Saving Newborn Lives (SNI) Programme Officer at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children Nigeria is the world’s leading independent organization for children, 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.

Save the Children is now 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: Saving Newborn Lives (SNI) Programme Officer

Location: Gombe

Job Description

• Support the integration and scale up of newborn health by SNL programme partners in Gombe state.
• The Program Officer will work with Snr. Newborn and Child Survival Advisor and Newborn Health Advisor to provide technical assistance to stakeholders in the states for scale up of newborn health programmes.
• He/She will provide technical leadership in the area of newborn health in Gombe working with PRRINN-MNCH field offices & SPHCDAs & SMOHs in the state.
• Officer will also work with Abuja, Local & international consultants to document best practices and lessons learned in NH in the states.

Qualification:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in health or related field and a postgraduate qualification with at least 3-5 years work experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organisation, including as a state level trainer/technical assistance provider in the area of RH/MCH with government of Nigeria or an International NGO.
• Experience with providing institutional support and technical assistance to decentralised health system and or NGOs on issues related to RH/MNCH service provision.
• Experience in RH/maternal newborn and child health programming including facility and community based health service improvement is essential.

Application Closing Date
30th April 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should kindly send C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to:
[email protected] ; state the position and location in the subject field.

Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face