SuNMaP-DFID Nigeria: Senior Health Systems Expert

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 Health Systems Expert, Abuja

This position will assist the Public Health specialist in providing technical support to malaria control efforts with focus on strengthening health systems intervention both at the federal and state levels.
» S/he will be involved in development of capacity building roll-out plans to be implemented across levels in the country.
» The job holder will oversee the consultancy inputs to programme activities on the preventive and curative components of malaria control.

Qualifications:
» A degree in medical sciences with strong expertise and prior experience in the management of health system services.
» S/he must have at least 10 years experience in program management with hands-on experience in capacity building for public health workers.
» An extensive knowledge of practices in Nigerian public health sector is required with a basic understanding malaria control strategies and its approaches.
» Excellent computer skills as well as strong presentation and writing skills are very essential.

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.