Field Assistant 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.
- 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 State Technical Officer (STO) on the implementation of SMC activities.
- S/he gives feedback to the STO 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.
Desirable:
- A broad range of experience including logistics, training and capacity building ability
- Experience of supporting teams
- Experience working at LGA level
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
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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