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities.
• Coordinate review meetings for all LMIS AZM reports to provide feedback on the quality of LMIS reports
• Provide regular feedback to the country Supply Chain Manager in a timely manner
• Provides support to the State Program Manager on program implementation.

Person Specification
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:

• Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities particularly in campaign and/or community level of implementation
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with at least 7 years’ post –qualification experience
• The person must be familiar with the National Supply Chain system of MoH and LMIS, including MCLS
• Experience working with and engaging stakeholders at the state and LGA level
• Ability to engage with stakeholders on the supply chain management of public health commodities
• Good interpersonal, communication and planning skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with good understanding of logistic management of public health commodities in Nigeria

Work-based skills and competencies
Essential:

• Strong analytical skills
• Proven writing skills in English
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
• Negotiation, Facilitation and coordination skills.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
• Excellent computer skills in Excel and knowledge and use of database tools.

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Organisational Background

• Malaria Consortium (MC) is a leading international non-profit organization committed to saving lives and improving health through evidence-based, equitable, and resilient health systems strengthening across Africa and Asia.
• Under its 2025–2028 Strategy, MC advances community-centred and climate-responsive approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases.
• Working in close partnership with governments, communities, academic institutions, and national and international organizations, MC supports the delivery of high-quality health interventions, strengthens national systems, and generates robust evidence to inform policy, programme improvement, and sustainable impact

Project Overview

• The Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1–59 Months in Nigeria (SARMAAN II) project which is aimed at evaluating the safety, impact on antimicrobial resistance, and effects on child mortality of mass azithromycin administration (MDA) in children aged 1–59 months.
• By combining service delivery (intervention component) with rigorous research, SARMAAN II ensures that evidence directly informs practice and policy. Implemented across 11 states in Nigeria including Kebbi, the project aims to generate actionable insights for adoption as a major child survival health intervention in the future.
• The AZM MDA campaign will commence with microplanning in February 2026 with biannual implementation occurring from June-July and November-December 2026.
• Effective Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBC) is essential to ensure caregiver awareness, acceptance, and uptake of these interventions. Malaria Consortium therefore seeks to engage an SBC Consultant to support planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of SBC activities during the 2026 MDA campaign in the State.
• The Malaria Consortium SARMAAN II project is funded by the Gates Foundation.
• This term of reference (ToR) is however focused on 2026 AZM MDA delivery in Adamawa and Gombe States.

Rationale:

• SBC plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of AZM MDA by promoting caregiver understanding, acceptance, and adherence. As the State implements these important child health interventions there is need for coordinated SBC support to ensure clear, accurate, and consistent messaging to caregivers and communities.
• The SBC Consultant will support all SBC activities related to Azithromycin (AZM MDA) intervention implemented before, during and after the campaign period. Their role is to strengthen community engagement, build trust, address caregiver concerns, and support informed participation in programme activities.
• The SBC consultant will work with the state to support social and behavior change for AZM MDA delivery ensuring community engagement and caregiver acceptance of preventive measures. They will also adapt messaging that combines information about AZM MDA, emphasizing the benefits of the intervention as well as the specifics of the scheduled campaign.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this consultancy is to provide state-level technical assistance and oversight for SBC activities supporting the 2026 AZM campaign in Gombe and Adamawa States.
• The SBC Consultant will work as part of the State team to support demand creation, community engagement, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting related to AZM MDA distribution.
• Working with the relevant State agencies (SMEP/PHCDA), the consultants will serve as SBC focal points and support AZM MDA key activities including Advocacy visits to key stakeholders, adaptation of SBC materials, planning for engagement activities, development of SBC materials and tools, facilitation, capacity-building of SBC related personnel, monitoring, and reporting on overall SBC activities in the states.

Methodology

• The technical support would be via a combination of physical or virtual participation in planning and implementation activities including off-site training, on the  job training, supervision, and monitoring.
• The TA will work in sync with other State and LGA staff and Government officials but would oversee SBC related activities with support from the State Project Manager (SPM). Data collection and reporting would be via the standard campaign forms, platforms, tools, and MC standard reporting template.

Scope of work 

Employmentmarket analysis

• The technical support would cover all the LGAs of the states for AZM MDA distribution. The activity will conclude after the last round of AZM MDA for the year with the submission of a report.

Specific tasks
The specific tasks include:
Context-Specific Social and Behavior Change Materials:

• Incorporate tailored social and behavior change strategies to address Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop targeted advocacy strategies focusing on identified stakeholders, market leaders, youth groups and traditional rulers to promote AZM MDA uptake.
• Strengthen collaboration with community leaders, religious figures, to foster ownership and sustained engagement to improve child health and contribute to the reduction of All – cause U5 mortality.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) for health workers and community mobilizers to enhance malaria awareness and AZM MDA promotion.

Media Engagement and Information Dissemination:

• Develop and execute localized media plans, leveraging state-specific communication channels and approaches that reach the target audience.

Community-Level SBC Personnel Selection and Deployment:

• Support LGA teams in identifying and training local malaria champions.

Influencer and Key Stakeholder Identification

Monitoring and Evaluation of SBC Activities:

• Track and monitor community engagement activities using state-specific SBC monitoring tools.

State and LGA-Level Engagements:

• Provide technical support for state and LGA flag-off events, ensuring key community stakeholders participate.

Post-Campaign SBC Planning and Reinforcement

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare a comprehensive SBC activity report highlighting state-specific challenges, successes, and recommendations for improved malaria prevention.
• Submit a detailed consultancy report within seven days post-campaign, outlining SBC interventions, challenges, and impact.
• Populate and submit all required SBC monitoring templates to track media and community engagement efforts.

Expected Deliverables and Performance Standards

1. SBC pre, during and post campaign workplan
2. Adapted Social and behavior change materials within 2 days from engagement.
3. Advocacy plan prepared and shared with MC LGA Field Assistants and SPM for consolidation with activity report.
4. Weekly update reports to the State SPM to collate as weekly updates.
5. Social and Behavior change report during the AZM MDA campaigns submitted to the SPMs at the end of round in the state.
6. Completion and submission of AZM SBC preparedness check list
7. Detailed campaign reports prepared and submitted to the SPMs at the end of the round for consolidation and onward submission to Country level.
8. Detailed consultancy report on MC report template, clearly highlighting specific tasks/role during the activity submitted at least 7days after completion of the activity.

Person Specification (2 TA’s for SARMAAN II PROJECT)

• Minimum of First Degree in Social Sciences or related fields and at least 3 years post- graduation.
• Excellent leadership qualities.
• Previous training and experience in AZM or similar campaigns (ITNs, SMC, Polio Immunization, etc.) campaigns.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis and treatment is required.
• Previous experience working in a National and/or State Ministry of Health preferred.
• Experience with a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing significant workloads and multiple tasks, in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines, is required.
• Excellent training and supervisory skills
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to remain flexible and calm under pressure.
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks/issues desired.
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with team members and state personnel.
• Experience and understanding of demand creation issues related to campaign distribution.

Organisational Background

• Malaria Consortium (MC) is a leading international non-profit organization committed to saving lives and improving health through evidence-based, equitable, and resilient health systems strengthening across Africa and Asia.
• Under its 2025–2028 Strategy, MC advances community-centred and climate-responsive approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases.
• Working in close partnership with governments, communities, academic institutions, and national and international organizations, MC supports the delivery of high-quality health interventions, strengthens national systems, and generates robust evidence to inform policy, programme improvement, and sustainable impact

Project Overview

• The Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1–59 Months in Nigeria (SARMAAN II) project which is aimed at evaluating the safety, impact on antimicrobial resistance, and effects on child mortality of mass azithromycin administration (MDA) in children aged 1–59 months.
• By combining service delivery (intervention component) with rigorous research, SARMAAN II ensures that evidence directly informs practice and policy. Implemented across 11 states in Nigeria including Kebbi, the project aims to generate actionable insights for adoption as a major child survival health intervention in the future.
• The AZM MDA campaign will commence with microplanning in February 2026 with biannual implementation occurring from June-July and November-December 2026.
• Effective Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBC) is essential to ensure caregiver awareness, acceptance, and uptake of these interventions. Malaria Consortium therefore seeks to engage an SBC Consultant to support planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of SBC activities during the 2026 MDA campaign in the State.
• The Malaria Consortium SARMAAN II project is funded by the Gates Foundation.
• This term of reference (ToR) is however focused on 2026 AZM MDA delivery in Adamawa and Gombe States.

Rationale:

• SBC plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of AZM MDA by promoting caregiver understanding, acceptance, and adherence. As the State implements these important child health interventions there is need for coordinated SBC support to ensure clear, accurate, and consistent messaging to caregivers and communities.
• The SBC Consultant will support all SBC activities related to Azithromycin (AZM MDA) intervention implemented before, during and after the campaign period. Their role is to strengthen community engagement, build trust, address caregiver concerns, and support informed participation in programme activities.
• The SBC consultant will work with the state to support social and behavior change for AZM MDA delivery ensuring community engagement and caregiver acceptance of preventive measures. They will also adapt messaging that combines information about AZM MDA, emphasizing the benefits of the intervention as well as the specifics of the scheduled campaign.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this consultancy is to provide state-level technical assistance and oversight for SBC activities supporting the 2026 AZM campaign in Gombe and Adamawa States.
• The SBC Consultant will work as part of the State team to support demand creation, community engagement, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting related to AZM MDA distribution.
• Working with the relevant State agencies (SMEP/PHCDA), the consultants will serve as SBC focal points and support AZM MDA key activities including Advocacy visits to key stakeholders, adaptation of SBC materials, planning for engagement activities, development of SBC materials and tools, facilitation, capacity-building of SBC related personnel, monitoring, and reporting on overall SBC activities in the states.

Methodology

• The technical support would be via a combination of physical or virtual participation in planning and implementation activities including off-site training, on the  job training, supervision, and monitoring.
• The TA will work in sync with other State and LGA staff and Government officials but would oversee SBC related activities with support from the State Project Manager (SPM). Data collection and reporting would be via the standard campaign forms, platforms, tools, and MC standard reporting template.

Scope of work 

Employmentmarket analysis

• The technical support would cover all the LGAs of the states for AZM MDA distribution. The activity will conclude after the last round of AZM MDA for the year with the submission of a report.

Specific tasks
The specific tasks include:
Context-Specific Social and Behavior Change Materials:

• Incorporate tailored social and behavior change strategies to address Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop targeted advocacy strategies focusing on identified stakeholders, market leaders, youth groups and traditional rulers to promote AZM MDA uptake.
• Strengthen collaboration with community leaders, religious figures, to foster ownership and sustained engagement to improve child health and contribute to the reduction of All – cause U5 mortality.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) for health workers and community mobilizers to enhance malaria awareness and AZM MDA promotion.

Media Engagement and Information Dissemination:

• Develop and execute localized media plans, leveraging state-specific communication channels and approaches that reach the target audience.

Community-Level SBC Personnel Selection and Deployment:

• Support LGA teams in identifying and training local malaria champions.

Influencer and Key Stakeholder Identification

Monitoring and Evaluation of SBC Activities:

• Track and monitor community engagement activities using state-specific SBC monitoring tools.

State and LGA-Level Engagements:

• Provide technical support for state and LGA flag-off events, ensuring key community stakeholders participate.

Post-Campaign SBC Planning and Reinforcement

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare a comprehensive SBC activity report highlighting state-specific challenges, successes, and recommendations for improved malaria prevention.
• Submit a detailed consultancy report within seven days post-campaign, outlining SBC interventions, challenges, and impact.
• Populate and submit all required SBC monitoring templates to track media and community engagement efforts.

Expected Deliverables and Performance Standards

• SBC pre, during and post campaign workplan
• Adapted Social and behavior change materials within 2 days from engagement.
• Advocacy plan prepared and shared with MC LGA Field Assistants and SPM for consolidation with activity report.
• Weekly update reports to the State SPM to collate as weekly updates.
• Social and Behavior change report during the AZM MDA campaigns submitted to the SPMs at the end of round in the state.
• Completion and submission of AZM SBC preparedness check list
• Detailed campaign reports prepared and submitted to the SPMs at the end of the round for consolidation and onward submission to Country level.
• Detailed consultancy report on MC report template, clearly highlighting specific tasks/role during the activity submitted at least 7days after completion of the activity.

Person Specification (2 TA’s for SARMAAN II PROJECT)

• Minimum of First Degree in Social Sciences or related fields and at least 3 years post- graduation.
• Excellent leadership qualities.
• Previous training and experience in AZM or similar campaigns (ITNs, SMC, Polio Immunization, etc.) campaigns.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis and treatment is required.
• Previous experience working in a National and/or State Ministry of Health preferred.
• Experience with a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing significant workloads and multiple tasks, in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines, is required.
• Excellent training and supervisory skills
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to remain flexible and calm under pressure.
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks/issues desired.
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with team members and state personnel.
• Experience and understanding of demand creation issues related to campaign distribution.

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Organisational Background

• Malaria Consortium (MC) is a leading international non-profit organization committed to saving lives and improving health through evidence-based, equitable, and resilient health systems strengthening across Africa and Asia.
• Under its 2025–2028 Strategy, MC advances community-centred and climate-responsive approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases.
• Working in close partnership with governments, communities, academic institutions, and national and international organizations, MC supports the delivery of high-quality health interventions, strengthens national systems, and generates robust evidence to inform policy, programme improvement, and sustainable impact

Project Overview

• The Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1–59 Months in Nigeria (SARMAAN II) project which is aimed at evaluating the safety, impact on antimicrobial resistance, and effects on child mortality of mass azithromycin administration (MDA) in children aged 1–59 months.
• By combining service delivery (intervention component) with rigorous research, SARMAAN II ensures that evidence directly informs practice and policy. Implemented across 11 states in Nigeria including Kebbi, the project aims to generate actionable insights for adoption as a major child survival health intervention in the future.
• The AZM MDA campaign will commence with microplanning in February 2026 with biannual implementation occurring from June-July and November-December 2026.
• Effective Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBC) is essential to ensure caregiver awareness, acceptance, and uptake of these interventions. Malaria Consortium therefore seeks to engage an SBC Consultant to support planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of SBC activities during the 2026 MDA campaign in the State.
• The Malaria Consortium SARMAAN II project is funded by the Gates Foundation.
• This term of reference (ToR) is however focused on 2026 AZM MDA delivery in Adamawa and Gombe States.

Rationale:

• SBC plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of AZM MDA by promoting caregiver understanding, acceptance, and adherence. As the State implements these important child health interventions there is need for coordinated SBC support to ensure clear, accurate, and consistent messaging to caregivers and communities.
• The SBC Consultant will support all SBC activities related to Azithromycin (AZM MDA) intervention implemented before, during and after the campaign period. Their role is to strengthen community engagement, build trust, address caregiver concerns, and support informed participation in programme activities.
• The SBC consultant will work with the state to support social and behavior change for AZM MDA delivery ensuring community engagement and caregiver acceptance of preventive measures. They will also adapt messaging that combines information about AZM MDA, emphasizing the benefits of the intervention as well as the specifics of the scheduled campaign.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this consultancy is to provide state-level technical assistance and oversight for SBC activities supporting the 2026 AZM campaign in Gombe and Adamawa States.
• The SBC Consultant will work as part of the State team to support demand creation, community engagement, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting related to AZM MDA distribution.
• Working with the relevant State agencies (SMEP/PHCDA), the consultants will serve as SBC focal points and support AZM MDA key activities including Advocacy visits to key stakeholders, adaptation of SBC materials, planning for engagement activities, development of SBC materials and tools, facilitation, capacity-building of SBC related personnel, monitoring, and reporting on overall SBC activities in the states.

Methodology

• The technical support would be via a combination of physical or virtual participation in planning and implementation activities including off-site training, on the  job training, supervision, and monitoring.
• The TA will work in sync with other State and LGA staff and Government officials but would oversee SBC related activities with support from the State Project Manager (SPM). Data collection and reporting would be via the standard campaign forms, platforms, tools, and MC standard reporting template.

Scope of work 

Employmentmarket analysis

• The technical support would cover all the LGAs of the states for AZM MDA distribution. The activity will conclude after the last round of AZM MDA for the year with the submission of a report.

Specific tasks
The specific tasks include:
Context-Specific Social and Behavior Change Materials:

• Incorporate tailored social and behavior change strategies to address Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop targeted advocacy strategies focusing on identified stakeholders, market leaders, youth groups and traditional rulers to promote AZM MDA uptake.
• Strengthen collaboration with community leaders, religious figures, to foster ownership and sustained engagement to improve child health and contribute to the reduction of All – cause U5 mortality.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) for health workers and community mobilizers to enhance malaria awareness and AZM MDA promotion.

Media Engagement and Information Dissemination:

• Develop and execute localized media plans, leveraging state-specific communication channels and approaches that reach the target audience.

Community-Level SBC Personnel Selection and Deployment:

• Support LGA teams in identifying and training local malaria champions.

Influencer and Key Stakeholder Identification

Monitoring and Evaluation of SBC Activities:

• Track and monitor community engagement activities using state-specific SBC monitoring tools.

State and LGA-Level Engagements:

• Provide technical support for state and LGA flag-off events, ensuring key community stakeholders participate.

Post-Campaign SBC Planning and Reinforcement

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare a comprehensive SBC activity report highlighting state-specific challenges, successes, and recommendations for improved malaria prevention.
• Submit a detailed consultancy report within seven days post-campaign, outlining SBC interventions, challenges, and impact.
• Populate and submit all required SBC monitoring templates to track media and community engagement efforts.

Expected Deliverables and Performance Standards

1. SBC pre, during and post campaign workplan
2. Adapted Social and behavior change materials within 2 days from engagement.
3. Advocacy plan prepared and shared with MC LGA Field Assistants and SPM for consolidation with activity report.
4. Weekly update reports to the State SPM to collate as weekly updates.
5. Social and Behavior change report during the AZM MDA campaigns submitted to the SPMs at the end of round in the state.
6. Completion and submission of AZM SBC preparedness check list
7. Detailed campaign reports prepared and submitted to the SPMs at the end of the round for consolidation and onward submission to Country level.
8. Detailed consultancy report on MC report template, clearly highlighting specific tasks/role during the activity submitted at least 7days after completion of the activity.

Person Specification (2 TA’s for SARMAAN II PROJECT)

• Minimum of First Degree in Social Sciences or related fields and at least 3 years post- graduation.
• Excellent leadership qualities.
• Previous training and experience in AZM or similar campaigns (ITNs, SMC, Polio Immunization, etc.) campaigns.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis and treatment is required.
• Previous experience working in a National and/or State Ministry of Health preferred.
• Experience with a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing significant workloads and multiple tasks, in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines, is required.
• Excellent training and supervisory skills
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to remain flexible and calm under pressure.
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks/issues desired.
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with team members and state personnel.
• Experience and understanding of demand creation issues related to campaign distribution.

Organisational Background

• Malaria Consortium (MC) is a leading international non-profit organization committed to saving lives and improving health through evidence-based, equitable, and resilient health systems strengthening across Africa and Asia.
• Under its 2025–2028 Strategy, MC advances community-centred and climate-responsive approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases.
• Working in close partnership with governments, communities, academic institutions, and national and international organizations, MC supports the delivery of high-quality health interventions, strengthens national systems, and generates robust evidence to inform policy, programme improvement, and sustainable impact

Project Overview

• The Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1–59 Months in Nigeria (SARMAAN II) project which is aimed at evaluating the safety, impact on antimicrobial resistance, and effects on child mortality of mass azithromycin administration (MDA) in children aged 1–59 months.
• By combining service delivery (intervention component) with rigorous research, SARMAAN II ensures that evidence directly informs practice and policy. Implemented across 11 states in Nigeria including Kebbi, the project aims to generate actionable insights for adoption as a major child survival health intervention in the future.
• The AZM MDA campaign will commence with microplanning in February 2026 with biannual implementation occurring from June-July and November-December 2026.
• Effective Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBC) is essential to ensure caregiver awareness, acceptance, and uptake of these interventions. Malaria Consortium therefore seeks to engage an SBC Consultant to support planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of SBC activities during the 2026 MDA campaign in the State.
• The Malaria Consortium SARMAAN II project is funded by the Gates Foundation.
• This term of reference (ToR) is however focused on 2026 AZM MDA delivery in Adamawa and Gombe States.

Rationale:

• SBC plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of AZM MDA by promoting caregiver understanding, acceptance, and adherence. As the State implements these important child health interventions there is need for coordinated SBC support to ensure clear, accurate, and consistent messaging to caregivers and communities.
• The SBC Consultant will support all SBC activities related to Azithromycin (AZM MDA) intervention implemented before, during and after the campaign period. Their role is to strengthen community engagement, build trust, address caregiver concerns, and support informed participation in programme activities.
• The SBC consultant will work with the state to support social and behavior change for AZM MDA delivery ensuring community engagement and caregiver acceptance of preventive measures. They will also adapt messaging that combines information about AZM MDA, emphasizing the benefits of the intervention as well as the specifics of the scheduled campaign.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this consultancy is to provide state-level technical assistance and oversight for SBC activities supporting the 2026 AZM campaign in Gombe and Adamawa States.
• The SBC Consultant will work as part of the State team to support demand creation, community engagement, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting related to AZM MDA distribution.
• Working with the relevant State agencies (SMEP/PHCDA), the consultants will serve as SBC focal points and support AZM MDA key activities including Advocacy visits to key stakeholders, adaptation of SBC materials, planning for engagement activities, development of SBC materials and tools, facilitation, capacity-building of SBC related personnel, monitoring, and reporting on overall SBC activities in the states.

Methodology

• The technical support would be via a combination of physical or virtual participation in planning and implementation activities including off-site training, on the  job training, supervision, and monitoring.
• The TA will work in sync with other State and LGA staff and Government officials but would oversee SBC related activities with support from the State Project Manager (SPM). Data collection and reporting would be via the standard campaign forms, platforms, tools, and MC standard reporting template.

Scope of work 

Employmentmarket analysis

• The technical support would cover all the LGAs of the states for AZM MDA distribution. The activity will conclude after the last round of AZM MDA for the year with the submission of a report.

Specific tasks
The specific tasks include:
Context-Specific Social and Behavior Change Materials:

• Incorporate tailored social and behavior change strategies to address Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop targeted advocacy strategies focusing on identified stakeholders, market leaders, youth groups and traditional rulers to promote AZM MDA uptake.
• Strengthen collaboration with community leaders, religious figures, to foster ownership and sustained engagement to improve child health and contribute to the reduction of All – cause U5 mortality.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) for health workers and community mobilizers to enhance malaria awareness and AZM MDA promotion.

Media Engagement and Information Dissemination:

• Develop and execute localized media plans, leveraging state-specific communication channels and approaches that reach the target audience.

Community-Level SBC Personnel Selection and Deployment:

• Support LGA teams in identifying and training local malaria champions.

Influencer and Key Stakeholder Identification

Monitoring and Evaluation of SBC Activities:

• Track and monitor community engagement activities using state-specific SBC monitoring tools.

State and LGA-Level Engagements:

• Provide technical support for state and LGA flag-off events, ensuring key community stakeholders participate.

Post-Campaign SBC Planning and Reinforcement

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare a comprehensive SBC activity report highlighting state-specific challenges, successes, and recommendations for improved malaria prevention.
• Submit a detailed consultancy report within seven days post-campaign, outlining SBC interventions, challenges, and impact.
• Populate and submit all required SBC monitoring templates to track media and community engagement efforts.

Expected Deliverables and Performance Standards

• SBC pre, during and post campaign workplan
• Adapted Social and behavior change materials within 2 days from engagement.
• Advocacy plan prepared and shared with MC LGA Field Assistants and SPM for consolidation with activity report.
• Weekly update reports to the State SPM to collate as weekly updates.
• Social and Behavior change report during the AZM MDA campaigns submitted to the SPMs at the end of round in the state.
• Completion and submission of AZM SBC preparedness check list
• Detailed campaign reports prepared and submitted to the SPMs at the end of the round for consolidation and onward submission to Country level.
• Detailed consultancy report on MC report template, clearly highlighting specific tasks/role during the activity submitted at least 7days after completion of the activity.

Person Specification (2 TA’s for SARMAAN II PROJECT)

• Minimum of First Degree in Social Sciences or related fields and at least 3 years post- graduation.
• Excellent leadership qualities.
• Previous training and experience in AZM or similar campaigns (ITNs, SMC, Polio Immunization, etc.) campaigns.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis and treatment is required.
• Previous experience working in a National and/or State Ministry of Health preferred.
• Experience with a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing significant workloads and multiple tasks, in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines, is required.
• Excellent training and supervisory skills
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to remain flexible and calm under pressure.
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks/issues desired.
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with team members and state personnel.
• Experience and understanding of demand creation issues related to campaign distribution.