Field Assistant

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Field Assistant BHI to join our team in Warrap.

The successful candidate will have:

Qualifications and Experience

• Clinical Officer, nurse or Public Health qualifications
• At least two years’ field experience in related field
• Experience of conducting quality supportive supervision and data use
• Experience in data entry and Record Keeping
• Republic of South Sudan national,

Desirable:

• A broad range of experience including logistics, training and capacity building
• Experience working in drug/commodity supply management and logistics

Work-based skills

• Knowledge of local language in the area
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including CHD, VHC and community leaders
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Good written and spoken English
• Basic computer skills particularly Microsoft Office
• Attention to details
• Flexible and ability to work both as an individual and as a team member 
• Able to work under pressure and multitask in challenging circumstances.
• Committed to Malaria Consortium’s vision and mission

Desirable:

• Ability to find solutions to program activities implementation problems in a challenging environment
• Fluent in Arabic, Dinka or Luo is added advantage

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.

This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role. 

Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

This is a fixed term contract for the period of 6 months.

To apply for this position, you will need to have the right to work in South Sudan

The Company

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.

Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.