Technical support and management:

• Works with other Malaria Consortium staff to oversee the co-implementation of SMC-VAS activities.
• Support the training of personnel involved in the implementation of Malaria Consortium SMC-VAS project.
• Ensure that supervision of both assessment and treatment services, and of community level implementation of the SMC-VAS programme are carried out effectively.
• Plan and coordinate community mobilization and education activities.
• Regularly support the review of SMC-VAS training materials to ensure quality training.
• Support the coordination of planning and the facilitation of training for officers in-charge, supervisors, health facility workers and community volunteers, including the development of work plans.
• Provide on-the-job supervision and training for Project Officers, Field Assistants and community health workers.

Coordination and Representation:

• Work with other Malaria Consortium staff at the state level for the overall planning and coordination of SMC-VAS co-implementation training and supervision visits.
• Liaise with key partners including the SMEP, SPHCDA local leaders, NGO partners, and other stakeholders (as necessary).
• 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 the timely reporting of expenditure.
• Any other duties as required by the line manager.

Qualifications and experience:

Essential:

• Clinical Officer, nurse or Public Health qualifications.
• At least two years’ field experience.
• Experience of managing large teams.
• Strong background in training and capacity building.
• Ability to find solutions to complex problems in a challenging environment.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office.
• Flexible, ability to work both as an individual and as a team member and under stress in what can be a harsh environment.

Desirable:

• A broad range of experience including logistics.
• Experience working in drug/commodity supply management and health worker training.
• Fluency in the spoken language of the region.