We are a leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organisation and one of the leading Public Health NGOs implementing programmes for improving Reproductive Heafth, HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria prevention, care and treatment. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. As a result of growth in our organization, we seek applications fora variety of positions in our HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis projects.
Position: State Program Officer
Location:- Niger
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the Roll Back Malaria Program he or she has the responsibility for all malaria activities in the state. He or she provides technical assistance to Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and Civil Society Organizations to develop plans, set targets, and design and implement Roll Back Malaria interventions.
Specific responsibilities:
- Assist partners to build their capacities to address Malaria health issues.
- Guide and assist LGAs and states in developing proposal and work plans on Malaria activities.
- Meet regularly with State and LGA focal Person to discuss Malaria activities in the State
- Supervise Civil Society Organization/Role Model Mothers as assigned.Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meeting with supervisees on a regular basis to discuss issues, track work progress, provide guidance and support and ensure consistent quality of work performed; conducting performance plan and reviews; and developing staff skills ana knowledge,
- Advocate for support for Malaria activities with state and LGA policy makers and community leaders.
- Participate in planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating malaria trainings for health providers in the public sectors,
- Participate in monitoring and implementation of Malaria commodities (ACTs/LLIN) distributions in the state.
- Participate in assessments and surveys related to Malaria activities.
- Document on Malaria in activities to the Program Manager
- Manage ARFH fund disbursed for Malaria activities in the state.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MBBS or a Degree in Social Science and a master's degree in relevant field, with significant working experience and managing of CSOs in Nigeria. Also has experience in the TB epidemiology and management skills in Microsoft office including Word, Excel and Power point. Ability and willingness to travel widely in Nigeria and demonstrated experience in community based program implementation.
NB:The salaries attached to these positions are competitive. Applications should include cover letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Please indicate the position applied for and job location, the subject of the E-mail and cover letter. All applications must reach email address below within two weeks of this publication. Applications that do not comply with the above instructions will be disqualified.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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