Massive recruitment of LGA Technical Assistant at malaria consortium

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT MALARIA CONSORTIUM

Position: LGA Technical Assistant

Organisation: Malaria Consortium

Locations: Jigawa, Kaduna and Kebbi States, Nigeria

Total Vacancies: 43 Openings

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM

ABOUT MALARIA CONSORTIUM

Malaria Consortium is an international non-profit organisation established in 2003. It specialises in preventing, controlling and treating malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations in Africa and Asia.

The organisation uses evidence-based approaches to improve public health, save lives and promote universal health coverage.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS BY STATE

Jigawa State: 13 openings

Kaduna State: 14 openings

Kebbi State: 16 openings

JOB PURPOSE

Malaria Consortium is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to support the implementation of Mass Drug Administration of Azithromycin at the Local Government Area level.

The LGA Technical Assistant will support activity planning, training, coordination, supervision, commodity distribution, reverse logistics, data collection and reporting to ensure effective programme implementation across assigned communities and health facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Mass Drug Administration

Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of Azithromycin distribution across participating health facilities and communities in the assigned LGA.

2. Commodity Distribution and Logistics

Coordinate the last-mile distribution of medicines and other programme supplies from the State Central Medical Store to health facilities. Support reverse logistics and proper documentation of commodities.

3. Training and Supervision

Support refresher training for Health Facility Workers and Community Drug Distributors. Conduct supportive supervision to promote compliance with programme guidelines and quality service delivery.

4. Community Engagement

Work with LGA management teams, health facility supervisors, traditional leaders, community stakeholders and other relevant partners to facilitate smooth programme implementation.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Document programme activities, support data entry and reporting, monitor administrative coverage and provide feedback to the Programme Officer and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.

6. Digital Monitoring and Compliance

Monitor and report challenges relating to digital HCM and non-compliance with Azithromycin administration protocols to the relevant programme teams and command-and-control centre.

7. Social and Behaviour Change Communication

Support the implementation of social and behaviour change interventions in assigned LGAs to promote community participation and effective programme delivery.

8. Administrative and Financial Support

Assist with collecting account details of distribution personnel to support payment processing and provide other administrative support as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have:

1. A qualification in Science, Social Sciences, Public Health or a related field.
2. At least 2 years of relevant field experience.
3. Experience in drug or commodity supply management, monitoring and evaluation, or logistics.
4. Experience conducting supportive supervision and using data to improve programme implementation.
5. Familiarity with Kobo Collect, SurveyCTO and Microsoft Office applications.
6. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with LGA officials, health facility workers, community leaders and other stakeholders.
7. Fluency in English and Hausa, Fulfulde or other relevant local languages.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants should:

1. Complete the application form for their preferred state.
2. Submit their CV or resume in PDF format.
3. Complete the required Malaria Consortium safeguarding course on Kaya and obtain a valid certificate. The certificate will be required at the point of engagement.

APPLICATION LINKS

Jigawa State: Select the Jigawa State application form from the original vacancy announcement.

Kaduna State: Select the Kaduna State application form from the original vacancy announcement.

Kebbi State: Select the Kebbi State application form from the original vacancy announcement.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online – LGA Technical Assistant Application Link Kaduna State

Click here to apply online – LGA Technical Assistant Application Link Jigawa State

Click here to apply online – LGA Technical Assistant Application Link Kebbi State

IMPORTANT NOTES

Application deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the recruitment process may close before the advertised deadline. Early application is encouraged.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Malaria Consortium does not charge applicants any recruitment fees and does not accept hard-copy CVs. Applications must be submitted through the designated online forms.