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Regional Malaria Diagnostics Specialist - AHMS Project - Dosso & Tahoua, Niger, Africa

  • On-site
    • Tahoua, Tahoua, Niger
    • Dosso , Dosso, Niger
    +1 more
  • F CFA 11,345,430 - F CFA 16,217,082 per year
  • International Programs

Job description

There are two open positions: one in Dosso, Niger, and one in Tahoua, Niger, with no possibility of reassignment between the regions.

Over the past 40 years, the international division of MCD Global Health (MCD) has worked to strengthen health systems through integrated, sustainable, and locally driven interventions across several public health sectors. MCD collaborates with donors, national governments, the private sector, health agencies, communities, and local stakeholders to improve health and save lives in the following areas: malaria control; maternal, neonatal and child health; water, sanitation, and hygiene; tuberculosis; HIV/AIDS; Zika; and other communicable diseases.

 

MCD is currently seeking two (02) Regional Malaria Diagnostics Specialists, one based in Dosso, and one based in Tahoua, Niger, for the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Advancing Health and Malaria Services (PMI AHMS) Program in Niger. The selected candidates will contribute to achieving the project’s objectives to reduce malaria-related mortality and improve maternal and child health outcomes through integrated interventions and strengthened decentralized health systems.

 

Overall Job Responsibilities:

Each Specialist will be assigned to one duty station (Dosso or Tahoua) and will report to the Malaria Technical Specialist. The Regional Malaria Diagnostics Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity building in malaria diagnostics to Ministry of Health (MoH) staff at regional, district, facility, and community levels.

The Specialist will support improvements in malaria diagnostic quality through supervision, training, mentoring, coaching, and on-site visits to laboratories, health facilities, and community health workers (CHWs). S/he will assist in strengthening QA/QC systems, updating diagnostic tools and guidance, and supporting data collection and analysis.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

In coordination with the AHMS Case Management Technical Advisor, the National Malaria Control Program (PNLP), and under the supervision of the Malaria Technical Specialist, the Specialist will:

Technical Support & Capacity Building

  • Contribute to the development, revision, and updating of malaria diagnostic tools, SOPs, manuals, supervision guides, and related documents, including QA/QC.

  • Collaborate with regional and district PNLP/MoH teams to:

o Continuously assess the competencies of laboratory technicians, health facility staff, and community health workers in malaria diagnostics (microscopy, RDTs, and other methods).

o Develop and implement tailored training and supervision plans.

o Strengthen the Ministry of Health’s capacity to conduct regular supportive supervision, mentoring, and post-training follow-up.

Training & Quality Assurance

  • Contribute to organizing trainings of trainers (ToT) and trainings of supervisors in malaria diagnostics.

  • Provide training on stock management for malaria diagnostic supplies (tests, reagents, consumables).

  • Support the collection, monitoring, and analysis of malaria diagnostics-related data.

Project-Level Contributions

  • Document AHMS best practices in malaria diagnostics, support their dissemination, and collaborate with PNLP/MoH teams for potential scale-up.

  • Contribute to operational research related to malaria diagnostics, if required.

  • Participate in regional-level AHMS meetings and other relevant national or district-level meetings as needed.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.

  • WHO Level 1 or 2 certification in malaria microscopy.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in malaria laboratory diagnostics.

  • At least 3 years of experience providing capacity-building support and technical assistance to MoH laboratory, facility, and/or community-level staff on malaria diagnostics and QA/QC.

  • Experience in supportive supervision (e.g., OTSS) and malaria diagnostic training (e.g., MDRTs) preferred.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in QA/QC in a laboratory setting.

  • Strong ability to work in a challenging and evolving work environment.

  • Ability to travel within and outside the assigned region.

  • Fluency in French and a local language required; English proficiency is an asset.

  • Knowledge or experience in the Dosso/Tahoua regions is an advantage.

  • Applicants residing in one of the two regions are strongly encouraged to apply.

MCD Global Health is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity.

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On-site
  • Tahoua, Tahoua, Niger
  • Dosso , Dosso, Niger
+1 more
F CFA 11,345,430 - F CFA 16,217,082 per year
International Programs

MCD Global Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable to access our career website or need other accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

As a contractor, MCD Global Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. MCD Global Health takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and receive consideration for open positions.

MCD has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. MCD also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.