About the Role
Malaria Consortium is a leading international organization dedicated to controlling and eliminating malaria and other communicable diseases. We are currently seeking driven and experienced professionals for the role of LGA Technical Assistant in Kaduna State. In this capacity, you will play a vital role in coordinating the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin (AZM), ensuring seamless logistics, effective community outreach, and high-quality program implementation at the grassroots level.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure proper planning, execution, and monitoring of the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin across implementing health facilities within the assigned LGA.
- Support last-mile distribution of commodities and reverse logistics from the State Central Medical Store to target health facilities.
- Facilitate refresher training sessions for Health Facility Workers (HFWs) and Community Drug Distributors (CDDs).
- Collaborate closely with LGA teams, health facility supervisors, and traditional leaders to ensure adherence to AZM administration protocols.
- Monitor and report field issues, digital health compliance, and protocol non-compliance to the command-and-control center.
- Provide regular progress updates to the Program Officer, support data entry for monitoring and evaluation, and assist the Finance Officer with documentation for field personnel.
- Degree or diploma in Science, Social Science, Public Health, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of relevant field experience in public health, commodity supply management, logistics, or M&E.
- Fluency in English and Hausa/Fulani is strictly required.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting quality supportive supervision and community engagement.
- Proficiency in digital data collection tools such as Kobo Collect or SurveyCTO, alongside the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from local government staff to community leaders.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on public health outcomes in Nigeria.
- Gain valuable field experience with a globally recognized health NGO.
- Competitive stipend and operational support allowances.