The USAID supported Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS), is a 5
year project which is expected to take on the USAID mandate of improving
malaria control at scale in nine (9) states. Activities in the MAPS
project has commenced in the seven Nigerian states namely; Benue,
Cross-River, Ebonyi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo and Zamfara. Health Partners
International (HPI), one of the implementing partners of the MAPS
project, now seeks to employ an expert in Program Management Capacity
Building to assist the Capacity Building Advisor (CBA) to coordinate all
related capacity building outputs and activities at the National and
State levels.
CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME OFFICER
DETAILS
This position will be based in the Abuja office of the MAPS Project. The
Capacity Building Program Officer will be responsible for assisting the
National Capacity Building Advisor to facilitate the smooth planning,
management and implementation of all program activities set out in the
MAPS work plan at National and State levels. S/he will work with the
National
and State level MAPS capacity building team to ensure the achievement of key program outputs.
OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE;
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans as well as
National and state level monthly/quarterly implementation work plans;
• Assisting the CBA in the design, development and implementation of programme;
• Provide programme support to Ministry of Health, programme partners
especially in implementation of program management capacity building
activities;
• Support for short term consultants work programme;
• Coordinating the finance and administrative logistic role as it relates with short term consultants;
• Provide timely update on progress against work plan;
QUALIFICATION:
A post-graduate qualification in Public Health or related disciplines in
Public Health or related disciplines in health and medical sciences.
S/he must have a good knowledge and experience in Public Health and capacity building in the health sector.
Previous knowledge and experience in malaria prevention and control as
well as extensive knowledge in the use of capacity building tools is
required for this position.
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a coordinating and similar role within an international donor funded program.
S/he must have a demonstrable proficiency in relevant computer packages
such as MS office, clearly display the ability to effectively prioritize
and perform to tight deadlines.
Excellent oral and verbal communication skill is required for this position.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The appointment term will be a period of 2-years, with an initial 6 months probationary period.
The programme offers very competitive salary packages.
Local terms and conditions will apply.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an
application letter and a copy of their recent CV through the appropriate
link at www.gridconsulting.net. All applications must be submitted
latest Friday, 27th December, 2013. Please note, that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for an interview.
DUE DATE: 13 January, 2014
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