Senior Child Health Advisor Job Vacancy at Save the Children, Abuja
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating
lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the
world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and
collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where
we help
children and families help themselves. We work with other
organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners
while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or
religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve
immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Senior Child Health Advisor
Job ID: #945636
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The Child health adviser will take the lead in conducting
situation analysis, project design, fund raising and project
implementation.
- The job holder will work with the Head of Health and Child
survival and ensures the integration of child health to other components
of the Health and Nutrition Portfolio in Nigeria.
- He/She will provide technical leadership in the area existing
child health projects in country (Core Group Partners Project and Stop
Diarrhoea Initiative) while coordinating with other partners/agencies
involved in child health activities such as UNICEF, WHO USAID, WHO,DFID
and World Vision.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Health with 7 years experience
in related field or a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health with a
minimum of 4 years experience in related filed is essential; essential:
basic clinical and public health qualifications, at least 5 yrs health
programme management experience with I/NGO in Nigeria, very good
understanding of national health policies and strategies, programmes and
stakeholders on Child Health, child survival issues and common
childhood illnesses, childhood immunizations and immunizations
programming/ coverage issues in Nigeria.
- The incumbent must be able to: work effectively both
independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team;
committed to gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and
grassroots development approaches;
- clinical experience in Paediatrics or Community
Paediatrics, Master trainer/ ToT on IMI and CCM, and analytical &
research skills, experience in conducting health systems research,
ability to analyze data using SPSS/ EPInfo/ STATA etc.
Desired Skills
- Planning, organizing, interpersonal relationship, oral and
written communication, facilitation and presentation skills; Sound
computer literacy - MS Office applications.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their C.V's and
covering letter on or before the Closing date explaining why you are
suitable to:
[email protected]
State position clearly in the subject field as applications without
appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications
received after the Closing date will not be considered.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 5th May, 2015.