Technical Officer at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) @Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Technical Officer at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is recruiting a Technical Officer to support malaria prevention and treatment programmes in Nigeria. This role is ideal for experienced public health professionals with strong expertise in malaria programming and health systems strengthening.

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Job Overview

Location: Katsina State
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Sector: Public Health / Malaria Control

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Role Summary

The Technical Officer will work closely with the State Ministry of Health and partners to implement malaria interventions, including Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC), Intermittent Preventive Therapy (IPTp), and LLIN distribution, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and donor expectations.

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Key Responsibilities

Support implementation of malaria case management activities
Coordinate training for health workers and supportive supervision (iMSV)
Lead SMC campaign planning, training, and monthly drug distribution
Supervise field teams and ad-hoc personnel during interventions
Prepare end-of-cycle and comprehensive malaria programme reports
Strengthen IPTp and LLIN distribution for pregnant women and children under five
Build capacity of State Ministry of Health staff
Represent MSH in technical working groups and coordination meetings
Document best practices, lessons learned, and programme impact
Support emergency response planning for malaria outbreaks
Ensure quality assurance and compliance with national malaria guidelines

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Required Qualifications & Experience

M.D / MBBS degree (mandatory)
At least 5 years post-NYSC experience in public health
Strong experience in malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Experience in malaria programme implementation and technical support
Familiarity with Global Fund processes is an advantage
Experience in community-based health programming

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Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Excellent report writing and presentation abilities
Ability to work independently and within teams
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to manage multiple tasks in demanding environments

How to Apply

Apply via the official MSH career portal
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This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to life-saving malaria interventions while working with a globally recognized health organization focused on strengthening health systems and improving outcomes in underserved communities.