Field Assistants at Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Bauchi

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route plan, planning meetings, commodity distributions and monitoring to avoid any stock out, Community mobilization activities, supervision, monitoring and reporting.
Ensure implementation of activities are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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.
Ensure accountability of received commodities and supplies through tracking consumption levels and review of reconciliation reports
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
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.

Reporting & data quality control (10%):

Review distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

Administrative and other duties (10%):

Ensure the development of individual and team action plans to ensure role complementarities in achieving the set treatment target.
Provide information for 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.
Participate in the follow-up of supplies consumption.
Any other duties as required by the line manager

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
At least two years field experience in related field
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
Fluency in English, Hausa and/or other local languages is required
Experience working in drug/commodity supply management, M&E and logistics

Desirable:

A broad range of experience including logistics, training and capacity building ability
Experience of supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Kogi

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route 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
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
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 are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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 distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

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.
Provide information for 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
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
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, M&E 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 supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Kebbi

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route 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
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 are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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.
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).

Reporting & data quality control (10%):

Review distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

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.
Provide information for 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
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
At least two years field experience in related field
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
Fluency in English, Hausa and/or other local languages is required
Experience working in drug/commodity supply management, M&E and logistics

Desirable:

A broad range of experience including logistics, training and capacity building ability
Experience of supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Sokoto

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route 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
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
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 are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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 distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

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.
Provide information for 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
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
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, M&E 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 supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Abuja

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route 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
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
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 are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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 distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

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.
Provide information for 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
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
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, M&E 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 supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Borno

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route 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
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
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 are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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 distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

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.
Provide information for 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
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
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, M&E 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 supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Plateau, Nigeria

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route 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
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
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 are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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 distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

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.
Provide information for 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
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
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, M&E 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 supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Oyo

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route 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
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
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 are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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 distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

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.
Provide information for 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
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
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, M&E 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 supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Titles: Field Assistant

Location: Nasarawa

Job Purpose

The LGA Field Assistant supports the implementation of SMC activities at LGA, health facilities and household level.
He/she is responsible for planning, implementation, reporting and coordination with local government representatives and community level stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships

The LGA Field Assistant takes instructions from the Program Officer / Field Officer on the implementation of SMC activities.
S/he gives feedback to the Program Officer/Field Officer in form of basic documentations and to the M&E Officer in form of data entry for administrative coverage and supply chain management.
S/he will also support the Finance Officer in getting account details of distribution personnel for payment.

Key Accountabilities
Programme Implementation, treatment tracking and management (70%):

Support implementation of SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of route 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
Provide administrative support to training events field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CHWs, and community mobilisers).
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 are in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and escalating issues detected to the line manager for mitigation
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 distributors’ tally sheet, making corrections where necessary and entering the data on relevant data capturing platform
Assist ME Officer on the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
Ensure submission of other reports to keep the line manager and State Project Manager abreast with the project implementation at LGA level.

Coordination and representation (10%):

Ensure planning and coordination meetings are conducted as planned at LGA and community levels.
Attend data validation meetings at LGA level and as directed by Line manager

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.
Provide information for 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
Essential:

Clinical Officer, Nurse, Science, Social Science or Public Health qualification at minimum of diploma level
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, M&E 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 supporting teams
Experience working at LGA level

Work-based skills:
Essential:

Good planning and organisational 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
Nigerian citizen (legal requirement).

Salary
Competitive.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note

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.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 10 months

Application Deadline 15th December, 2022.

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