Malaria Technical Coordinator, Somalia

Malaria Technical Coordinator, Somalia

Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin)

International Health NGO

Closing date: 01 Sep 2009

Location: Somalia

Position: Malaria Technical Coordinator

Responsible To: Country Health Director and the Malaria Management Team

Location: Kenya, Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia

Programme: Somalia

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Starting Date: ASAP

Salary & Benefits: Between £16,810 and £19,034 per annum dependant on relevant experience, an annual cost of living allowance of £5,572, insurance cover, accommodation and return flights.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.

Please note that this is an unaccompanied position.

Merlin International Profile

Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background

Merlin has been working in Somalia since 2003, and works in partnership with other agencies and the Somalia Support Secretariat. We are currently implementing a communicable disease control programme in Puntland, three programmes addressing HIV/AIDS and TB in Puntland, malaria throughout the country, and an emergency health and nutrition programme in central Somalia. We are also partners of the Gedo Health Consortium, a support programme that seeks to address key primary health care needs in five districts of Gedo region, southern Somalia.

Main purpose of the role

The role of the Malaria Technical Coordinator is to provide technical support to the malaria program in Somalia at a country level. This entails developing the malaria strategy for the whole country, liaise with other partners (WHO, UNICEF & NGOs) in the process. The position supports all malaria global fund partners across Somalia and those based in Nairobi including the principal recipient. In addition this entails support to build consensus and harmonize malaria control policies and strategies for Somalia, ensuring participation and collaboration of the local authorities and possibly the private sector.

Overall Objectives (scope)

Support the development of malaria strategic papers, including training guidelines, treatment protocols, ITN strategy, malaria communication strategy and the national strategic plan for malaria control and prevention. Besides support all partners of the GFATM malaria programme in the design, implementation and monitoring stages of their respective activities ensuring effective implementation strategies and harmonization between partners.

Support capacity building among partners and key stakeholders for malaria diagnosis, drug sensitivity surveillance and epidemic surveillance.

To report on programmatic and financial progress of Merlin activities in conjunction with the Merlin Nairobi regional office. Contribute towards the development of malaria control strategies for Merlin East Africa programmes in collaboration with key staff in the region.

Responsibilities

Leadership
- Act as the line manager of the three malaria zonal coordinators (MZC)
- Establish quarterly work plans together with the MZC;
- Visit each zone to assist and supervise the MZCs at a minimum once every quarter;
- Evaluate and discuss the MZCs performances (3600 appraisals).

Finance Management
- Responsible for the programmatic and financial follow-up of the project;
- Review and approve all purchase orders from the field;
- Follow up the overall budget and report on the programmatic and financial progress of activities to Merlin’s management team and the PR;
- Participate in management team meetings for the Merlin Somalia programme.

Programme Development
- Contribute towards development of malaria control strategies for Merlin Somalia programmes in collaboration with key staff in the region
- Provide technical advice on malaria control to Merlin East Africa country programmes;
- Participate in malaria control programme development in collaboration with the respective Health Directors and Medical Coordinators;
- Develop relationships on behalf of implementing partners with other relevant networks in the African Sub-region;
- Participate in the East Africa Roll Back Malaria Regional Network quarterly and annual meetings;
- Participate in the EMRO annual malaria meeting on behalf of the (Somalia support secretariat, Health sector committee) SSS HSC;
- Develop relationships with relevant research institutes (KEMRI/WT, AMREF).
- Establish an emergency preparedness and response plan for malaria;
- Guidelines for e-prep;
- Action plan for emergency response (responsibilities, activities, monitoring).

Programme Support
- Support partners in building consensus and harmonizing malaria control policies and strategies for Somalia, ensuring participation and collaboration of the local authorities;
- Participate in consultative and consensus building forums in order to ensure local political commitment to the project;
- Assist the malaria zonal coordinators in discussions with the local authorities (MOH malaria focal points (MZFP) on malaria technical issues.
- Support strategic and technical planning at national and sub-national levels;
- Participate in the malaria management team meetings;
- Participate in and facilitate the quarterly review meetings;
- Assist the MZC and the MOH focal points in planning of M&E activities.
- Support the development/review of malaria strategic papers including treatment protocols, ITN strategy, malaria communication strategy and the national strategic plan for malaria control and prevention

Programme Technical Support
- The design, implementation and analysis of malaria related surveys (KAP, MICS, drug sensitivity);
- The evidence-based review of the malaria national strategy;
- Malaria related operational research;
- Provide technical support to the design, implementation and sustainability of strategies for malaria laboratory diagnosis in Somalia among GFATM partners;
- Review of RDT statistics from the consumption follow up forms;
- Assist in the quality assurance of laboratories doing malaria microscopy (lab evaluation with standard forms and quality control of slides);
- Compile and analyze the information of all evaluations done and provide feedback to the malaria management team and working group.
- Support all partners of the GFATM Malaria Program in the design, implementation and monitoring stages of their respective activities ensuring effective implementation of strategies
- Provide technical support for (joint) technical supervision of malaria activities;
- Establish a supervision plan for each zone in collaboration with the MOH for the supervision of health facilities;
- Establish standard supervision forms;
- Supervision the health facilities in all 3 zones in collaboration with the MOH, the SR for referral labs and WHO;
- Provide technical support for data collection and analysis;
- Review routine data collection through HIS in collaboration with UNICEF and partners for HIS pilot projects;
- Surveillance data in collaboration with WHO;
- Consumption follow-up data in collaboration with implementing partners.
- Report to the SSS HSC on monthly activities and major relevant issues for discussion/follow up related to the technical coordination of the program and submit quarterly work plan;
- Interact on a regular basis with the other management teams of the SSS/GFATM projects so as to identify and build areas of synergy and collaboration;
- Provide technical support for joint feed back to technical/operational queries from the GFATM Secretariat

Staff Management / HR
- Support capacity building among partners and key stakeholders for malaria diagnosis, case management and epidemics surveillance;
- Provide technical support to the development of standard training guidelines and training materials, ensuring that outputs are in line with WHO/RBM guidelines;
- Organize, facilitate and evaluate trainings of trainers on malaria diagnosis, case management and epidemic preparedness and response (if Merlin is selected as a SR for MTC and E-Prep);
- Identify and/or organize international trainings for zonal focal points and malaria program managers of key stakeholders.
- Line manage the three malaria zonal coordinators and provide the necessary technical support.

Person Specification

Essential - Qualifications, experience and competences
- Medical Doctor/Nurse with postgraduate qualification in public health or related field
- Previous experience in managing malaria programs at country level.
- Sufficient experience in management of relief and development programs
- Strong international health project management skills and experience
- High professional commitment to provision of high quality health programs
- Able to live, work and travel in an insecure environment, following strict security guidelines at all times.
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
- Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
- Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
- Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
- Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
- An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values

Desirable - Qualifications, experience and competences
- Experience in training needs assessments and needs-based participatory training
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects/activities and in implementing quality control/assurance mechanisms
- Previous experience working on malaria control programmes and the implementation of ACT

Data Protection

Please note, on submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin holding and using the information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment – should an offer be made.
In order to process your job application, it may be necessary for your application to be sent to the Country Director (in the country you are applying for) for consideration. If you do not agree with this, please state so when applying.
How to apply
Please download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk

Completed form should be emailed to applications@merlin-uk.org stating in the subject field the job title, country and reference number (if any).
Reference Code: RW_7TQJGT-81
Source: Reliefweb

Senior Agriculture Economist, Abuja

Senior Agriculture Economist, Abuja

Job # 091453

Job Title: Senior Agriculture Economist

Job Family: Agriculture & Rural Development

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Appointment: International Hire

Job Posted 13-Aug-2009

Closing Date 07-Sep-2009

Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Desired]

Appointment Type See Job Description Below

Background / General description

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment.

The World Bank’s efforts to facilitate faster growth in African agricultural productivity and inclusive rural development in the Region require enhanced presence in our country offices; to interact with clients and partners on a regular basis, to support design and implementation of comprehensive programs, and to facilitate improved monitoring and evaluation of developments in the sector. Areas of engagement broadly include agricultural technology, marketing and value chains, vulnerability and risk management, rural infrastructure (including irrigation), decentralization and provision of services in rural areas, and policy and regulatory reforms.

The Africa Region’s unit responsible for agriculture and rural development (AFTAR) is seeking a seasoned professional to be resident in Abuja, Nigeria to lead our work in Nigeria and contribute regionally. Nigeria faces several challenges, including need for increased domestic production of food for urban consumption in light of higher global prices of imports, need to increase competitiveness in commercial production, to enhance delivery of key public goods and services, and to manage a fragile and degrading natural resource base. The Government places a high priority on agriculture, and particularly on achieving higher productivity and increased commercialization.

To support a growing line of analytical and operational work in Nigeria, an experienced professional is sought for a term position of three years with potential for extension. The staff member will be based in the World Bank Office in Abuja, and will work closely with colleagues in AFTAR already in place. Open-ended staff who apply will retain their open-ended status. The staff member will undertake the following roles and responsibilities:

Duties and Accountabilities

The selected staff member will assure the effectiveness and coherence of our agricultural work in Nigeria and in neighboring countries, together with colleagues from other units in the Sustainable Development department and the country team as a whole. Accountabilities include the following:

• In partnership with AFTAR colleagues, coordinate policy dialogue on agricultural and rural issues and interactions with the client and partners, and alert management (both country and sector) to issues requiring attention;

• Lead/initiate/participate in analytical and strategic work pertaining to agricultural growth and productivity in Nigeria, including work managed by AFTAR and that managed by other units, but requiring input from our staff, such as public expenditure analysis. Participate as a team member in comparable work regionally;

• Lead/ contribute to key operations important to the agricultural sector, both within the portfolios in Sustainable Development, and more generally; e.g., budget support operations. Assure timely delivery of these operations with high levels of quality;

• Support colleagues in the country office in assuring quality of their own work and successful delivery of their programs;

• Identify and act on synergies within the Sustainable Development portfolio in Nigeria and regionally and in the country programs more generally, through intellectual leadership and teamwork;

• Serve as an active member of the AFTAR technical and operational unit, contributing to the Region’s strategic scale up of support for agricultural productivity, in Nigeria and more generally.

Selection Criteria

• Masters or PhD in Agricultural Economics or related discipline

• At least eight years of experience on agricultural development issues;

• Recognized substantive leadership in one or more of the strategic/ technical areas noted above;

• Proven operational experience, preferably in a country office in Africa, with high quality;

• Experience in West Africa desirable

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Ability to lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams

• Evidence of effective team work and client relations

• Fluency in English required; fluency in French desired

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

For application detail, visit: www.worldbank.org

Guiness Nigeria is one of Diageo’s Global Priority Brands and was Diageo’s third biggest NSV contributor in F09. Regional Brands include Malta, Tusker, Harp, Pilsner, Satzenbrau, Smirnoff Ice, and Alvaro.

Supply is critical to enable such high levels of brand growth – through exemplary service to our customers, by maximising the value of our assets and investments, by protecting the reputation of our business and brands, enabling innovation, and ensuring our people to flourish in the face of this challenge.

Guiness Nigeria is now recruiting for a Packaging Operations Supply Manager.

This role will play a key role in achieving and ensuring delivery of Packaging Performance promise, they will align and champion the improvement programs and ensure compliance to standards.

Dimensions

1. Financial:

• This role is important to the achievement of the overall Africa region business plans by impacting on COGS in a supply centre delivering 775 M£ NSV through ensuring Diageo has the most cost effective operations across the owned and managed sites inside Africa.
• They will support the CI projects and support & lead the site teams in the implementation of best practice across all plants including.
• They will ensure all Diageo’s assets are utilized effectively before any further investment.

2. Market Complexity:

• This role operates across multiple markets in the developing and volatile economies of Africa as well as interacting at a global level with global functions and other supply centres.
• The role includes ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory systems in various countries.

3. Leadership Responsibilities:

• This role will champion packaging efficiency improvements, process quality and cost improvement across Africa.
• They will help develop strategy at the Supply Hub level and will develop plans and lead implementation across the operating sites.
• They will ensure a culture of continuous improvement is developed. This role will lead up to 5 Packaging Specialists.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement packaging efficiency improvements, reduction in material and liquid waste and step change in outer packaging quality in plants.
• Support & lead the site teams in CI delivery using a structured PP methodology, building capability & the implementation of best practice across all plants.
• Leads and tracks plant action plans and ensures ability of plans to hit KPI’s.
• Responsible for assisting the operational management to access the correct support on specific issues if the Support Person is unable to resolve the issue.

Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in Science with an Engineering/ Operational qualification/status, Diploma Master Brewer (IOB) qualification.
• Experience in a senior production role (five plus years) such as Packaging manager/Production manager/ Brewing manager.
• Expert manufacturing management principles and techniques in packaging, perfect plant.
• Understanding of best practice implementation model and strategy.
• Understanding of the principles of change management and cultures in different countries.
• Analytical problem solving and auditing skills.
• Understanding of governance standards such as LTO, ISO, and HACCP. Self-motivated and achievement oriented leader.
• Role to be based in West Africa and will requires a considerable amount of travel across the Supply Hub markets; therefore the incumbent needs to manage the role effectively from a variety of locations.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Deadline is 20th August 2009.

Visit:

www.diageo-careers.com

CLERICAL OFFICER NEEDED AT PAHCOL

CLERICAL OFFICER NEEDED AT PAHCOL

PAHCOL JOBS


PAHCOL will soon commence the first phase of its operation in Lagos (MMA) in August 2009 and thereafter expand into Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Owerri, and Calabar before the end of the year.

Vacancy exists in the above Aviation Organization for the position below:

Clerical Officers Ref No: PH2

Candidate must possess a minimum oft
WASC or equivalent together with relevant professional certificates and experience.

* Interested applicants can collect application forms after payment of a non-refundable processing fee of N3, 000.00 (Three Thousand Naira Only) per form at the PAHCOL corporate Headquarters; (PRECISION

* HOUSE, 3, Aero Contractors Road, General Aviation Terminal, Murtala Muhammed Airport Ikeja, Lagos or at PAHCOL Branch Office Plot 95, Amino Kano Crescent Suite 3 near EMAB PLAZA Wuse II, Abuja) on Mondays to Fridays between 9am and 4pm daily.

* Applicants who are unable to get to our office in Lagos or Abuja should visit our website on www.pahcol.com to download the application forms. Such applicants should follow the steps listed in the instructions online.

* All completed Application forms must be returned

on or before 31st August 2009 to our
Head Office in Lagos
PRECISION HOUSE,
3, Aero Contractors Road,
General Aviation Terminal.
Murtala Muhammed Airport Ikeja,
Lagos Nigeria.

* Qualified candidates must be willing to work in any part of the country where an Airport exits.

* Only qualified and short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.

* For further enquiries
call: Lagos – 01-8102872, 08073399916, Abuja - 08063704881, 07098201543, 07098201542.

Jobs in Nigeria: Bsc, Hnd, Ond Degree Holders

JOBS IN NIGERIA: BSC, HND AND OND DEGREE HOLDERS

Nigeria Vacancies for Bsc,Hnd/Ond Holders(Lagos)

There are urgent vacancies for holders of the above qualified prospective applicants for various position for Immediate Employment within Lagos

Job listings/qualifications
1. Elect/ Elect-Telecoms Engr. B.Sc
2. Receptionist/ Cashiers. Ond/ Hnd
3. Factory Workers. M/F
4. Mechanical Engr Ond/Hnd
5. Stock Keepers/Supervisors . Ond/B.Sc
6. Accountant/Acc. Officers. Ond/Hnd
7. Marketing/Sales Executives. B.Sc
8. Electricians/Mentainance Engr. Ond
9. Cooks/Chief/ Waiter/ Waitress Waec
10. Admin, Clerks/ Admin Ass. Ond
11. Secretary/Front Desk Officers. Ond

Email Your C.V makachrisventures@yahoo.com

Or
Maka-Chris Ventures Ltd
No.53 Western Avenue
Besides Young Shall Grow Park
Ojuelegba Bus-Stop
Surulere, Lagos.
Tel: 08021189845.

Five Careers With Staying Power

Five Careers With Staying Power

Make the rest of 2009 the period for a new career launch that will last! Explore "staying power careers" -- those projected to grow over the next decade; ones with room for upward growth via education; and up-and-coming fields that meet new society demands.

Health Care

"In an aging population, the demand for health care increases as does the demand for health care workers," says Edwin W. Koc, director of Strategic and Foundation Research at the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which provides job outlook reports for college graduates.
Beyond demand in the traditional areas of nursing, physical therapy, and pharmacy, emerging health care professions include assisted living, hospital care, mental health, pharmaceutical, medical devices, cosmetic surgery, and biotech.

Internet-Based Services

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), computer scientists and database administrators are expected to be among the fastest-growing occupations through 2014. Rapidly changing technology requires an increasing level of skill and education on the part of employees, and also communications and other interpersonal skills. While a bachelor's degree is a prerequisite for many jobs, some may require only a two-year degree.

Accounting and Financial Services

Thanks to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which was created to protect investors from corporate accounting fraud by establishing new or enhanced standards, the demand for financial professionals will continue growing faster than the average through the year 2014, states the BLS. "[The legislation] has been a boon to the accounting profession," notes Koc. Accountants and auditors held about 1.2 million jobs in 2004, reports the BLS.

"Positions highest in demand are accountants and auditors," says Robert Lyons, vice president and group leader of Professional Services for Kelly Services, a national staffing service. The median annual salary of accountants and auditors was $50,770 in 2004, with the top 10 percent earning more than $88,610, reports the BLS.

Careers with a Security Focus

Today's security concerns on both the government and corporate levels require professionals with security-specific skills. Many businesses in the education, financial, logistics, legal, medical, IT, and telecommunications fields, for instance, now seek individuals with a security clearance.
"Anyone who is transitioning out of the military with a security clearance could be a hot commodity in both the federal and private sectors," says Lyons. "Defense contractors, federal civil engineers, along with the intelligence communities are creating the highest demand for security-cleared professionals."
Intellectual property (IP) attorneys who specialize in patent law will be in demand as well. The protection of patents by corporations is essential for them to succeed, according to Lyons. "IP attorneys with advanced degrees in engineering, biotechnology, and computer sciences will be coveted and will have the opportunity for greater earnings."

Engineering and Science

As technology becomes more sophisticated, employers will seek engineering technologists who can combine their degrees with on-the-job experience. "Engineers are needed across the board, with the biggest shortage of civil/structural engineers and designers in the chemical and petrochemical industries," according to Steve Armstrong, senior vice president of Technical Services for Kelly Services.
Overall employment of engineering technicians is expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. Competitive pressures will force companies to improve and update manufacturing facilities and product designs, resulting in more jobs.
"Today's need for higher fuel efficiency, alternative fuels and hybrids and lower emissions (without sacrificing performance) has caused a significant increase in the demand for engineers in this area," Armstrong says.

8 Ways to Make Yourself More Marketable

8 Ways to Make Yourself More Marketable

The economy is shaky -- and it may feel like your job is, too.
Whether you're already job hunting or believe you may need to soon, there are steps you can take to make yourself more attractive to potential employers. Here are eight tips from the experts on increasing your marketability:

* Use your name as your brand, especially in email. Don't confuse potential employers by using your maiden name on your resume and your married name in your email. And the nickname your friends find funny may not look professional.
"Manager jobs don't go to people with cute email addresses," said Marianne Adoradio, a recruiter and career counselor.

* Meet an employer's need. Employers "want a round peg for the round hole," said Kathryn Ullrich, a career expert and executive recruiter.
You may want to stretch yourself by trying a job you've never done before, but there's not much in that for the employer. Any time you apply for a job, make sure you can tell a story about your career that shows why you would be the best person for the job. "It's really about what the employer is looking for," Ullrich said.

* Maintain a smart online profile. "All that stupid stuff you put on Facebook -- take it off," said Richard Phillips, owner of Advantage Career Solutions. At the same time, find industry blogs and forums and start contributing comments.

* Ask for help. "Ask everyone for one thing they would suggest you do if they were in your shoes," Adoradio said. "It seems to reveal things that you wouldn't have thought to ask."

* Become active in a professional association. This means doing more than paying dues and showing up for meetings. Find a way to help: For example, perhaps you can organize expert speakers in your field to be on a panel. It will boost your resume, build you self-esteem and give you valuable connections. "You're building up relationships with people who are going to hire you," Ullrich said.

* Take a class or get a certificate. This is especially helpful if it teaches you a skill -- new technology that's being used in your field, for example -- that you don't already have.

* Take on a new project at work. It should be "something that lets you add something new to your resume," Phillips said. "Think in terms of the resume that you're going to be writing. What do you want to have on there that isn't on there now?"

* Be flexible. You may not want to commute more than 10 miles, but being willing to bend a bit will open up more opportunities. It will also make you a more attractive candidate because it signals to employers that you're able to handle change.