Consultant at Jigawa State Malaria Control Booster Project

We require suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Position: Consultant

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Malaria Control Booster Project in the country. Jigawa State Government has signed a subsidiary Credit Agreement for this credit and intends to apply part of the credit to cover eligible payments for consulting services to support the Patent Medicine Vendors (PMV) in the state. The role of the Consultant is to ensure the coordination of the integration of the PMV model into the delivery of malaria control interventions and to support in providing the overall vision, direction, leadership and management into strengthening private sector delivery of key malaria control interventions, specifically on Patent medicine Vendors (PMV) model component. She/he will engage and maintain collaborative partnerships and information sharing with project and multi level partners and ensure timely reporting. The consultant will report to the project Manager Jigawa State Malaria Control Booster Project.

 

Description of duties

The components of the PMV program model include, identification of registered and non-registered PMVs  and a package of interventions to include: 1) training of PMVs according  to national training guidelines, (2) subsidized drugs (through public or private sources inclusive of branding), (3) Demand creation (Improving access and use through advocacy/BCC/IEC) (4) Peer- supervised internal  monitoring of PMVs (service delivery and compliance with associations and (5) External monitoring and Evaluation of the effectiveness of the program. The PMV consultant will provide overall vision, direction, leadership, and management for strengthening private sector delivery of key malaria control interventions, specifically on Patent Medicine Vendors (PMV) model components. She/he will coordinate and direct program resources to ensure timely and cost effective implementation of component activities inclusive of the M&E plan. S/he will engage and maintain collaborative partnerships and information sharing with project and multi-level partners and ensure timely reporting. The consultant will report to the Program Implementation Facilitator.

 

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibility	Tasks	Delivery Period
Management	Develop work plan for the Private sector delivery of key malaria interventions using the PMV model	Annually
	Ensure formation of a management team comprising various stakeholders	At the beginning of the assignment
	Ensure integration of the PMV components into the State Annual State RBM plan	Annually
	Facilitate the conduct of inventory of registered and non-registered PMVs	Continuous
	Coordinate with PMV associations and transport delivery firm in collecting ACT needs of members	Continuous
	Oversee the implementation of PMV training by the training institution firm	Annually
	Make requisition for subsidize ACTs for PMVs	Continuous
	Oversee prompt delivery and distribution of ACTs	Continuous
	Ensure appropriate training of staffs in all aspects of data collection, monitoring and evaluation	Continuous
	Provide support for PMV associations to conduct peer supervised internal monitoring of PMV service delivery	Continuous
	Facilitate advocacy and sensitization to solicit support for implementation of all program components	Quarterly
	Monitor implementation performance of third party firms responsible for ACT supply, training, demand creation, internal regulation, external verification and external evaluation.	Continuous
	Manage/resolve project implementation challenges timely and as needed.	Continuous
Monitoring and Evaluation	Track implementation progress and impact at LGA and State levels	Quarterly
	Keep accurate records	Continuous
	Submit timely reports	Quarterly
Coordination	Form an implementation task force comprising of relevant stakeholders	At the beginning
	Support day-to-day implementation of program activities	Continuous
	Conduct state/LGA review meetings with PMV associations and relevant stakeholders	Monthly
	Oversee the preparation and Rollout of the PMV Model at the state level	At the beginning of the program

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must have a minimum degree in public health, social and/or behavioral sciences, medical sociology social work, community development or related field.
• At least five (5) year prior experience in the implementation of public health programs with a broad range of public, private and civil society sectors
• Experience or knowledge in the field of Malaria interventions and Patent Medicine Vendor services delivery
• Proven experience in program planning, implementation and management ability to create partnerships and achieve results
• Excellent and oral and written communication, interpersonal, teamwork, analytical, computer (word and excel) and organizational skills.

 

Characteristics which constitute advantages

• Higher degree in any public health, sociology, social work, community development or related fields
• Outstanding ability to consult with stakeholders, share information and foster high performance of teams
• Willingness to travel within and outside the country
• Previous experience managing health related projects with multiple stakeholders
• Previous experience in supportive supervisory roles
• Ability to use spread sheet and any other data management software
• Good knowledge of one of the major local languages in the selected state.

 

Required Documentation

Application letter and CV

 

Three reference with full name, title, telephone and email information, Telephone contact

 

Duration of Assignment

12 months with possibility of renewal based on performance

 

Location of the assignment: Project Location Unit within Jigawa States

 

Date of Commencement of Duty: May, 2011.

 

The Jigawa State Malaria Control Booster Project now invites eligible  management consultants and non-governmental organizations to indicate their interest in providing the services. Thus with participatory tools, such participatory rural appraisal rapid rural appraisal, participatory learning and action etc; and the knowledge of the local languages would be required.

The firm will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: for selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers. 2004  edition.

 

Interested firms may obtain further information at the address below from 10.00am-4.00pm local time, Monday to Friday. Expression of Interest must be submitted in six (6) hard copies to the address below by 4.00pm on the 24^th March, 2011, with inscription on the envelops.

 

Subject:

Expression of Interest for the PMV Association for Private Sector Delivery of Key Malaria Control Interventions.

The Project Manager

Jigawa State Malaria Control Booster Project

Bloc 6, Room 1, Old Secretariat, Dutse

Jigawa State.

Tel: 08065284209 or 08069299329.

Email: drkabirc@yahoo.com or auwalone1@yahoo.com