Organization: Malaria Consortium (MC)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria (National Office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Closing Date: 28th April, 2026
STRATEGIC ROLE OVERVIEW
Malaria Consortium is seeking a highly experienced Technical Specialist (TS) to join our Global Fund (GF) project team in Abuja. The Technical Specialist is a cornerstone of our technical leadership, providing strategic guidance, capacity development, and evidence-based oversight to ensure the successful delivery of malaria interventions across Nigeria.
Reporting to the Programme Director, you will lead the technical appraisal of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC), Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (ITN) distribution, and case management strategies. Your goal is to ensure that every intervention achieves maximum effectiveness and cost-efficiency while aligning with national guidelines and global best practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance (70%)
- Strategic Planning: Support the development of technical workplans and provide quarterly performance updates against the performance framework.
- SMC & Chemoprevention: Provide expert guidance on the macro and microplanning, logistics, and quality assurance of SPAQ distribution.
- Operational Oversight: Review and approve Terms of Reference (ToRs) for national and state-level activities, ensuring technical quality through active interphase with State Technical Officers.
- Clinical Excellence: Support state teams in implementing malaria prevention (IPTp), case management (diagnosis/treatment), and integrated community case management (iCCM/CHIPS).
- Innovation & Learning: Document best practices and innovations to inform program improvements and contribute to the global malaria body of knowledge.
2. Project Management & Sustainability (20%)
- Reporting: Collate and review routine service delivery reports and contribute to the quarterly Progress Update and Disbursement Request (PUDR) for the donor.
- Transition Strategy: Design and implement activities that promote government ownership and sustainability beyond the project lifecycle.
- Capability Building: Actively participate in Malaria Consortium’s Quality Assurance and Learning & Development groups.
3. Representation & Advocacy (10%)
- Technical Working Groups: Represent Malaria Consortium on the National Malaria Case Management Subcommittee, SMC Expert Group, and other relevant coordinating committees.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a technical liaison with Principal Recipients (PRs), government stakeholders, and the global technical Community of Practice (CoP).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Essential: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MD) plus a Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, or a related field.
- Experience: * Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in public health.
- Proven experience at the national level with oversight of at least three (3) states.
- Demonstrable success in engaging with national programs and high-level stakeholders.
- Advantageous: Specific experience with Global Fund (GF) or GAVI-funded programs in developing countries.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Policy Knowledge: Deep understanding of global and Nigerian malaria policies and clinical guidelines.
- Supply Chain: Familiarity with medical supplies procurement and supply chain management for malaria commodities.
- Technical Breadth: Strong clinical and public health knowledge in the control of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional report writing, presentation, and project management skills; fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Malaria Consortium recruitment portal.
Malaria Consortium is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; all successful candidates will be subject to a rigorous background check and must adhere to our Code of Conduct.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
Driving technical excellence to realize a malaria-free Nigeria.