LGA Technical Assistant Bauchi at Malaria Consortium

Job Description

The purpose of this ToR is to engage TA support that will serve as support to the field assistants in high burden LGAs due to the large number of facilities, SMC personnel to ensure proper coverage of households during implementation.

The high burden LGAs are 2 LGAs of Bauchi state (Bauchi and Katagum), 2 LGAs of Borno state (MMC and Jere), 4 LGAs of Kebbi state (Danko Wasagu, Birnin Kebbi, Bagudo and Arewa LGAs) of Kebbi State, 2 LGAs in Plateau State (Jos North and South LGAs) and 1 LGA in Sokoto state (Kebbe LGA).

Responsibilities

Support implementation of all SMC activities at health LGA level, including timely implementation of work plan, planning meetings, commodity distributions and monitoring to avoid any stock out, community mobilization activities, supervision, monitoring and reporting.

Work with the LGA Field officer or Cluster Supervisor in ensuring accountability of received commodities and supplies through tracking consumption levels and review of reconciliation reports.

Support capacity building of field partners (Supervisors, HFW, CDDs/CHWs, Lead Mothers (LMs) and community mobilisers) through on-job support and quality supervision.

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 is in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and conducting supervision and on-job training of LGA, HFW and CHWs.

Maintain a good relationship and work jointly with Public Health Officers and other partners to undertake home visits, meetings and to ensure LGA’s ownership.

Education + Experience

Clinical Officer, nurse, social science, science, or any other Public Health-related qualification with at least five year’s field experience in SMC implementation.

Fluency in English, Hausa/Fulani 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.

Must be familiar with the use of Survey CTO and Microsoft Office suite.

Experience in conducting quality supportive supervision and data use.

Other Benifits

Nil

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Malaria Consortium to apply