Technical Specialist GF

• Provide strategic technical support, capacity development, evidence and knowledge development and dissemination, and technical representation for malaria prevention programs
• Lead in ensuring Malaria Consortium's strategic objectives and targets and contributions to Nigeria malaria targets are realized
• Review Malaria Consortium routine ITN, SMC and other chemoprevention strategies and provide technical appraisal for increasing effectiveness/cost effectiveness
• Support the development of technical workplans and provide quarterly project performance updates

This role contributes to saving lives and improving health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases like malaria and promote Universal Health Coverage.

• Degree in Medicine plus a Master's in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty with at least ten years work experience
• Previous experience working at national level with oversight for at least 3 states
• Demonstrable experience working with national programmes and engaging with stakeholders at that level
• Knowledge of global and country specific malaria policy and guidelines, medical supplies procurement and supply chain management
• Technical knowledge and skills in control of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea
• Excellent project management and M&E skills; familiarity with accountability and learning

Salary: Competitive

Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations in Africa and Asia.