LGA Field Assistants

Salary Competitive

Location Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa and Niger

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a LGA Field Assistants to join our team in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa and Niger offices.

The position will support the Primary Health Care (PHC) departments in the local government areas (LGAs) of the intervention states to carry out SMC activities. The LGA Field Assistant will embed within the LGA team to provide technical assistant in the implementation of SMC-related activities for pre-implementation/planning phase, during and post-implementation phases.

Specific Activities for the personnel

Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%)

Support to implement all SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of work plan, planning meetings, commodity distributions and monitoring to avoid any stock out, Community mobilization activities, supervision, monitoring and reporting.
Ensure accountability of received commodities and supplies through tracking consumption levels and review of reconciliation reports
Responsible for capacity building of field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CDDs, and community mobilisers) through training, on-job support and quality supervision.
Track program targets and timely implement the planned activities to ensure program meets targets and review reports from LGAs and HFW for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
Ensure implementation of activities is in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and conducting supervision and on-job training of LGA, HFW and CHWs
Maintain a good relationship and work jointly with – Public Health Officers and other partners to undertake home visits, meetings and to ensure health LGA’s ownership.

Reporting & data quality control (10%)

Review all field implementer reports, provide feedback on areas which needs correction and submit the final hard copy report to the LGA Cluster supervisor after LGA Level approval
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time
Ensure submission of EoC Report, success stories, trip reports etc. to keep the LGA cluster and State Programme Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level

Coordination and representation (10%)

Responsible for overall planning and coordination of LGA and HFW/supervisors and CDDs during training and supervision visits.
Liaise with key partners including LGA team, State MOH, Community leaders, other stakeholders (as necessary)
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by LGA cluster supervisor/State Programme Manager
Establish and maintain links with health and other nutrition services with special attention to referral cases

Administrative and other duties (10%)

Ensure the development of individual and team action plans to ensure role complementarities in achieving the set treatment target
Participate in the follow-up of supplies consumption
Overall planning of stock levels, making sure that they are sufficient for the operations at SMC sites
Ensure that all HF release physical inventory of all SMC commodities supplied at the end of each cycle.
Any other duties as required by the line manager

Qualifications and Experience

Clinical Officer, nurse or Public Health, sciences or development-related qualification
At least two years field experience in related field
Fluency in English, Hausa and/or other local languages is required
Experience working in drug/commodity supply management, ME and logistics
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including LGA staff, HFW and community leaders
Experience of conducting quality supportive supervision and data use Desirable:
A broad range of experience including logistics, training and capacity building ability
Experience of managing teams
Experience working at LGA level Work-based skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Basic 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

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.

Candidates who have been blacklisted by the Global Fund need not apply.

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

The Company

Established in 2003, 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.

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

What We Do

We are dedicated to ensuring our work is supported by strong evidence and remains grounded in the lessons we learn through implementation. We explore beyond current practice, to try out innovative ways – through research, implementation, and policy development – to achieve effective and sustainable disease management and control.

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