Malaria ConsortiumTechnical Specialist
Jun. 2023Municipal Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, NigeriaAs Technical Specialist, I provide strategic technical leadership and support for the design and implementation of SMC activities at national, state, LGA, health facility, and community levels. My role involves leading macro- and micro-planning, training, logistics coordination, social and behavioral change communication, and ensuring quality assurance and supportive supervision. I contribute to aligning Malaria Consortium’s objectives with national malaria targets and drive continuous technical review of chemoprevention strategies for greater effectiveness and cost-efficiency. I provide programmatic oversight in PF-funded states, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and best practices while positioning the program for future relevance. I support monitoring and evaluation systems, promote digitization for health system strengthening, and oversee operational research initiatives — from research design to data management and dissemination. I represent the organization at stakeholder meetings, assessments, and evaluations, ensuring visibility and alignment with national priorities. I work closely with state teams, building capacity in planning, commodity management, community mobilization, training, and supervision. I ensure quality standards are maintained in SMC drug distribution and service delivery across all levels. Additionally, I contribute to donor reporting, lessons learned documentation, and the development of project sustainability strategies. I actively participate in Malaria Consortium’s internal learning and quality assurance initiatives to drive innovation and continuous improvement.