Malaria Consortium Recruitment 2024(4 Positions)

Qualifications and experience

• Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty is a minimum requirement.
• Extensive experience of working at national or state level in developing countries.
• Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
• Experience managing project budgets.
• Proven leadership skills and team leading.
• Experience in advocacy and policy influencing.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience on SMC-supported project.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Work-based skills and competencies:

• Proof of strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Experience in using participatory adult learning techniques and previous experience in mass drug distribution campaign activities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills are also needed.
• Understanding of public health issues in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2024.

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

Note

• Residents and indigenes of Plateau State are strongly encouraged to apply.
• This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.

Person specification
Qualifications and experience:

• Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty is a minimum requirement
• Extensive experience of working at national or state level in developing countries on a donor-funded project
• Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills
• Experience managing project budgets
• Proven leadership skills and team leading
• Experience in advocacy and policy influencing
• Excellent written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Experience in malaria programme implementation
• Experience in leading a project at state level
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft office

Work-based skills and competencies:
Essential

• Proof of strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills are also needed
• Understanding of public health issues in West and Central Africa.

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2024.

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

Profile Requirements

• Candidates should possess Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 2 – 3 years relevant work experience in a related role.
• Prior experience in a similar level role.
• Experience in human resources or administration.
• Experience in record keeping/management.
• Experience in high-pressure recruitment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Nigeria employment law.
• Willingness to travel to project states (Northern part of Nigeria).

Application Closing Date
Thursday; 29th February, 2024 (8am)

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

Note

• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the form using the link above
• Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the application process may conclude before the advertised deadline. 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.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• A minimum of Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, International Health / Development, or a related field.
• Experience in research methodology, implementation, and evaluation, epidemiology
• Experience of working with audiences such as government officials, development partners or health organisations.
• Experience of writing, editing and managing the production of a range of academic material including manuscripts, reports, briefing documents, media features, websites, blogs, video, social media and infographics.
• Strong knowledge of public health and public health policy in low-resource settings.
• Experience in managing similar project.
• Experience in working effectively with government and non-government partners

Work-based Skills and Competencies:
Essential:

• Good knowledge of the health system in Nigeria
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Proven diplomacy skills
• Proven ability to use initiative and judgment to anticipate potential issues and solve problems.
• High level of personal motivation and flexibility
• Excellent planning, management, and monitoring/evaluation skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2024.

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