Jobs in West Africa at The MDG Centre West Africa:
The MDG Centre was established in July 2004 by the Earth Institute at Columbia University and the UN Millennium Project with a broad purpose of assisting countries to develop operational strategies for achieving the MDGs, and to support their implementation at both local and national levels.

In early 2006, The MDG Centre reorganised to established two sub-regional centres covering East and Southern Africa (based in Nairobi) and West and Central Africa (based in Bamako). The MDG Centre West and Central Africa (WCA) is currently work in the following countries: Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal and is rapidly expanding to other countries in the region.

The West Africa MDG Centre focuses on two complementary scales:

•  At the national level, provide support to national Governments to develop Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)-based national strategies and plans;
•  At the sub national level, assist local governments to develop and implement MDG-based local development plans and strategies and assist pilot Millennium Villages Project (MVP) sites and Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI) to achieve MDGs at local level

Description Of Job

Job title: Malaria Specialist
Work station: The MDG center regional offices in Dakar, Senegal

Job Summary and Reporting
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the MDG Centre for WCA and will work in close collaboration with The Center for National Health Development in Ethiopia, Columbia University

Duties and responsibilities

•  Technical support to all Millennium Villages (with special focus to West and Central Africa) on Malaria and NTDs and their monitoring and evaluation
•  Together with the regional health advisors and health coordinators of each MV, ensure timely execution of the malaria and NTD interventions with the set operational plans of the MVP
•  Identify major gaps and challenges in malaria and NTDs control in the MVs to achieving the goals and the objectives
•  Propose evidence based priority activities to address the identified challenges
•  Provide supportive supervision to assigned MVs in West Africa and follow up to ensure the implementation of the planned interventions
•  Work with the MVP monitoring and evaluation team in monitoring and evaluation of the malaria and  NTDs interventions
•  Determine the logistic and financial needs to implement the interventions in the MVs
•  Provide technical advice to the respective National Malaria Control Programs of the respective countries, if requested
•  Undertake and participate in research projects on Malaria and NTDs
•  Other activities as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications and skills

•  PhD (or equivalent) in Entomology, Parasitology, or Epidemiology, or Medical degree with Masters in Public Health or related fields.
•  At least 5 years experience in experience in Malaria and NTD programs working with governmental and non governmental institutions in  Africa
•  An extended experience in providing technical support to development partners and governments in areas.
•  Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts ;
•  Ability to effectively manage relationships with senior government officials, key stakeholders  and to work as part of a team;
•  Work experience in an integrated community development project;
•  Team spirit with personal skills in communication and dissemination of knowledge;
•  Demonstrate organization and problem solving skills, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure;
•  Proficiency in computer skills.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French;
•  Willingness  to travel between 30-50% of the time in the region,
•  Grant writing skills and experience

How To Apply For The Job

Terms of offer
CIP/MDG Center offers a regionally competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The employment contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal.

CIP/ MDG prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications
Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to:

ibrahim.tounkara@mdgwca.org  

With a copy to:

recruitment@mdgwca.org

“Application for Malaria Specialist MDG-WCA” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Applications will be considered until 25th July 2012 or until the position is filled.

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.mdgwca.org
www.millenniumpromise.org
www.unmillenniumproject.org
www.mdgwca.org

Closing Date: 25th July, 2012