Application Guide

How to Apply for Technical Specialist GF

at Malaria Consortium

🏢 About Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium stands out as a specialized non-profit focused exclusively on malaria and communicable disease control, with deep field presence across Africa and Asia. Working here offers the unique opportunity to contribute directly to evidence-based public health interventions that save lives in vulnerable communities, combining technical expertise with practical implementation.

About This Role

As Technical Specialist GF, you'll provide strategic technical leadership for malaria prevention programs in Nigeria, specifically focusing on ITN distribution, SMC campaigns, and chemoprevention strategies. This role directly impacts Nigeria's malaria targets by optimizing program effectiveness and cost-efficiency through technical appraisal and stakeholder engagement at national and state levels.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing SMC campaign data from supported states, providing remote technical guidance to state teams, preparing sections of quarterly donor reports, and participating in virtual meetings with National Malaria Elimination Programme counterparts. You might also analyze supply chain data for ITN distributions and draft technical recommendations for program adjustments.

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🎯 Who Malaria Consortium Is Looking For

  • A physician with a Master's in Public Health/Epidemiology plus 10+ years experience, including at least 3 years working at national level with oversight of multiple states
  • Demonstrated experience engaging with Nigeria's National Malaria Elimination Programme and state-level stakeholders on technical strategy implementation
  • Deep knowledge of Nigeria's malaria policy landscape, plus practical understanding of medical supply procurement and supply chain challenges in resource-limited settings
  • Proven ability to translate technical evidence into actionable workplans and performance updates for donor-funded programs (particularly Global Fund)

📝 Tips for Applying to Malaria Consortium

1

Quantify your state-level oversight experience - specify which 3+ Nigerian states you've worked with and your specific technical contributions

2

Highlight any direct experience with ITN mass campaigns, SMC implementation, or chemoprevention programs in Nigeria or similar contexts

3

Demonstrate knowledge of Nigeria's malaria epidemiology and current strategic priorities (2021-2025 Malaria Strategic Plan)

4

Show familiarity with Global Fund reporting requirements and technical assistance frameworks

5

Reference specific Malaria Consortium projects in Nigeria you admire and explain how your expertise aligns

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your hands-on experience with Nigeria's national malaria program and state-level implementation challenges", "Specific examples of how you've improved cost-effectiveness or effectiveness of malaria prevention interventions", 'Your approach to building technical capacity within government health systems', "Why Malaria Consortium's evidence-based approach resonates with your professional philosophy"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Malaria Consortium's current projects in Nigeria (especially GF-funded ones) and their technical approaches
  • → Nigeria's 2021-2025 National Malaria Strategic Plan and key performance indicators
  • → Recent publications by Malaria Consortium staff on ITN effectiveness or SMC implementation
  • → The organization's technical priorities as outlined in their latest annual report

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would conduct a technical appraisal of SMC effectiveness in a Nigerian state
2 Describe your experience navigating stakeholder relationships between federal, state, and local malaria programs
3 How would you address supply chain bottlenecks affecting ITN distribution in remote areas?
4 What metrics would you prioritize in quarterly performance updates for Global Fund donors?
5 How do you stay current with evolving WHO guidelines and adapt them to Nigeria's context?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic public health experience without specific malaria program expertise in Nigeria
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of Nigeria's federal health system structure
  • Overlooking the operational realities of working in resource-constrained settings
  • Not being able to discuss cost-effectiveness analysis of malaria interventions

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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