Health Project Manager at Save the Children Nigeria

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.

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: Health Project Manager

Location: Lagos

The Role

• The Primary purpose of this assignment is to oversee the Child Health project in Lagos state.
• He/she will take the lead in ensuring smooth roll out and implementation of the new Child health project focussing on stopping preventable deaths from diarrhoea and Pneumonia in 4 Local Govemment Areas (LGAs) of Lagos state (Agege, Ikeja, Ifako Ijaiye and Ojo) in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Health and Local Government health departments.
• He/She will provide technical leadership in the area of child health while coordinating with other partners involved in child health activities such as UNICEF, WHO and PATH 2

Qualification:

• Minimum of a Bachelors' degree in health with 7-8 years' experience in related field or a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in related field. Basic clinical and public health qualifications
• At least 5 yrs health programme management experience with l/NGO in Nigeria; very good understanding of national health policies and strategies, programmes and stakeholders on Child Health in Nigeria, very good understanding of child survival issues and common childhood illnesses in Nigeria
• Very good understanding of childhood immunizations and immunizations programming/coverage issues in Nigeria
• Clinical experience in Paediatrics or Community Paediatrics in Nigeria, master trainer/ ToT on IMNCI and CCM
• Analytical & research skills, experience in conducting health systems research, ability to analyse data using SPSS/ EPInfo/STATA etc

Application Closing Date
13th August 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send your CV to [email protected]

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