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Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.
How To Apply
Kindly send your CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to
nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org.
State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Save the children offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please note that positions advertised above are subject to donor funding being received. Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early applications are strongly encouraged. In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net/jobs For more information and to support our work, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.ne t Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
Application Deadline Date
Closes by 27th November, 2013.
Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.
Job Title: Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Advisor
Job Details
The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Advisor will take the lead in strategic planning, coordination and monitoring and evaluation of programme activities related to strengthening of MNCH service provision; Draft Terms of Reference for national and international consultants providing short term technical assistance to the programme in the area of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health; Write quarterly progress reports about the MNCH component of the programme. Provide mentoring and capacity-building for programme teams at state level and for implementing partners in relation to MNCH; Identify ways to
collaborate and coordinate with Programme Advisers in the areas of Community Engagement, Community-Based Service Delivery and Health System Strengthening to address issues of common interest and coordinate activities.
A Post-graduate qualification in public health, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), or a closely related field; At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience in obstetrics & gynaecology and participation in public health programmes in Nigeria, especially in Maternal and Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH); In-depth knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based obstetric care and internationally agreed global strategies and interventions for the reduction of matemal mortality and how to operationalize; Experience in quality assurance of MNCH services and in conducting Maternal Death Reviews (Audit) and Criterion Based Audit will be of added value; Experience of working in Northern Nigeria will be of added value; Experience in working with NGOs, CSOs, FBOs will be of added value.
The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Advisor will take the lead in strategic planning, coordination and monitoring and evaluation of programme activities related to strengthening of MNCH service provision; Draft Terms of Reference for national and international consultants providing short term technical assistance to the programme in the area of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health; Write quarterly progress reports about the MNCH component of the programme. Provide mentoring and capacity-building for programme teams at state level and for implementing partners in relation to MNCH; Identify ways to
collaborate and coordinate with Programme Advisers in the areas of Community Engagement, Community-Based Service Delivery and Health System Strengthening to address issues of common interest and coordinate activities.
Other Vacancies at Save The Children Include;
Qualification: A Post-graduate qualification in public health, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), or a closely related field; At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience in obstetrics & gynaecology and participation in public health programmes in Nigeria, especially in Maternal and Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH); In-depth knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based obstetric care and internationally agreed global strategies and interventions for the reduction of matemal mortality and how to operationalize; Experience in quality assurance of MNCH services and in conducting Maternal Death Reviews (Audit) and Criterion Based Audit will be of added value; Experience of working in Northern Nigeria will be of added value; Experience in working with NGOs, CSOs, FBOs will be of added value.
How To Apply
Kindly send your CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to
nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org.
State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Save the children offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please note that positions advertised above are subject to donor funding being received. Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early applications are strongly encouraged. In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net/jobs For more information and to support our work, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.ne t Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
Application Deadline Date
Closes by 27th November, 2013.
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