The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP),
with support of Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partners has committed itself to
universal coverage for all malaria interventions as the optimal approach to
malaria control. The Malaria Strategic Plan 2009-2013 thus expands the
programmatic focus from the vulnerable to the entire population at risk.
The major interventions adopted for malaria
control in Nigeria include ensuring that:
(i) All individuals, especially vulnerable
groups, have access to appropriate treatment within 24 hours of onset of
symptoms;
{ii} All individuals especially vulnerable
groups sleep inside Insecticide Treated Nets/long lasting Insecticide-treated
Nets.
The target of the NCMP'is to ensure that at
least 80% coverage of these interventions accomplished by 2010 is sustained.
This would be achieved through provision of anti-malaria commodities to Public
Health Institutions and not-for-profit Health Organizations forthe
implementation ofthese interventions. Several funding partners, including the
Global Fund to fight AIDs, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) contribute towards
the achievement of the NMCP's goals through articulated support to agreed
programme areas.
The NMCP is one of the Principal Recipients
implementing the Global Fund Round 8 Malaria Grant in Nigeria. Under the Phase
2 of the grant, which commenced in November 2011, the objective is to
contribute to the rapid and sustained scale up of Malaria Control interventions
for impact and intensifying Malaria control interventions towards universal
access in Nigeria. The project is focused on the creation, development and
expansion of government-private partnership and strengthens the participation
of communities and peoples in malaria control interventions. The Global Fund
Round 8 Phase 2 Malaria Project is implemented in 30 States including the
F.C.T.
The Federal Ministry of Health in
collaboration with the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and the Global Fund
has decided to reposition NMCP to be more responsive to the implementation of
the Grant for optimal impact. To this end, vacancies now exist at NMCP for the
following positions
Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward a letter
of intent, highlighting the required attributes with CV to:
The National Coordinator,
National Malaria Control Programme
Abuja, FCT.
Via email: nmcpnigeriarecruits@gmail.com Submissions without a subject title will NOT
be processed. All applications must be received by Friday, 6th September 2013.
Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to engaging the best candidates
immediately. Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
for further assessment/interviews.
Senior Technical Advisor
Senior Technical Advisor (Global Fund Program)
to the National Coordinator of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) in
Nigeria.
Station: Abuja
Reporting: To the National Coordinator.
Job Description: The job entails the provision
of Technical Advice to the National Coordinator (NC) in support of the
successful implementation of the Global Fund grant in line with the National
Malaria Strategic Plan, which focuses on prevention, diagnosis and treatment,
advocacy, communication, monitoring & evaluation and community
mobilization.
Scope Of Work: The technical advisory covers
all aspects of the Global Fund Malaria Control Project in Nigeria and related
activities.
Duties and Responsibilities: The overall
responsibility of the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) is to render technical
assistance to the National Coordinator on the effective coordination,
implementation and management of Global Fund Malaria Control Project and in collaboration with the Program Manager
(GF), provide day to day support to the NCMP Global Fund Team in mitigating
bottlenecks and performance challenges in order to achieve grant activities and
targets within designated timelines.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Monitoring grant performance, including the
results against Performance Framework 24 hours of onset of symptoms;Lasting
Insecticide-treated Nets.
Bring-up to the NC’s attention weekly/monthly
schedules of GF Project activities to be indicator targets, adherence to
program Budget, Work plan, and Program Implementation Plan (PIP), as well as
timely fulfillment of the Grant-related Condition Precedents (CPs) and Special
Terms and Conditions (STCs);implemented by NMCP or those by other partners/SRs
in which NMCP is to play a role;
Keeping tab on timely attainment of GF Project
deliverables and bringing up any identified bottlenecks to the attention of the
NC before the process is severely jeopardized, whileproviding effective risk
mitigation recommendations;
Keeping tab on all management letters and
ensuring that all issues raised are resolved expeditiously in collaboration
with the Global Fund Program Manager and Team;
Ensuring that grant documentation and filing
procedures (including effective filing of soft copies and effective back up
system) are implemented and an up-to-date file is maintained for each SR with
timely inclusion of all relevant documents, including copies of communication/disbursement
records;
Ensuring that program documents requested on a
regular or ad-hoc basis (such as training plans, revised grant agreement
documents, etc) meet the relevant criteria/fully address the relevant comments
from GF and partners and are quality checked before submission to the Global
Fund;
Ensuring that Progress Update and Disbursement
Requests (PUDRs) are discussed collectively with the different functions
(program management, PSM, M&E, finance, internal audit) to ensure quality
analysis of the issues and identification of appropriate solutions, ensuring
that this is captured in the PUDR, and double checking the PUDRs in
collaboration with the PM (GF) to ensure accuracy and quality reporting before
forwarding to Global Fund;
Bringing to the attention of the NC red flags
in the Compliance Unit that signifies compromise to Financial Management
Standard required by the NMCP and Global Fund and propose mitigation measures;
Assist the NC in monitoring staff performance
evaluation/management system at NMCP,
including evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of existing performance
evaluation/management systems;
Identifying situations/circumstances in GF
States/other SRs that may warrant coordination intervention by the NC and
convening relevant meetings with the approval of the NC;
Identifying States/line Ministries/other
stakeholders where advocacy by the NC is required and planning such in
collaboration with the Programme Management/relevant Branch;
Participating/Representing the NC in GF budget
sessions, program reviews, audits and work plan development;
Conduct consultations, interviews and
collection of relevant data on behalf of the NC during visits to Sub recipients
and other field activities at all levels that may facilitate program
implementation.
Ensuring that updates, presentations and
minutes for relevant GF internal and external meetings are prepared as may be
required by the NC;
Ensuring that GF activities are integrated
into the overall malaria country response and support the coordination of these
activities to avoid duplication of efforts and programming gaps;
Assisting in ensuring effective communication
and coordination with partners, including donor agencies, and other
stakeholders working on malaria control in Nigeria;
Assisting the NC to maintain effective
communication channel with the CCM;
Any other duty as may be deemed fit and
assigned from time to time by the National Coordinator.
Skills and Expertise Required: Applicants for
this position should possess the following minimum qualifications:
Advanced Degree in Public Health/Health
Management;
At least ten (10) years of professional experience
in health program management, in malaria control program in Nigeria or similar
country context;
Good understanding of Global Fund grants and
processes;
Demonstrated ability to supervise functional
teams and coordinate staff;
Demonstrated ability to undertake staff
performance / management systems evaluation;
Demonstrated advisory, analytical and problem
solving skills;
Excellent writing and oral communication and
presentation skills;
Ability and willingness to travel to
project-supported states within Nigeria;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint.
Location: Abuja
Experience: 10 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified
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