Technical Officer (2 vagas), Namuno or Chiúre, Cabo Delegado, Mozambique

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. In Mozambique, Malaria Consortium has worked since 2005 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and national, provincial, and district health authorities on public health, disease control, and health systems strengthening.

Job Purpose:
To provide technical and implementation support to the MALVAC-Uptake (malaria vaccine) project in Chiúre or Namuno district, working closely with the provincial Health Directorate (DPS), District Health, Women and Social Welfare Services (SDSMAS), EPI/PAV and NMCP/PNCM focal points, health facility staff, community health coordinators, and CHWs/APSs. The post holder will support integrated malaria vaccination and routine immunisation activities, with a particular focus on improving vaccine uptake and completion, strengthening social and behaviour change (SBC) and community engagement, and promoting routine data use for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of MALVAC-Uptake activities in close collaboration with provincial and district health authorities, health facilities, and community structures.
• Provide technical support and on-the-job mentoring to health workers and CHWs/APSs on malaria vaccination, routine immunisation, identification and follow-up of children who missed doses, and data quality.
• Support the planning and implementation of social and behaviour change (SBC) and community engagement activities to improve caregiver awareness, demand, and completion of malaria vaccination.
• Participate in supportive supervision of health facilities and community-level activities, identifying operational bottlenecks and ensuring corrective actions.
• Ensure full compliance with Malaria Consortium operational policies, safeguarding procedures, and local safety and security requirements.

Academic Qualifications:

• Degree in health or social sciences.
• Valid motorcycle driving licence and ability to safely ride a motorcycle, as the role requires regular field travel.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience implementing public health programmes that include a component of immunisation, malaria, child health, or community health.
• Experience in planning and implementation of immunisation, communicable/malaria disease control interventions, behaviour change communication initiatives, and health worker training.
• Experience working closely with local government and development agencies/NGOs.

Languages & Skills:

• Fluency in Portuguese and good English required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership skills, and computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Interested applicants should follow the official application guidelines provided by Malaria Consortium through their recruitment channels.

(Note: Malaria Consortium applies strict safeguarding policies, including child protection and anti-fraud protocols, and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

External Link Malaria Consortium Official Careers Portal: https://malariaconsortium.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4363672?cid=2061?source=planetvagas