Malaria Consortium Recruitment 2026: LGA Technical Assistants (43 Openings)

Malaria Consortium is inviting applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Local Government Area (LGA) Technical Assistant in Jigawa, Kaduna, and Kebbi States, Nigeria. The successful candidates will support public health programme implementation, Mass Drug Administration (MDA), logistics, supervision, and reporting at the LGA level.

A total of 43 positions are available across the three states.

Job Overview

• Organization: Malaria Consortium
• Position: LGA Technical Assistant
• Locations: Jigawa, Kaduna, and Kebbi States, Nigeria
• Total Vacancies: 43
• Jigawa: 13 positions
• Kaduna: 14 positions
• Kebbi: 16 positions
• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant field experience
• Application Deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM

About the Role

The LGA Technical Assistant will support the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin (AZM) and related reverse logistics activities within an assigned Local Government Area.

The role involves working with local government health teams, health facility workers, Community Drug Distributors (CDDs), traditional leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure effective programme implementation and accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Coordinate and monitor AZM Mass Drug Administration activities across implementing health facilities.
• Support the distribution of medicines and other programme commodities to health facilities.
• Assist in refresher training for Health Facility Workers and Community Drug Distributors.
• Support community engagement and social behaviour change activities.
• Collect, enter, verify, and report programme data.
• Monitor compliance with AZM administration protocols and report implementation challenges.
• Support reverse logistics and documentation of programme supplies.
• Coordinate with LGA management teams, health workers, and community stakeholders.
• Provide programme updates to supervisors and support administrative documentation for personnel payments.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance activities.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A qualification in Science, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant field experience.
• Experience in drug or commodity supply management, monitoring and evaluation, or logistics.
• Familiarity with KoboCollect, SurveyCTO, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with local government officials, health workers, and community leaders.
• Fluency in English, Hausa, Fulfulde, and/or other relevant local languages, as required for the assigned location.

Required Skills

Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in:

• Public health programme implementation.
• Field coordination and supportive supervision.
• Data collection, entry, and reporting.
• Logistics and supply chain management.
• Monitoring and evaluation.
• Community engagement and stakeholder coordination.
• Digital data collection tools, including KoboCollect and SurveyCTO.
• Communication, organization, and problem-solving.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online using the application form for their preferred state.

• Jigawa State: Apply through the designated Jigawa application link.

• Kaduna State: Apply through the designated Kaduna application link.

• Kebbi State: Apply through the designated Kebbi application link.

Applicants must submit their resume in PDF format through the relevant online application form. Hardcopy CVs are not accepted.

The application links were not included in the supplied vacancy details. Applicants should obtain the correct links from the official recruitment announcement.

Mandatory Safeguarding Requirement

Candidates must complete the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course available through Kaya and provide a valid certificate at the point of engagement. Only candidates who provide a valid certificate will proceed with the engagement process.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning recruitment may conclude before the advertised deadline. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Important Notice

Malaria Consortium does not charge applicants any recruitment or application fees. Applicants should submit their applications only through the designated online forms and remain cautious of fraudulent recruitment requests.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.