Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Programme Recruits Safety and Logistics Officer - 3 Positions

The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States. This programme is funded by the Norwegian Government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.

The joint programme collaborates with stakeholders in the health sector as well as civil societies to provide quantifiable improvements to the PHC systems in Northern Nigeria. PRRINN-MNCH is managed by a team of internationally recruited professionals. Its programme activities are carried out in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.

The programme seeks to recruit qualified professionals to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Safety and Logistics Officer

Location: Abuja, Yobe, Zamfara

The Safety and Logistics Officer (SLO) will be based in each of the programme offices. This officer will report directly to the State Team Managers in coordinating general programme logistics in the state and to the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager on general state safety, logistics, coordination and management.
The SLO will maintain close relationships with security operatives in the State and LGAs; coordinate logistics activities; including travel arrangements, hotel reservations, booking of venues for workshops, airport pick-ups and provide detailed updates on on-going and proposed programme activities in the state as well as weekly and monthly comprehensive security reports to the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager

Qualifications
Candidates should possess the following:

• Candidate(s) must hold a degree in management, logistics or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is required for this position. A good knowledge of the Northern region and ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is essential for this position.
• S/he must have good management, interpersonal and coordination skills. Previous experience in a similar role is mandatory for this position.

Terms of Employment
These appointments will be for a short term contract up one year. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should please submit a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to include contact numbers and email to:
[email protected] Please quote the job title in the subject line.