Job Description
Terms of ReferenceThis Terms of Reference (TOR) provides the description and work to be done during the implementation of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) mass campaign (including integrated ITN and SMC campaign in states where applicable) in Nigeria.Project BackgroundCatholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity, or nationality. As CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, strengthening and building the capacity of partner organizations is fundamental to the work of CRS. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on health, vulnerable children, agriculture, extractives and governance, and peace building programming.CRS has a long and rich history of collaboration with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund). In Nigeria, CRS has been a Co-Principal Recipient (PR) for the Global Fund Malaria grant since January 2017. As a Co-PR, CRS partnered with the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP), various state governments and malaria partners and stakeholders to coordinate and implement the 2017 long lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) mass campaigns in 6 states. CRS also supervised nd supported a range of malaria treatment and prevention services at the state level.For the 2018-2020 and 2021 – 2023 Global Fund Malaria grant, CRS has remained a Co-PR with NMEP, strengthening the synergy and collaboration with NMEP to improve efficiency and impact. CRS worked closely with NMEP, Society for Family Health (SFH), Malaria Consortium (MC), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), state governments and other stakeholders to coordinate and implement ITN mass campaigns in 13 states. CRS provided oversight and ICT4D leadership for the ITN campaigns. In addition, CRS supported the various stakeholders including NMEP and the SRs in providing support to the 13 states supported by the Global Fund, for a range of malaria treatment and prevention services at the state level.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner.Ability to work both in a team and independently.Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands.
Experience
Minimum of First Degree in a relevant field such as Sciences, Social sciences, public health, or related fieldAt least 3 years ITN and SMC campaign experience or other health programsPrevious experience working in a National and/or State Ministry of Health preferred.Excellent English language skills (oral and written communication skills).Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
