Workshop Assistant

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Workshop Assistant

Location: Nasarawa
Timeline for activities: November 2026, 2 days

Background

• The Malaria Consortium SMC Project is currently funded by a grant from Global Fund and the Open Philanthropy Project Fund (PF). However, this Terms of Reference (ToR) focuses specifically on the 2026 SMC delivery in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), covering all six Area Councils. At the end of the 5 SMC mass drug administration cycles, there is a need to review the activities carried out during each SMC implementation cycle and during the round. This End of Round review meeting provides an avenue for stakeholders from the National Malaria Elimination Programme, State Malaria Elimination programme, Public Health Department, the 6 Area Councils, Malaria Consortium and partners to review the administrative coverage, Lot Quality Assurance Sampling coverage, identify areas of success, challenges and proffering recommendations to improve the 2027 SMC round.
• Malaria Consortium (MC) is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organizations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of National health systems, which helps to relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.
• In Nigeria, twenty – one (21) states across the Sahel and non – Sahelian zone have seasonal malaria transmission, with most of the disease burden occurring during a distinct rainy season. Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is a key approach to prevent malaria among children aged 3 to 59 months in such areas where malaria transmission is highly seasonal. SMC involves the administration of monthly treatment courses of a combination of antimalarial drugs (over 4 or 5 monthly cycles depending on the duration of the malaria transmission season specific to a given geographical area) with the objective of maintaining therapeutic antimalarial drug concentrations in the blood throughout the period of transmission (rainy season) to prevent malaria.

Purpose of the assignment

• The purpose of this Terms of Reference is to engage two Workshop Assistants to provide support during the State Level End of Round Review Meeting.

Specific activities

• Perform other assigned duties for the smooth running of the workshop/trainings.
• Distribute workshop materials to participants as necessary.
• Distribution and coordination of refreshments (Tea break and Lunch) if applicable
• Take photographs of training sessions
• Coordinate attendance taking.
• Set up and operate IT equipment for smooth running of the meeting where necessary.

Deliverables

• Attendance sheets for participants
• E-copy of training pictures

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in providing administrative support for workshops and trainings.
• High attention to detail
• A minimum of National Diploma in any discipline
• Ability to take notes of meeting.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill in the application form.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
• Safeguarding: Malaria Consortium is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults and ensuring that all staff, partners, and representatives uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct. Our Safeguarding Policy outlines our responsibility to prevent abuse, harassment, and exploitation in all areas of our work. We expect everyone working with us staff, consultants, volunteers, and partners to adhere to this policy and our Code of Conduct. By following these standards, we help create safe environments and reduce any risk of harm in the communities we serve.
• Safeguarding Requirement: Candidates must complete the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course on Kaya using this link Safeguarding Course as you will be mandated to submit the certificate at the point engagement. Only candidates who provide a valid certificate will proceed with the engagement process.
• Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.
• Applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified and only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 2nd November, 2026; 05:00PM.