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Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this assignment is to support the generation of subnational health systems evidence to inform planning for malaria in Kano state to strengthen the tailoring of specific malaria interventions and optimize their implementation in the specific health systems context in Kano.

Scope of Work

• The scope of the technical assistance involves the development of the malaria operational planning capacity-building modules and training plan which will be used in training stakeholders and support them in the development of malaria operational plan based on evidence of different high value malaria intervention mixes recommended for different LGAs in Kano state.
• The TA will also support the stakeholders on incorporating statewide “campaign-like interventions e.g. ITN campaign, SMC etc” into the LGA consolidated plan. In addition, the TA will also support biannual review of LGA malaria operational plan and the integration of LGA consolidated plans into the state malaria operational plan.

Specific tasks for the Consultant

• The development of malaria planning capacity-building modules, training plan and training of state facilitators will be led by a Regional Planning Consultant and supported by a Senior National Consultant (Finance).

Timeline for Assignment:

• The timeline for the assignment is March 2024 - March 2025.

Requirements

Essential:

• PhD or equivalent experience in Public / Global Health, Health Systems, Health Policy and Planning or related field is required.
• Have at least 15 years experience in health financing, health budgeting, health policy and health system strengthening in public health-related projects.
• Demonstrate extensive experience of working with Ministries of Health, SMEP, SPHCDA and/or other government sectors and partners.
• Excellent knowledge of malaria prevention and control in endemic settings and National malaria elimination strategies.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft office suite (especially Word and PowerPoint) and have excellent report writing skills.
• Availability for the period of this assignment.
• Ability to give attention to details.
• Self-motivated, team player but also able to work independently.
• Meets tight deadlines and able to work under pressure.

Desirable:

• Have at least 5 years’ work experience in malaria-based interventions in northern Nigeria is desirable.
• Substantial experience in the application of financial planning strategies in donor-funded public health-related projects is an added advantage.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English language is required.

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Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this assignment is to support the generation of subnational health systems evidence to inform planning for malaria in Kano state to strengthen the tailoring of specific malaria interventions and optimize their implementation in the specific health systems context in Kano.

Scope of Work

• The scope of the technical assistance involves the development of the malaria operational planning capacity-building modules and training plan which will be used in training stakeholders and support them in the development of malaria operational plan based on evidence of different high value malaria intervention mixes recommended for different LGAs in Kano state.

LGA Facilitators:

• The LGA facilitators will assist the Senior national consultants (planning) in facilitating the data-driven malaria operational planning process to achieve effective and targeted malaria interventions in 12 LGAs in year 1 and 44 LGAs in year 2. 12 Facilitators are required for this assignment in year 1 to oversee 12 LGAs and 44 Facilitators are required for this assignment in year 2 to oversee 44 LGAs.

Requirements
Essential:

• MSc in Public Health, Global Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Research Methods or a related social science discipline, or another post-graduate qualification with a substantial quantitative research component
• Three years’ experience of working in public health
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a team, particularly with Ministries of Health, SMEP, SPHCDA and/or other government sectors and partners;
• Knowledge of malaria prevention and control in endemic settings
• Demonstrable understanding of stakeholders’ engagement in relation to overcoming the barriers as well as approaches of effectively communicating with broad stakeholders such as state & LGA decision-makers and community beneficiaries.
• Ability to speak Hausa language and familiarity with and respect for the tradition and culture of the study location (state of assignment) is required.
• Familiarity with the terrain of the project location is required.
• Excellent command of English with exceptional writing and communication skills and the ability to present information in clear, concise, and compelling ways;
• Results-oriented attitude to work;
• Availability during the project timeline;
• Excellent skills in in MS Office software package

Desirable:

• Excellent experience in conducting Stakeholders’ engagement.
• Experience in working effectively with government and non-government partners.
• Experience of working on malaria programmes, familiarity with SPHCDA, Ministries of Health; SMEP.
• Experience working at LGAs and/or community level.
• Fluent in English and Hausa.

Timeline for assignment:

• The timeline for the assignment is March 2024 - March 2025

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Scope of Work

• The scope of the technical assistance involves the development of the malaria operational planning capacity-building modules and training plan which will be used in training stakeholders and support them in the development of malaria operational plan based on evidence of different high value malaria intervention mixes recommended for different LGAs in Kano state.
• The TA will also support the stakeholders on incorporating statewide “campaign-like interventions e.g. ITN campaign, SMC etc” into the LGA consolidated plan. In addition, the TA will also support biannual review of LGA malaria operational plan and the integration of LGA consolidated plans into the state malaria operational plan.

Senior National Consultants (Planning):

• The Senior National Consultants (Planning) are required to oversee and coordinate the data-driven malaria operational planning process to achieve effective and targeted malaria interventions in 12 LGAs in year 1 and 44 LGAs in year 2. Two (2) senior national consultants will be needed throughout the project’s life cycle.

Requierements

Essential:

• PhD or equivalent experience in Public/Global Health, Health Systems, Health Policy and Planning or a related field is required.
• Have at least 15 years’ experience in health policy and health system strengthening in public health-related projects.
• Demonstrate extensive experience of working with Ministries of Health, SMEP, SPHCDA and/or other government sectors and partners.
• Excellent knowledge of malaria prevention and control in endemic settings and National malaria elimination strategies.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft office suite (especially Word and PowerPoint) and have excellent report writing skills.
• Availability for the period of this assignment.
• Ability to give attention to details.
• Self-motivated, team player but also able to work independently.
• Meets tight deadlines and able to work under pressure.

Desirable:

• Have at least 5 years’ work experience in malaria-based interventions in northern Nigeria is desirable.
• Excellent Knowledge of malaria Subnational tailoring of interventions is an added advantage
• Substantial experience in donor-funded public health-related projects
• Experience facilitating participatory workshops and conducting training is essential. Experience facilitating workshops to co-design health interventions or services is desirable.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English language is required.
• Fluent in English and Hausa
• Data-driven decision-making mentality