Senior National Consultant (Jigawa LQAS Survey) at Malaria Consortium

Join Malaria Consortium’s Mission to Improve Health Through Data and Impact Evaluation

About the Organization
Malaria Consortium, founded in 2003, is a non-profit organization focused on preventing and treating malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. Our programs are evidence-based and aimed at saving lives and improving healthcare outcomes across Africa and Asia.

Job Title: Senior National Consultant – Jigawa LQAS Survey
Location: Jigawa
Employment Type: Contract

Assignment Overview
We are seeking an experienced public health professional to lead data coordination and analysis for the End-of-Round (EoR) evaluation using the Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) approach. The consultant will supervise field data collection teams, provide training, and deliver a comprehensive report across multiple states.

Project Scope
The evaluation will support the MDA-AZM program in Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Adamawa, and Gombe states. The consultant will play a key role in organizing training, supervising data collection, performing analysis, and reporting findings that will guide future program decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full survey process, including training agenda development and pre/post-tests
• Supervise and train National Consultants, State Supervisors, and Data Collectors
• Lead data quality control, cleaning, and analysis using STATA
• Compile state-level data into a unified dataset based on the study protocol
• Deliver a consolidated technical report with findings and strategic recommendations
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for national-level dissemination
• Collaborate with Malaria Consortium to access all required templates and data support

Expected Deliverables

• Detailed training agenda for all involved personnel
• Training delivery guide with quality standards and facilitation tips
• Digital supervision checklist with defined monitoring indicators
• Pre- and post-test tools to evaluate knowledge acquisition
• Comprehensive data analysis plan and STATA do-file
• Clean, consolidated national dataset
• Final national technical report using the provided format
• Presentation slide deck summarizing findings, lessons, and recommendations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health, Statistics, Demography, or related field
• 10–15 years of post-qualification experience, with a minimum of 10 years in public health research
• Strong command of Kobocollect, SurveyCTO, STATA, and other data tools
• Proven ability to train and lead diverse teams
• Strong technical writing and data interpretation skills
• Proficiency in local languages is an advantage
• Availability for the full duration of the project
• Must be based in Abuja and not affiliated with any MDA-AZM program or state health ministry

Additional Advantages

• Previous work experience with Malaria Consortium or in Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is highly valued

Application Deadline: Thursday, 31st July 2025 by 5:00 PM

Important Notes

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early submissions are encouraged.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Malaria Consortium does not accept payments or hardcopy CVs. All applications must be submitted online.