​Organization: Malaria Consortium

Location: Kano State, Nigeria (Resident status required)

Project: Subnational Tailoring & Malaria Operational Planning

Application Deadline: 1st May, 2026 (5:00 PM)

​PURPOSE

​To provide high-level technical assistance in generating subnational health systems evidence and coordinating the development of data-driven Malaria Operational Plans (MOP) across Kano’s 44 LGAs.

​KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• ​Planning Coordination: Oversee the data-driven planning process for 44 LGAs, ensuring specific health system contexts are considered.
• ​Capacity Building: Facilitate refresher training for facilitators and cascade training across LGA clusters.
• ​Operational Planning: Support the development, validation, and consolidation of LGA-level operational plans into a unified State Malaria Operational Plan.
• ​Integration: Incorporate “campaign-like” interventions (ITN campaigns, SMC) into consolidated LGA plans using stratification data.
• ​Review & Reporting: Support biannual reviews of operational plans and produce comprehensive consultancy and training reports.

​REQUIREMENTS

• ​Education: PhD or equivalent in Public Health, Global Health, Health Systems, or Policy/Planning.
• ​Experience: Minimum 12 years in health policy/systems strengthening; 8 years in malaria-based interventions in Northern Nigeria is highly desirable.
• ​Technical Skills: Mastery of National Malaria Elimination strategies; proficiency in Microsoft Office; excellent report writing.
• ​Soft Skills: Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and participatory workshop facilitation skills.
• ​Residency: Must be a resident of Kano State and willing to travel to any of the 44 LGAs.

​HOW TO APPLY

• ​Online Only: Applications must be submitted via the provided online link. Hard copies are not accepted.
• ​Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is critical.

Strategy Guide: Landing the Kano Planning Consultancy

​1. The “Subnational Tailoring” (SNT) Advantage

​The Malaria Consortium is moving away from “one-size-fits-all” strategies. They want someone who understands Subnational Tailoring.

• ​In your application: Use terms like “epidemiological stratification,” “intervention mixes,” and “context-specific health system evidence.”
• ​Evidence-Based: Emphasize your ability to take complex data (malaria prevalence, health facility density) and turn it into an actionable “Operational Plan.”

​2. The Kano Context (44 LGAs)

​Managing 44 LGAs is a massive coordination task.

• ​Showcase your Network: Highlight your existing relationships with the Kano State Ministry of Health (SMoH), SMEP, and SPHCDA.
• ​Logistics: Mention your readiness to move across different clusters in Kano, showing you understand the geographical and security layout of the state.

​3. PhD vs. Experience

​The advert asks for a PhD or equivalent experience.

• ​If you don’t have a PhD, your 12+ years of experience must be clearly categorized into Policy Development, State-level Planning, and Research.
• ​Highlight any “Campaign” experience (e.g., leading a previous ITN mass distribution or SMC round).

​4. Critical Submission Tips

• ​No Payments: Malaria Consortium never asks for money. If you encounter a request for payment, it is a scam.
• ​Rolling Basis: This means they might hire someone by April 25th if they find a good fit. Apply today.
• ​Form Accuracy: The note says “Applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.” Ensure every single box in the Google Form/Application Link is filled accurately.

​5. Deliverables-Focused CV

​Your CV for this role should not just list jobs; it should list outputs. Mention:

• ​”Developed the [Year] State Malaria Operational Plan.”
• ​”Led the training of [Number] health officers across [Number] LGAs.”
• ​”Authored consultancy reports for [Donor Name, e.g., USAID, Global Fund].”

To: The Recruitment Team,

Malaria Consortium Nigeria.

​RE: APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL CONSULTANT (PLANNING) – KANO STATE

​Dear Hiring Committee,

​I am writing to express my strong interest in the National Consultant (Planning) position for Kano State. As a resident of Kano with a [PhD/Equivalent Senior Experience] in Public Health and over [Number] years of experience in health systems strengthening, I possess the technical depth and local contextual knowledge required to lead this data-driven planning process.

​My career has been defined by my work with the Kano State Ministry of Health, SMEP, and various international partners to translate health evidence into policy. I am particularly expert in the Subnational Tailoring (SNT) of malaria interventions. I understand that the intervention mix required in a high-burden rural LGA in Kano differs significantly from the needs of the metropolitan LGAs.

​My expertise aligns perfectly with your specific tasks:

• ​Strategic Planning: I have led the development and consolidation of multiple State Malaria Operational Plans (MOP), ensuring the seamless integration of ITN and SMC campaign data.
• ​Capacity Building: I am a seasoned facilitator, having led numerous participatory workshops for state and LGA-level stakeholders to co-design health interventions.
• ​Data-Driven Decision Making: I have extensive experience using stratification information and rapid health system assessments to optimize resource allocation.

​I am a self-motivated professional who thrives under the pressure of tight deadlines and is committed to the highest standards of report writing and documentation. I am ready to deploy immediately to support the cascade of refresher trainings across all 44 LGAs of Kano.

​Thank you for your time and for considering my application for this vital consultancy.

​Sincerely,

​[Your Name]

[Phone Number]