LGA Cluster Supervisor at Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job title: LGA Cluster Supervisor

Location: Jigawa
Department: Technical
Length of Contract: 2 years
Role Type: National
Grade: 7
Travel involved: 40% within the State
Child safeguarding level: 3
Reporting to: Zonal Project Manager

Country and Project Background

The Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, started operations in 2008, through the DFID/UKaid funded support to National Malaria Programme, SuNMaP (2008 – 2016)
The office had presence in 23 states of the country and has managed at various times, about 15 projects. It follows the mandate of the parent organization in Nigeria and has been working specifically in the following areas:
- Malaria control/elimination
- Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea
- Nutrition
- Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
Malaria Consortium has recently received funding to implement SMC in three West African countries including Nigeria. In Nigeria, malaria consortium has decided to use the fund to continue SMC implementation in the 4 states it has been supporting since 2013 with UNITAID (Sokoto and Zamfara), DFID (Katsina and Jigawa) and BMSMC (Katsina) funds.
Under this new funding and any anticipated additional funding, all Malaria Consortium SMC activities in county will be consolidated into a single project and managed by Senior Project Manager who will report to the Country Programme Manager.

Job Purpose

The Cluster Supervisor will support the microplanning and implementation of project activities at LGA level, with health facilities and communities at LGA level in the supported States (Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara) in Nigeria
S/He will support the planning and coordinating activities such as training, supervision, reporting of activities, as well as the relationship and communication with key actors at LGA level, under the supervision of the Malaria Consortium SMC LGA Coordinator
The post is based at state level, with frequent travel to LGA/Health Facilities and communities.

Scope of Work:

The position holder will support the microplanning and coordination of activities at LGA level, including maintaining close communication, participate in key activities such as planning, training and supervision of SMC as well as the reporting of data to the State manager.

Key Working Relationships:

The Cluster Supervisor is line managed by the State Programme Manager, who maintains most on-going communication and planning for the position holder
The position holder also maintains relationships with the country office departments, including finance and logistics. Key external relationships are with staff at the state Malaria Control Programme and with LGA health staff.

Key Accountabilities
LGAs activities (60%):

Support the coordination of SMC activities in the supported LGAs by Malaria Consortium:
Assist the LGAs and health facilities in planning for SMC activities
Assist in SMC administration, training and supervision at LGA level
Assist in the elaboration of a work plan for SMC which is consistent with budget and microplans
Identify and participate in meetings on coordination with actors engaged in various activities in health LGAs covered by Malaria Consortium
Identify and participate in meetings at LGA level focused on malaria and community level activities
Participate in meetings and trainings organized by other partners in the relevant LGAs.
Assist the Malaria Consortium SMC LGA Coordinator in the coordination of plans and communication between LGA health authorities and Malaria Consortium on progress and challenges
Assist in quantification on needs for SBCC materials and inputs for SMC delivery
Track and report on progress against the work plan

Distribution of SP+AQ and SMC delivery (20%):

Assist in the planning and quantification of materials required for SMC delivery and quantification for SP+AQ and distribution of SP+AQ to ensure no stock-outs at any level or time during SMC campaign in his/her supported LGAs
Participate and report on SMC activities at LGAs level on the consumption of materials for SMC delivery (cards, tally sheets) and SP+AQ to ensure smooth delivery
Support and ensure proper supervision of the CHWs and health facility staff/in charge

Reporting and documentation (20%):

Ensure that data are collected and transmitted from health facilities to LGAs and to the Malaria Consortium M&E Officer and the State Manager
Ensure that the State Coordinator have received in good time information regarding LGAs activities and potential risks or situations that could impact on SMC activities, also indirectly, specifically related to communication, training, supervision
Provide on time drugs reconciliation report at the end of each round of SMC distribution for his/her supported LGAs
Undertake all other tasks as necessary and instructed by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

Training in Nursing or Public Health
Five years experience of working in public health
Experience working at LGAs and/or community level.
Experience working on campaign style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization).

Work-based Skills and Competencies
Essential:

Good understanding of the Nigeria health system
Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state at least 40% of the time
Ability to perform under pressure
Excellent communication skills in English and Hausa

Core Competencies
Delivering Results:
LEVEL C – Supports others to achieve results:

Displays a positive and enthusiastic approach and is not deterred by setbacks, finding alternative ways to reach goals or targets
Supports others to plan and deliver results
Supports others to manage and cope with setbacks.

Analysis and Use of Information:
LEVEL A – Gathers information and identifies problems effectively:

Interprets basic written information
Attentive to detail
Follows guidelines to identify issues
Recognises problems within their remit
Uses appropriate methods for gathering and summarising data.

Interpersonal and Communications:
LEVEL B – Fosters two-way communication:

Recalls others’ main points and takes them into account in own communication
Checks own understanding of others’ communication by asking questions
Maintains constructive, open and consistent communication with others
Resolves minor misunderstandings and conflicts effectively.

Collaboration and Partnering:
LEVEL B – Collaborates effectively across teams:

Proactive in providing and seeking support from expert colleagues
Raises difficult issues with teams/ partners and stakeholders with a view to positive resolution
Proactive in building a rapport with a diverse range of people.

Leading and Motivating People:
LEVEL C – Effectively leads and motivates others or direct reports:

Gives regular, timely and appropriate feedback
Acknowledges good performance and deals with issues concerning poor performance
Carries out staff assessment and development activities conscientiously and effectively
Develop the skills and competence of others through the development and application of skills
Coaches and supports team members when they have difficulties.

Flexibility/Adaptability:
LEVEL A – Recognises own stress levels and adapts:

Recognises limitations and takes steps to manage any resulting pressure or stress
Remains focussed on objectives and goal in a rapidly changing environment
Takes responsibility for own work and for the impact of own actions.

Living the Values:
LEVEL B – Promotes Malaria Consortium values amongst peers:

Shows a readiness to promote Malaria Consortium’s values amongst peers
Promotes ethical and professional behaviour in line with Malaria Consortium’s values

Strategic Planning and Thinking and Sector Awareness:
LEVEL A – Manages own workload effectively: