Malaria Consortium Ongoing Employment Opportunities

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Management Information System Assessment (HMIS) Expert

Locations: Abuja, Bauchi, Borno, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kebbi, Sokoto and Oyo
Slots: Entomology Team Leaders: 2, Entomology Technicians: 2 and Entomology Assistants: 8
Duration: May – June, 2022

Details

• We are recruiting qualified research personnel that will focus on conducting an assessment to evaluate the HMIS performance in eight SMC-implementing states and Abuja, the assessment will inform the development and implementation of a continuous data quality improvement and use plan for HMIS at state, LGA and HFs levels.
• The findings from the assessment will guide the development of a comprehensive action plan to improve malaria data quality in selected health facilities across the eight states and the FCT Abuja.

Personnel Required:

• State Consultant
• Lead Consultant (National Consultant)
• National Data Analyst.

Specific Activities for the Personnel
National Consultant:

• Oversee the data analysis component of the assignment.
• Work with state consultants in the selection of HFs according to the protocol.
• Support training on the survey tools for the data collectors.
• Prepare data collection and supervision plans.
• Track, review and validate electronic submission from field data collectors daily.
• Monitor data collectors directly in the state during data collection.
• Review of HMIS assessment questionnaire.
• Field supervision/monitoring plan.
• Collated training reports and activity reports.
• Coordinate the entire field work.
• Quality-assure daily submissions from the state teams.
• Write a final report on the assignments outlining the best practices, the lessons learnt, challenges, achievements, and recommendations.

National Data Analyst:

• An interim data analysis plan.
• Collation of all data generated from the assessment across the states.
• Analysis of the entire data, the collection process, recommendations, and conclusions.

State-level Consultant:

• Selected HFs for assessment.
• An interim data analysis plan.
• Submit a final report with revisions based on the inputs and feedback on the draft report.
• Organizing data collection visits in facilities (making initial contact, preparing a schedule of data collection visits, etc.).
• Supervising data collection activities: − make sure data collection protocols are followed. Arrange for regular communication with data collection teams − Check data collection forms at the end of each day for completeness and legibility − Ensure data are uploaded on ODK server at the end of each day and at national level by the end of the assessment.
• Collecting and storing data collection forms and sending them to the lead consultant.
• Follow up with LGA and state HMIS officers to fill self – administered questionnaire
• Cover selected LGA/HFs and supervise 2 assessment teams.
• Help the assessment teams collect data, collect, and review the completed questionnaires, troubleshoot problems, and finalize and submit the completed questionnaire using Survey CTO.
• Have the daily schedule and contact numbers of the assessment team.
• Visit each team during the assessment and help the team complete the assessment (where necessary).

Timelines for Activities:

• May-June, 2022.

No of TA Days:

• State Consultants – 15 days
• Lead Consultant (National Consultant) – 13 days
• National Data Analyst – 8 days.

Required Qualifications
National Consultant:

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences or related fields and at least 7 years post-graduation.
• Previous experience in assessments, and surveys, especially within the Public Health sector and HMIS system strengthening.
• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment 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 ability in data analysis especially qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrated report writing skills for quantitative study and surveys.
• Experience using qualitative software e,g Nvivo, ATLasTi, etc
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to remain flexible and calm under pressure.
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks/issues desired.

National Data Analyst (Qualitative and Quantitative):

• Degree holder in Mathematics, Demography, Statistics, or other related disciplines with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public health research methodology.
• Must be familiar with statistical tools like STATA, Nvivo, ATLas, etc.
• Excellent analysis of survey results.
• Demonstrable report writing skills.

State Consultant:

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences or related fields and at least 5 years post-graduation.
• Previous experience in assessments, and surveys, especially within the Public Health sector and HMIS system strengthening.
• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is required.
• Excellent training and supervisory skills.
• Excellent experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with team members and state personnel.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrnigeria@malariaconsortium.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Supply Chain Officer

Location: Plateau
Employment Type: Temporary, Contract

Job Purpose

• To provide technical support on the supply chain management of malaria commodities at the project office in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Scope of Work

• The Supply chain officer will be actively responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of SMC drugs at the state level.
• S/he will be work directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit and the Malaria Consortium office at the assigned state.

Key Accountabilities
Supply Chain Management (70%):

• Ensuring that the supply chain activities meet the needs of the programmes in a timely manner and does so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures.
• Carry out monthly stock status assessment of all SMC commodities at the state central medical store and report on the assessment to higher levels flagging issues needing action
• Coordinating SMC microplanning during which targets which form the basis for SMC drug quantification are determined
• Provide technical support to strengthen the   procurement and supply chain management of malaria 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 and assist in the management of SMC commodities at the assigned State Central Medical Stores (SCMS) and health facilities.
• Ensure the availability and distribution of pharmaco-vigilance forms during each implementation cycle.
• Provide guidance on reporting ADR using the pharmaco-vigilance forms to the state teams
• Carrying out post-distribution gap analysis for all SMC commodities at the assigned state
• Submit timely and accurate logistic report at the end of every SMC cycle and review all LMIS reports for SMC commodities at the assigned state.
• Coordinate Reverse logistics for SMC drugs from health facilities to the state central medical store
• Monitor the delivery of SMC 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 SMC commodities (SCMS, Health Facilities and Communities)
• Working with the state Logistic Management Coordination Unit on the management of SMC commodities and also serves as a link between Malaria Consortium and the state Logistic Management Coordinating Unit
• Provide support for the Monitoring and Evaluation team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data
• Maintaining and regularly updating a database of SMC malaria commodity logistics data
• Performs other duties as directed by the Zonal Project Manager.

Coordination / Feedback (30%):

• Ensure smooth relationship with Country Office and Supply Chain Managers
• Support collation and transmission of pharmacovilance reports to NAFDAC and the state LMCU
• Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component of SMC implementation at the assigned state
• Facilitate routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to health facilities on effective supply chain management of SMC commodities.
• Coordinate review meetings for all LMIS SMC reports to provide feedbacks on the quality of LMIS reports
• Provide regular feedback to the country Supply Chain Manager in a timely manner
• Provides support to the zonal project manager on program implementation

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with 5 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 level
• Ability to engage with stakeholders on the supply chain management of public health commodities
• Good inter-personal, communication and planning skills
• 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.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
23:59 BST; 5th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
• Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date.
• Early applications are encouraged.
• To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Temporary, Contract

Job Purpose

• The Administration Officer will be responsible for providing general administrative support to Ondo and Anambra Net Campaign M&E Project for efficient project management.

Scope of Work

• The Administration Officer will be actively responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient workflow of the office through enforcing administrative procedures to the office operating system and equipment.
• S/he will be directly responsible for the provision of administrative, personnel and logistics support in the office.
• S/he is accountable to the Senior Project Manager and will based in Akure, Ondo State.

Key Accountabilities
Office Management: Administration and Logistics (55%):

• Be the operations, admin, procurement and logistics focal point in the field for the Ondo and Anambra Net campaign M&E project providing efficient program support in line with Malaria Consortium Policies.
• Lead in setting up a filling system for the office, ensuring ease of storage and retrieval of documents for both hard copy and soft copy; filing requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing all logistic arrangements including activity prep, securing accommodation, hall and transportation services while maintaining, travel itineraries of staff and short-term consultants (as applicable) to ensure proper delivery and satisfaction of service to the project.
• Responsible for procurements of assets in line with MC procurement policies as well as vendor management and other service providers contracting (including security and IT).
• Will ensure updated records and valid documentation all of vendors. And other service providers and consultants are registered on NAV after compliant supplier registration verification.
• Liaises with Country Office Manager on difficulties and other office maintenance issues.
• Manage all office assets in an efficient manner ensuring regular servicing is carried out to MC generators, Air conditioners, IT equipment Compile, file and submit all administrative records as required by MC related to fuel usage, staff movement logbooks, stock records and asset registers etc.
• Manage the office security provider to ensure that the office has effective security 24/7.
• Work with the ICT support team in Malaria Consortium Abuja office to ensure all ICT assets for staff use in the project are maintained in good working order and managed in line with MC IT user policies; organize, monitor, and manage staff mobile phone credit.

Programme support (30%):

• Coordinate internal and external stakeholder or technical meetings, workshops, seminars, including all travel and accommodations arrangements.
• Lead the compilation of participants list (i.e., CHWs, health facility staff, team supervisors, ward supervisors, state, and LGA supervisors), during MDA and other project events.
• Responsible for contracting short term consultants in state office in close communication with the HR manager at the country office and in line with the procurement policy.
• Responsible for coordinating the administration and logistics support for the programme office on all field related activities in the state.
• In line with the programme budget and working as guided by the Malaria consortium policy, ensure value for money of all procurements for programme activities carried out in the state.

Asset and Stock Management (15%):

• Manage all project-based assets to ensure that they are registered, tracked, maintained, and disposed of according to the Malaria Consortium Asset Management Policy.
• Maintaining the Property Inventory Register for all office equipment (as per the Malaria Consortium Fixed Asset Policy) in the State.
• Purchase and manage stocks, in accordance with the Malaria Consortium Inventory Management Policy.
• Manage stationeries and office supplies for effective management and running of the office.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or similar qualification in Administration or related field
• At least 5 years’ experience working in an operations related role specifically in administration and logistics
• Previous experience in procurement particularly within the donor funding environment
• Proven written and oral skills in English
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with staff
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
• Effectively prioritise and perform to tight deadlines
• Facilitation and coordination skills.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
23:59 BST; 3rd June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
• Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date.
• Early applications are encouraged.
• To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Nigeria.

Job Title: Local Government Area Coordinator, Yobe ITN Campaign

Location: Yobe
Duration: July – September, 2022

Job Description

• We require qualified LGA Coordinators in Yobe state that will provide direct oversight and effective coordination of all mass campaign activities in the assigned LGA during the ITN mass campaign, providing regular feedback to the Campaign Implementation Team.
• The consultants are expected to work closely with the technical, operations and finance teams as well as LGA-level team, health facility workers and community volunteers that serve as the frontline service providers.
• The consultants will report to the State Programme Manager who will provide overall coordination and technical oversight to the campaign team.
• The consultants will also relate appropriately with other state MC team such as the State Programme Manager, State Technical Officer, Supply Chain Officer, M&E Officer, Admin Officer and Finance Officer as may be necessary.

Specific Activities for the LGA Coordinators
Coordination and Oversight:

• The LGA coordinators will ensure LGAs are implementing the campaign in accordance with the National Operational Manual and MC guidelines.
• S/he will supervise personnel recruitment, support the LGA in advocacy to stakeholders, ensure trainings are carried out accordingly and support the trainings as required, support monitoring and supervision of all campaign activities, support personnel data changes on the ICT4D platform, ensure review meetings are held, export LGA HH mobilization/ITN distribution coverage data from the ICT4D platform and discuss during review meeting, with a view to escalating issues that cannot be resolved at the LGA to the state campaign team for intervention and quick resolution.

Operations:

• The LGA coordinators are expected to collate the digital and paper attendance sheet and verify names on the attendance sheets.
• This entails line by line verification and conduct spot checks for paper attendance, and populate the information from the support documents in a required excel template
• The LGA coordinators will verify the account details of campaign personnel using standard methodology.
• S/he will be responsible for preliminary onsite review of information/data in the field before documents are sent to MC office in Dutse. This is to ensure that discrepancies are detected early, reported and addressed immediately
• The LGA coordinators will collate other support documents that are necessary for payment (such as copies of waybills etc).
• S/he will be the link between MC and the LGA personnel. S/He will send payment schedule to the finance tean, for further confirmation and revert to participants with issues that need follow-up
• The LGA coordinators will be responsible for distribution of campaign materials (training and implementation) for their respective LGAs and timely delivery to the LGA team.
• S/he will be responsible for liaising with food vendors for each LGAs to ensure timely delivery of the food, the right quantity based on agreement with the vendor and to report issues with regards to the feeding if any

ICT4D:

• The LGA coordinators will ensure effective compliance with the CAT strategy process and provide the required technical guidance to ward supervisors, household mobilizers/ITN distribution teams on the use of the android devices, solar chargers and the Red Rose application
• LGA coordinators will ensure distribution (and subsequent retrieval) of ICT4D tools to identified cluster supervisors, household mobilizers/ITN distribution teams; and update the inventory as necessary.
• S/he will update device distribution inventory database upon retrieval of devices from cluster supervisors, household mobilizers/ITN distribution teams
• S/he will ensure submission and signing of device security, safety and management document by cluster supervisors, household mobilizers/ITN distribution teams before collection of ICT4D tools and will also provide and deliver buffer devices in a case of theft, loss or damage to ICT4D equipment assigned to campaign personnel for an activity.
• S/he will ensure completion of device incidence report forms where necessary and provide real time field evaluation report on the use of the devices to designated ICT4D focal supervisor
• Any other duty as assigned by the campaign team

Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree (or HND) in a relevant field
• A minimum of 3 years relevant post-graduation experience
• Work-related experience in a health/public health organization
• Previous experience in ITN mass campaigns will be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet navigation and Outlook
• Previous experience in the use of electronic data monitoring systems will be an advantage.

Desirable Criteria and Skills:

• Previous training on the use of mobile technology for health development
• Previous experience working with Federal and/or State Ministry of Health
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to remain flexible and calm under pressure
• Training and supervision skills are required
• Fluency in Hausa language will be an advantage.

Timing of Consultancy:

• Timeline of activities: July – Sept 2022
• No of TA days: 34
• No of Consultants: 17.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2022 (07:59AM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification, will be disqualified.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Application window may be closed once a reasonable number of applications are received, therefore early applications are highly encouraged.
• Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link
• Individuals blacklisted from implementing the Global Fund grants are not eligible to apply for this advertised position.