- Company: Malaria Consortium
- Location: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi (Nigeria)
- Job type: Contract
- Deadline: 30 October 2026
About the role
Malaria Consortium is seeking to hire 43 LGA Technical Assistants to support the prevention and control of malaria and other communicable diseases. The positions are located in Jigawa (13 openings), Kaduna (14 openings), and Kebbi (16 openings) states in Nigeria. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin (AZM) to vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and monitor Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Azithromycin at the LGA level.
- Coordinate with LGA teams, health facility supervisors, traditional leaders, and facility Officers in Charge (OICs).
- Support the last-mile distribution of commodities from the State Central Medical Store to health facilities.
- Facilitate refresher training for Health Facility Workers (HFWs) and Community Drug Distributors (CDDs).
- Monitor and report issues related to digital Health Community Management (HCM) and protocol compliance.
- Provide feedback to the Program Officer and M&E Officer through documentation and data entry.
- Support the Finance Officer in processing payments for distribution personnel.
Requirements
- Qualification in Science, Social Science, or Public Health.
- At least two years of field experience in a related field.
- Fluency in English, Hausa/Fulani, and other local languages.
- Experience in drug/commodity supply management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and logistics.
- Proficiency in Kobo Collect, SurveyCTO, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to conduct quality supportive supervision and data use.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the links below corresponding to their state of interest. Please submit your resume in PDF format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
- Kaduna State: Apply Online
- Jigawa State: Apply Online
- Kebbi State: Apply Online
Important: Candidates must complete the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course on Kaya and submit the certificate upon engagement. Malaria Consortium does not accept payment during recruitment or hardcopy CVs.
