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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:
Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org
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.