Field Assistant – Plateau State at Malaria Consortium


Field Assistant – Plateau State at Malaria Consortium


Malaria Consortium Nigeria is committed to tackling the large number of malaria cases and deaths in the country. 

  • Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other partners, we lead and support three major malaria control initiatives in the country: Support to the National Malaria Control Programme (SuNMaP); NetWorks and MAPS.

Experience: 2 years

Location: Plateau Jos

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a LGA Field Assistant to join our team in Bauchi State, Nigeria.

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC 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.
  • Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a LGA Field Assistant to join our team in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
  • The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC 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 Field Assistant assist the quality implementation of delivery of SMC services at the community level by HFW/supervisors and CHWs through the timely delivery of SMC 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 SMC implementation.
  • The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer on the implementation of SMC activities. 

S/he gives feedback to the PROGRAM OFFICER in form of basic documentations 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

Clinical Officer, nurse, science, social science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level

  • At least two years field experience in related field
  • Fluency in English, Hausa 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
  • Experience of conducting quality supportive supervision and data use

Essential: 

  • Good planning and organisational skills
  • Basic computer skills particularly Microsoft Office
  • Flexible, ability to work both as an individual and as a team member and under stress in what can be a harsh environment
  • Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Desirable

  • Ability to speak and understand English

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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