We are recruiting a passionate, self-motivated, and highly qualified individual to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Malaria Director
Job Code: sfh-80738
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Department: PROGRAMS
Job Profile
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- The Technical Malaria Director is a leadership role responsible for providing technical direction, oversight, and strategic guidance for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of malaria control and prevention programs.
- Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, the Technical Malaria Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective design and execution of comprehensive malaria interventions.
- The key accountabilities for this role are technical leadership, program management and capacity building.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of innovative and effective malaria control interventions.
- Shape and implement evidence-based strategies to achieve program goals and objectives.
- Provide technical expertise in malaria prevention, case management, vector control, and surveillance.
- Ensure adherence to global and national malaria policies and guidelines and stay abreast of the latest advancements in malaria research and technology.
- Integrate innovative approaches to enhance program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of program activities.
- Develop training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of program staff.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems for malaria programs; identify challenges and propose solutions for improvement.
- Utilize data for evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.
Qualifications / Experience
- Advanced Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing and implementing malaria control programs.
- Proven leadership experience in a technical role within the public health sphere.
- Previous experience working in international or multi-country settings.
- Familiarity with Global Fund or other international funding mechanisms for malaria programs.
Skills and competencies:
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of malaria control strategies, interventions, and best practices.
- Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team towards achieving common goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Results oriented with commitment to achieving tangible and measurable results in malaria control programs.
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.
- Adherence to the organization’s code of conduct and values
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Application Closing Date
Wednesday; 3rd January, 2024.
Note
- All applications will be treated in confidence.
- Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
- We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- SFH is an equal-opportunity employer.
Deadline: January 3, 2024
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