Senior Manager - Vector Control AT Catholic Relief Services Abuja, NG

Job Summary

The position of Senior Manager, Vector Control (SM-VC) will provide technical leadership and oversight for the implementation of the 2017 Global Fund Malaria Program LLIN mass campaign activities. S/he will oversee training, accompaniment and technical support to the SMoH in the campaign states and will liaise with counterparts in Federal and State Ministries of Health to ensure adherence of the campaigns to the national strategies and operational guidelines for LLIN mass campaigns in Nigeria. The SM-VC, in collaboration with the Mass Campaign Coordinator, will facilitate the deployment of the ICT4D devices and technology in the implementation of the mass campaigns.

Program Quality

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure the Global Fund Malaria Program’s strategic objectives for LLIN mass campaigns with regards to malaria prevention are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
• Provide leadership in the planning and coordination of malaria prevention and LLIN mass campaigns activities in the identified LLIN mass campaign states, ensuring activities are implemented on schedule and meet relevant national guidelines.
• Ensure that the recruitment, supervision and management of the Work Stream Advisors and State Support Team (SST) consultants are completed in an effective and efficient manner, and in line with the selection criteria outlined by the IVM sub-committee.
• Lead the design of an advocacy plan for the LLIN mass campaigns, identifying strategies to engage, influence and mobilize different constituencies, including political, business, religious and community leaders with the aim to facilitate smooth mass campaigns and support the fight against malaria in Nigeria.
• Oversee the roll out and dissemination of updated NMEP-approved guidelines, standard operating procedures and other job-aids for malaria prevention via LLIN mass campaigns.
• Liaise and coordinate the activities of the organizations responsible for paying allowances to the training/ meeting participants, to ensure their timely payment of all allowances.
• Contribute to development of strategies to reach those in remote locations and “hard-to-reach” populations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• Track progress towards relevant performance indicators, analyzing reasons for shortfalls and adapting program strategies as needed.
• Oversee the design and implementation of feedback and response channels to enhance accountability of program vis-à-vis beneficiaries of the LLIN mass campaign services.
• In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons learned and best practices for the implementation of LLIN mass campaigns are documented and disseminated.
• Facilitate learning exchanges among SRs and government ministries on malaria prevention and ACSM, and support quality improvement initiatives.

Management And Administration

• Support elaboration of Program Update/Disbursement Requests (PU/DR) in collaboration with other program staff.
• Review reports on the LLIN mass campaign activities, provide feedback on implementation progress and performance, identify solutions to address challenges and weaknesses.
• Ensure implementation of activities in compliance with all GoN, CRS and Global Fund administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.

Representation And Advocacy

• Coordinate closely with the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Ministries of Health to plan LLIN mass campaign activities and ensure that the national guidelines are being appropriately and consistently applied.
• In collaboration with NMEP’ IVM Unit, other malaria partners and SMoHs, contribute to the development and implementation of tools, approaches and strategies to strengthen the implementation of mass campaigns in the country.
• Liaise with technical counterparts in the Ministry of Health at Federal and State levels, other Principal Recipients, and other local and international stakeholders engaged in malaria activities in Nigeria, and participate actively in relevant technical meetings and commitments.
• Represent CRS at relevant technical working groups, sectoral meetings and coordination forums.

Qualifications And Skills

□ Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Medical/Nursing Sciences, Community Health, Health Education, Public Health or related field preferred.

□ Minimum of 7 years’ experience in malaria programming and provision of technical assistance to government and non-government partners

□ Significant experience in supporting and coordinating LLIN mass campaigns in Nigeria within the last 3 years.

□ Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver trainings on LLIN mass campaign implementation.

□ Proven leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently

□ Strong representational skills and ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners (including representatives of government agencies) in a professional manner on an ongoing basis

□ Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands

□ Strategic, analytical and decision-making skills

□ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

□ Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills; strong demonstrated writing skills required (reports, evaluations)

□ Willingness and ability to travel in-country (sometimes on short notice) up to 75% of the time.

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