State Implementation Officer at Malaria Consortium

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a State Implementation Officer to join our team in Bauchi, Nigeria.

Job Summary

The role of the State Implementation Officer SMC-VAS is to ensure effective on-site quality delivery of SMC-VAS activities by supporting and mentoring team members to achieve project objectives. The Implementation Officer, under the direct line management of the Project Manager, ensures timely planning and implementation of activities, considering project targets.

The officer interacts with the relevant state government departments, ensuring implementation is aligned with approved protocols and keeping them updated on project progress. He/she coordinates efforts with Philanthropic Funding (PF) or Global Funding (GF) support, Malaria Consortium SMC staff, relevant state and LGA officers, and other key stakeholders.

The officer supports the smooth roll-out of project activities at SMC service delivery points, including direct support to frontline service providers. Responsibilities include planning, implementation, reporting, and stakeholder liaison.

The officer interacts with Malaria Consortium state and LGA level field officers, logistics, finance, and monitoring and evaluation staff. Externally, he/she relates with the State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEP), State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), LGA Health Departments, and health facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support and Management

  • Oversee the co-implementation of SMC-VAS activities with other Malaria Consortium staff.
  • Support the training of personnel involved in the Malaria Consortium SMC-VAS project.
  • Ensure supervision of assessment and treatment services, and community-level implementation.
  • Plan and coordinate community mobilization and education activities.
  • Review SMC-VAS training materials to ensure quality training.
  • Coordinate and facilitate training for officers-in-charge, supervisors, health facility workers, and community volunteers.
  • Provide on-the-job supervision and training for Project Officers, Field Assistants, and community health workers.

Coordination and Representation

  • Coordinate SMC-VAS co-implementation training and supervision visits with other Malaria Consortium staff at the state level.
  • Liaise with key partners, including SMEP, SPHCDA, local leaders, NGO partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure strong coordination between the SMC and VAS elements of the research study.
  • Attend health and LGA/ward coordination meetings at the state level as directed by the Project Manager.

Administrative and Other Duties

  • Provide monthly written reports on activities to the Project Manager.
  • Work with the finance department to prepare financial requests and ensure timely expenditure reporting.
  • Perform any other duties as required by the line manager.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Clinical Officer, Nurse, or Public Health qualification.
  • At least two years of field experience.
  • Experience managing large teams.
  • Strong background in training and capacity building.
  • Ability to solve complex problems in a challenging environment.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
  • Flexibility to work independently and as a team member under stressful conditions.

Desirable

  • Experience in logistics.
  • Experience in drug/commodity supply management and health worker training.
  • Fluency in the spoken language of the region.

Additional Information

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Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and the role may be filled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

About Malaria Consortium

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations specializing in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.

Our Mission

Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programs that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.

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