Programme Officer

Malaria Consortium is seeking a Programme Officer to support malaria elimination efforts in Kaduna State, Nigeria, working closely with the State Programme Manager and local government teams.

What it offers

• A temporary, full-time role based in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Who can apply

• Training in Nursing or Public Health
• Five years’ experience in the Public Health sector
• Experience in programme management at the LGA/state level
• Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills
• Experience managing project budgets
• Experience using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and health programmes
• Experience with Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, including DHIS2, ODK, KoboCollect
• Experience working at LGA and community levels
• Experience with campaign-style interventions (e.g., SMC, social mobilization)
• Good understanding of the Nigeria health system
• Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation
• Ability to travel to LGAs outside the state capital at least 80% of the time
• Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in the assigned state
• Evidence of being resident in the state of assignment

What you'll do

• Support the State Programme Manager (SPM) in managing project activities and resources
• Lead micro-planning, training, coordination, drug administration, and supportive supervision
• Liaise with LGA Field Assistants, State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), and community leaders
• Ensure compliance with Malaria Consortium policies, guidelines, and SMC Handbook
• Manage planning, stakeholder engagement, implementation (MDA-AZM), risk management, budgeting, and logistics
• Support M&E activities, including reporting and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS)
• Participate in programme reviews (end of cycle, end of round)
• Identify lessons and best practices for adaptive management and knowledge sharing

How to apply

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis
• Early applications are encouraged as the role may close before the expiry date of 05/08/2026
• Apply via the Malaria Consortium careers portal

Good to know

• Qualified female candidates are strongly advised to apply
• Due to the nature of the role, the vacancy may close early—apply promptly
• The recruitment process is managed via IRIS Software Group Limited under GDPR compliance