Jobs in Nigeria January 2010 : DFID Nigeria: Senior Technical Malaria Officer

SuNMaP is DFID-funded five year programme to support the National Malaria Control Programme. The programme has been in operation for two years and is now looking to fill the following position across its operating locations: Senior Technical Malaria Officer, Kano & Lagos

The job holder will assist the Technical Malaria Manager (TMM) in providing technical support to State level malaria control efforts and direct implementation of projects for the control of malaria at the state, community and grass-root levels.
» S/he will support the TMM in engaging partners for malaria control, capacity building of health workers and coordinate LUNs distribution at the state levels.

Qualifications:
» A medical degree and post graduate qualification in a health related discipline with a minimum of 8 years prior experience in public health in Nigeria.
» S/he must have proven technical skills in malaria case management and a significant knowledge of the policies and practices of the Nigerian Ministries of Health.
» Proven training, presentation and writing skills are required for this post.
» Prior experience in a similar project environment will be an added advantage.

Remuneration and Terms of Appointment:
» The appointment term will be a period of 3 years for each position, with an initial 6 months probationary period.
» The programme offers very competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should submit an electronic copy of an application letter and CV addressed to the Human Resource Officer via malaria@gridconsulting.net.

The subject line of the mail must contain the title of the position applied for. Applications without a subject title will not be processed. Interviews will commence immediately with a view to the suitable candidates commencing work thereafter.

Deadline: 5th January, 2010.