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The Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP); a UKaid Malaria Programme seeks to recruit professionals with technical expertise in Malaria control and treatment in Africa; particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. 

The SuNMaP focuses on strengthening the delivery of malaria efforts towards reducing malaria within the target population of women and children underfive. The approach towards achieving these objectives is to work      with stakeholders in the public and private sector including civil societies,NGOs, faith- based organisations as well as the commercial sector. The following are currently vacant within the programme.

Mode of Application: Interested candidates, who meet the qualifications and requirements for each position, should submit an electronic copy of an application letter and CV through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net.  Applications without a subject title will NOT be processed. All applications must be received by Friday, 16th August, 2013. Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to engaging the best candidates immediately. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Technical assistant

This senior position is based in Abuja and is embedded within the National Malaria

Control Programme and will provide technical support to the National Coordinator,

the Programme and its partners -largely in the following areas:

Revise the coordination framework for the programme in light of the lessons

on its implementation so far;

Ensure the Nigeria Malaria Partnership Coordination continues to be

effective;

Work with all stakeholders (at the Federal and State Government agencies)

to ensure harmonization of their coordination framework;

Manage the synchronization of Malaria plans to ensure effective

communication with stakeholders at all levels;

Support technical coordination and work effectively with other technical

assistance support to the NMCP

Agree monthly work-plans and deliverables with the National Coordinator;

QUALIFICATIONS:

An experienced Health professional with a Master's degree in International or Public health, with at least 10-15 years post qualification experience

in the health sector and in an African country

Proven technical skills in malaria and malaria case management. A good understanding of the operations of the Ministries of health and the ability to operate at enhanced levels within the donor community. Excellent communication and project management skills are also essential for this position.

Location: Not Specified

Experience: 10 year(s)

Course of Study: Public Health

Required Grade:  Not Specified