Description:

Job Title: Consultant, IPTsc Pilot Program

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

•  Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You’ll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you’re looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the implementation of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in school-age children (IPTsc) in areas where malaria prevalence is >10%. Earlier, WHO recommended adopting and implementing malaria intervention strategies based on local evidence and aligned to the specific needs of different epidemiological strata or settings. The IPTsc is an intervention geared towards protecting school-age children from malaria in moderate to high malaria transmission areas. Evidence Action supports the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) in implementing research on the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of IPTsc in two states in Nigeria. The pilot program will assess the protective effect and cost-effectiveness of IPTsc models based on the malaria ecosystem.

This position will support the implementation of the IPTsc pilot program in Sokoto and Cross River States. In collaboration with the IPTsc pilot program team, the Consultant will oversee program activities to ensure the timely achievement of key milestones. The consultancy will span six months, with the potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination support, including planning, organizing, and executing all IPTsc-related activities at the national level and in Sokoto and CRS.
• Draft meeting agendas, minutes, and reports for internal and external meetings and provide support for training and capacity-building activities.
• Occasionally contribute to operational research tasks such as desk reviews and/or case studies.
• Take delegated responsibilities in logistical and field operation planning, supervision, and reporting.
• Coordinate with the team to gather communications material, including photos, data points, consent forms, etc
• Monitor implementation of all planned activities to ensure timely execution and achievement of program milestones.
• Actively participate in NMEP case management subcommittee meetings at the national level.
• Collaborating with the New Program Development department, lead engagement with relevant stakeholders to gather information on scoping activities for new programs in-country.
• Track utilization of the IPTsc budget to ensure proper utilization and management.
• Support documentation and knowledge management for the IPTsc pilot.
• Ensure timely retirement of disbursed funds for all program activities
• Perform any other program-related duties and tasks as may be required and assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

Assigned program activities and tasks completed on time and as planned.

Requirements