Location(s)
Medical Care Development International (MCDI) seeks an experienced Malaria Case Management Coordinator to work in Equatorial Guinea, to work with the Bioko Island Malaria Control Program (BIMCP), a programme funded by Marathon Oil Company, which includes case management, vector control (indoor residual spraying and distribution of treated mosquito nets), and monitoring an evaluation. The Case Management Officer will be based in Malabo.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities for the Case Management Officer would include:
providing technical assistance and supervision of Government health staff engaged in malaria case management with ACT and IPT;
organising and facilitating training of government staff, including on-the-job training during supervisions;
overseeing the project’s drug supply management activities in the field;
assisting in the dissemination of health education and health information, and participating as required in the development or refinement of educational materials;
participating in field studies, both quantitative and qualitative; and
communicating and coordinating with home office on program and management-related activities.
Experience Required
This position requires:
Medical degree or master of public health degree;
10+ years of experience in the implementation of international health programmes;
spanish language proficiency (written and spoken); and
prior teaching/training experience.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
have work experience in Africa;
have work experience in malaria case management using new combination therapies;
have experience in the effective management of drugs and other medical supplies;
have experience in the design and/or implementation of IEC interventions for health;
have experience in the implementation of quality assurance programmes;
are willing to undertake regular field level supervision;
have prior experience in health planning;
have practical experience in implementing health information systems;
have prior experience in conducting household surveys (experience in data analysis a plus);
have strong IT skills;
are able to work well as part of a team and motivate performance in others; and
have US citizenship.
Salary Benefits
Job benefits include paid housing, health insurance, malaria prophylaxis, paid vacation and travel to of record, exemption from local taxes, and other benefits.
Application Procedure
Interested individuals should send a CV and brief cover letter to mcdi@mcd.org with the subject line reading "Malaria Program Case Management Officer".
