Technical Malaria Director at Society for Family Health (SFH) Full Time

Job Title: Technical Malaria Director

Job Code: sfh-80738
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Department: PROGRAMS

Job Profile

• The Technical Malaria Director is a leadership role responsible for providing technical direction, oversight, and strategic guidance for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of malaria control and prevention programs.
• Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, the Technical Malaria Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective design and execution of comprehensive malaria interventions.
• The key accountabilities for this role are technical leadership, program management and capacity building.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of innovative and effective malaria control interventions.
• Shape and implement evidence-based strategies to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Provide technical expertise in malaria prevention, case management, vector control, and surveillance.
• Ensure adherence to global and national malaria policies and guidelines and stay abreast of the latest advancements in malaria research and technology.
• Integrate innovative approaches to enhance program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of program activities.
• Develop training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of program staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems for malaria programs; identify challenges and propose solutions for improvement.
• Utilize data for evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.

Qualifications / Experience

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing and implementing malaria control programs.
• Proven leadership experience in a technical role within the public health sphere.
• Previous experience working in international or multi-country settings.
• Familiarity with Global Fund or other international funding mechanisms for malaria programs.

Skills and competencies:

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of malaria control strategies, interventions, and best practices.
• Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team towards achieving common goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Results oriented with commitment to achieving tangible and measurable results in malaria control programs.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.
•  Adherence to the organization’s code of conduct and values

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday; 3rd January, 2024.

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence.
• Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SFH is an equal-opportunity employer.