Job recruitment for Technical Officers by Grid Consulting for Malaria Consortium
Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations which is
dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other
communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, Government and
non-Governmental agencies, academic institutions, local and
international organizations; to ensure good evidence supports delivery
of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and
evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based
decision-making and strategic planning. The organization has
been operational in Nigeria since 2008 and recently opened a country
office in Nigeria to fully establish itself with long term commitment.
UNITAID Project
Malaria Consortium recently awarded funding by UNITAID to create a private sector market for Quality Assured Malaria RDT's through licensed premises. The 3-years project which will be implemented in three states, namely; Anambra, Cross-River and Ogun now seeks to recruit professionals in its implementing offices.
Job Title: Technical Officer (Marketing)
The Technical Officer (Marketing) will oversee activities geared towards increasing the uptake of the enhanced RDTs in the private sector. The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a diagnostics marketing strategy for malaria diagnostics brands, targeted at both the providers and consumers. Additional key responsibilities include.
UNITAID Project
Malaria Consortium recently awarded funding by UNITAID to create a private sector market for Quality Assured Malaria RDT's through licensed premises. The 3-years project which will be implemented in three states, namely; Anambra, Cross-River and Ogun now seeks to recruit professionals in its implementing offices.
Job Title: Technical Officer (Marketing)
The Technical Officer (Marketing) will oversee activities geared towards increasing the uptake of the enhanced RDTs in the private sector. The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a diagnostics marketing strategy for malaria diagnostics brands, targeted at both the providers and consumers. Additional key responsibilities include.
Qualification
Candidates should possess the following: Bachelor’s degree in International health or other related discipline with a Post-Graduate qualification in one of; Procurement, Marketing or Business management is required for this post. S/he must have a minimum of 3-years’ experience, prior experience managing large scale programmes and strong interpersonal and negotiating skills. Excellent report writing and presentation skills are required for this position. The job holder must be familiar with the Nigerian Health Sector and the operations of the Ministry of Health.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Candidates should possess the following: Bachelor’s degree in International health or other related discipline with a Post-Graduate qualification in one of; Procurement, Marketing or Business management is required for this post. S/he must have a minimum of 3-years’ experience, prior experience managing large scale programmes and strong interpersonal and negotiating skills. Excellent report writing and presentation skills are required for this position. The job holder must be familiar with the Nigerian Health Sector and the operations of the Ministry of Health.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinating regular meeting with key stakeholders on the progress
of the project towards gathering learning on stock, RDT results
interpretation, adherence and over-treatment of ACTS. Ensuring
constant availability of quality assured diagnostics stock in the
private sector pipeline by tracking orders, shipping, stocking and
providing information on commodities as they move from manufacturers
to the importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and end users. Working with importers, distributors and healthcare
providers to improve access to good quality malaria diagnostics. Working
with the Regional BCC specialist to develop IEC materials and a BCC
campaign. Monitoring market price of the enhanced product. Monitoring and supervision of sub contracted marketing activities.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should please submit a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to include contact numbers and email to: malaria@gridconsulting.net Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should please submit a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to include contact numbers and email to: malaria@gridconsulting.net Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
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