SNT Project Manager (Kano) at Malaria Consortium

Job Title: SNT Project Manager (Kano)

Activities

• Ensure regular communications are maintained between the different teams particularly between zonal/state teams and with the Abuja office.
• Be responsible for the project risk register. Work with the team members of the SMT in the identification, tracking, prevention and management of key programme risks especially those related to performance and fiduciary management.
• Be liaison between the project, NMEP, the donor – BMGF and other partners and stakeholders
• Programme (Routine, LLIN Campaign and SMC distribution) management (50%):
• Develop and implement work plans, ensuring that campaign and routine programming work plans are integrated into an overall consolidated programme work plan.
• Work closely with the Country Technical Coordinator to see that work plans are aligned with best technical approaches.
• Perform oversight with the project team to ensure successful implementation the 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 mass drug administration (MDA) of Azithromycin (MDA-AZM) in Kaduna, Jigawa and Kebbi states;
• Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews/audits are carried out periodically in conjunction with the project team and key stakeholders
• Travel to the field as necessary to provide support and oversight to the zonal and state teams.
• Ensure all relevant authorities and stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of the project as appropriate.
• Work with the Senior Country Technical Coordinator to;
  • Adapt MC technical quality standard for the project and ensure its compliance
  • See that project lessons and experiences are documented.
• Work with the SMT to see that programme improvement is data-driven.
• Logistics, finance and administration (10%):
• Ensure the project is efficiently and accurately managed within allowable line item flexibility and there is full accountability of resources.
• Ensure familiarity and compliance of staff and stakeholders with/to Malaria Consortium and  donor compliance issues.
• Work with team members to prepare projected project expenditures.
• Work with the finance team (both at the country office and donor project based) to monitor expenditure and budget compliance on a regular basis, report any concerns to the WCAPD and develop plans to mitigate any under or over expenditure.
• Closely monitor project budget spending and burn rates.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure timely financial reporting and assistance at audits for the project.
• Human Resource Management (10%):
• Work with the HR manager to ensure the project is roles are filled with quality staff and their performance continuously improve throughout the project implementation period.
• Line manage members of the staff using performance-based management approaches.
• Representation (10%):
• Represent MC in all SARMAAN project activities.
• Other representations as might be delegated by MC management team.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development or related discipline.
• Senior management level experience on large sized health projects in Africa.
• At least 15 years working experience in international projects.
• At least 5 years of those spent in projects in developing countries lasting more than 2 years and managing teams of 10 or more including local and international staff.
• Experience managing at least one project for an external government client for at least 2 years.
• Experience working with performance-based contracts.
• Experience in project and financial management with a proven track record of timely submission of high quality project deliverables.
• Desirable:
• Experience managing donor projects or contracts such as BMGF, DFID, GFATM or USAID/PMI.
• Experience working on malaria, maternal and child health programmes, including community health delivery.
• Familiar with the Nigeria health system.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 29th October, 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://www.malariaconsortium.org