The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Officer
Location: Abuja FCT
Responsibilities
- Work in close collaboration with the MSH national and state-based officers and specialists (M&E and SCMS) to support the SMEP/SMOH in the implementation of all case management activities, in line with grant targets and deliverables by ensuring adherence to national strategies and guidelines for malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
- Work with States and LGAs in planning and coordinating training for health workers, Integrated Monitoring and Supportive Supervision (iMSV).
- Support the State MoH to implement all aspects of the seasonal malaria chemoprevention intervention. A mass drug campaign for children under-5years
- Support the State MoH to implement activities for improving Intermittent Preventive Therapy for pregnant women (IPTp) and routine ITN distribution in pregnant women and children under-5 years
- Support capacity building of the State MoH personnel on malaria technical areas
- Support the implementation of SMC and ITN campaigns in the state
- Preparation and submission of project malaria technical activity reports to Technical Director, Malaria
- Represent MSH at malaria Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and other relevant health coordinating committees at state and national level
- Contribute to quarterly lessons identification and learning documentation and dissemination.
- Preparation and submission of project service delivery activity reports to Technical Director, Malaria
- Document evidence and best practices that are related to the programme
QUALIFICATIONS
- M.D/MBBS required with some field experience in clinical and/or community-based malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Specialized experience in malaria is highly preferred.
- At least 5 years of post NYSC relevant experience in public health. Any experience in malaria programming will be an added advantage. Some health-related community development experience is required.
- Experience in malaria programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of programmatic and technical service delivery challenges is highly desired.
- Ability to lead and coordinate teams and adhoc personnel engaged during large health campaigns
- Experience with, and a demonstrated commitment to community-based approach to development.
- Previous experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures and funding requirement a plus.
- Capacity to prepare evidence-based reports and documents.
- Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical documents.
- Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basis.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
- Good verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) are required for effectively operating in this position.
- Ability to take on any other task assigned by your supervisors.
Application Deadline:29 July 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
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