Coordinator at Malaria Consortium


Malaria Consortium (1)

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia, through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote universal health coverage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Coordinator

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Temporary

Description

  • The purpose of the terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel that will gather month-36 net durability data for cohort campaign nets and retrieve samples of ITNs for insecticidal effectiveness studies.

Specific tasks

  • Will be in charge of two teams.
  • Will be required to attend training prior to survey.
  • Visits assigned wards one day before the interviews according to the schedule to sensitize community leaders and select household mobilisers.
  • Resolves any issues reported by team leaders.
  • Reports to the M&E Manager who will be the overall survey coordinator.
  • Supports gathering of the documentation for payment of household mobilisers.
  • Ensures that all data are accurately collected and uploaded according to guidelines or SOPs.
  • Writes reports related to activities of the teams, including achievements, challenges and recommendations.

Qualifications and experience

  • A post-graduate degree in health sciences.
  • At least 5-7 years’ experience in coordinating household surveys.
  • Demonstrated report writing skills for quantitative studies or surveys.
  • Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw language.

Mobilizers:

  • Assigned in consultation with community leaders.
  • Must be familiar with the community.

Application Closing Date
Monday, 25th November 2024. 5:00pm.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

  • For this position, previous working experience with MC and in SMC are added advantages.
  • Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the application form
  • Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
  • Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
  • Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.