SuNMap is DFID-funded five year programme to support the National Malaria control programme. It currently operates in six states, namely: Awka, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Niger and Ogun with headquarters in Abuja. This #50m programme is managed by a consortium of three international organizations. Malaria Consortium UK, Health Partners International and GRID Consulting Ltd. It is personnel as well as other international and national partners.
The objective of SuNMap is to strengthen the delivery of the Nigeria’s National malaria control effort by providing technical support to improve the capacity of Malaria Control Programme at all levels. In doing this, the programme is working with stakeholders in the health and sector (public and non-public) as well as civil societies and partners from the commercial sector.
The programme has been in operation for two years and is now looking to fill the position across its operating location
Senior Technical Malaria Officer
Location: Kano, Lagos
The job holder will assist the Technical Malaria Manager (TMM) in providing technical support to State level malaria control efforts and direct implementation of projects for the control of malaria at the state, community and grass-root levels. S/he will support the TMM in engaging partners for malaria control, capacity building of health workers and coordinate LLINs distribution at the state levels
Qualification
- A medical degree and post graduate qualification in a health related discipline
- Should have a minimum of 8 years prior experience in public health in Nigeria
- She/he must have proven technical skills in malaria case management and a significant knowledge of the policies and practices of the Nigerian Ministries of Health
- Proven training, presentation and writing skills are required for this post.
- Prior experience in a similar project environment will be an added advantage.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment term will be a period of 3 years for each position, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers very competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.
Application
Interested candidates should submit an electronic copy of an application letter and CV addresses to the Human Resource Officer via malaria@gridconsulting.net The subject line of the mail must contain the title of the position applied for. Applications without a subject title will not be processed. All applications must be received on or before 5th January, 2010. Interviews will commence immediately with a view to the suitable candidates commencing work thereafter.