• Application Deadline: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Program Lead: Clinical Care


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 9 years


• Location Ekiti


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

About Project:

AYGF’s Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project aims to increase access and utilization of integrated, community-based malaria prevention and treatment activities in the target and participating states of Ekiti.

The objective of the project is to strengthen the delivery and promotion of the uptake of malaria prevention and treatment services especially in rural communities where the burden of malaria is the greatest, in participating states of Nigeria.

Education and Experience/Qualifications

the ideal candidate should have:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (public health/epidemiology/medicine/nursing/parasitology/tropical medicine) with minimum of 7 years of experience;


• Demonstrated experience of planning and management of malaria programming in developing countries including Nigeria. Experience from African countries will be an asset;


• Strong knowledge and experience of delivering or providing technical assistance for the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated and complicated/severe malaria and prevention including Intermittent Preventive Treatment to pregnant women (IPTp) in accordance with the most current national protocols and treatment regimens;


• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work; and


• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English. Knowledge of other Nigerian languages will be an asset.

Salary

Competitive.

Note

• This position is open only to applicants residing in Ekiti and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


• AYGF is an equal opportunity employer; women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.


• Hiring for this position is contingent upon a grant award to AYGF and funding availability.