The MENTOR Initiative is a UK registered charitable, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization working globally to relieve human suffering from tropical diseases. With support from BHA, UNF and PUI, The MENTOR Initiative is implementing Emergency Control of Malaria amongst high malaria areas in Borno state. The MENTOR Initiative works in close partnership with the MoH in Nigeria to build technical capacity and effective planning and responses to malaria and other VBDs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Prevention Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Monguno and Jere – Borno
Reporting to: Senior Prevention Officer
Overall Job Purpose
- To assist the NGO functioning in all prevention and VBD control Activities
Expected Key Results
Provide support to the Senior Prevention Officer for the achievement of the following results:
- Training and capacity-building of Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) and Survey teams to implement impactful and successful VBD Campaigns
- To provide timely and regular updates on progress of IRS Campaigns, IEC, entomological and any other related activities in all the target areas in Borno state
- Proper documentation of various project activities including timely reporting and dissemination
- Maintaining fruitful coordination between The MENTOR Initiative and important stakeholders in the project areas
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To manage rapid assessment visits to the sites selected for the IRS/VBD Campaigns, and manage other planning activities.
- To train teams on and conduct population sampling and surveys as required.
- To maintain records of all IRS equipment and insecticide in the MENTOR office and prepositioning at target sites.
- To keep relevant ministries and stakeholders informed about the IRS Campaign and other activities and ensure that relevant documents are signed by The MENTOR Initiative and Community Focal Persons.
- To monitor IRS Campaign and entomological activities using MENTOR M&E check-list and data tools and compiling results.
- To organize, assist, and facilitate 3-4 days trainings of IRS workers, and to ensure that the spray teams are able to conduct quality spray campaigns according to the WHO recommended procedures.
- In coordination with the logistician, to ensure that all IRS and entomological equipment and materials are maintained and stored under good conditions.
- To help in the development of standard IEC materials and also to organize and facilitate trainings for community Mobilizers on proper IEC/BCC.
- To provide timely prevention monthly work-plan that shall be evaluated with the corresponding activities at the end of the relevant month.
- To cross-check and compile daily data from IRS/VBD Campaigns, submit it to Senior Prevention Officer on timely basis.
- Any other related tasks assigned by the line manager or Prevention Coordinator.
Requirements
- Higher Secondary School Certificate. Study in Biological Sciences is essential
- 2 to 3 years of Previous NGO and/or work experience related to health and or logistic at community level
- Able to work as part of an established team with excellent communication skills, team builder, flexible, adaptable
- Good computer skills
- Conduct all activities in honest and trustworthy manner in the best interest of The MENTOR Initiative and the target community
Application Closing Date
28th March, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV along with Cover Letter by e-mail to: [email protected] clearly mention in the subject line as – Field Prevention Officer.
Note
- Both male and female candidates can apply.
- Preference will be given to the candidates from Maiduguri, Jere and Monguno origin.
