LGA Officer at Save the Children Nigeria (4 Positions)

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.

Save the Children Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: LGA Officer

Location: Lagos
Number Required: 4

Responsibilities

• The LGA Officers will support the roll out and implementation of the new Child Health project focusing on stopping preventable deaths from diarrhoea and Pneumonia in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos state (Agege, Ikeja, Ifako ljaiye and Ojo) in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Health and Local Government health departments.
• The programme coordinator will work with the Programme manager, Child health advisor and other project team members to provide technical assistance to stake holders in the state, LGAs and Community Health Workers (CHWs) to increase access to quality child health services in Lagos state.
• Together with the LGA Coordinator he/she will coordinate the all program activities in the LGA in addition to working closely with members of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other partners. He/ she will also work with the Health team in Abuja, Local & international consultants to document best practices and lessons learned in Child Health in Lagos state.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in health or related field, additional Qualifications in Public health or Social Science will be an advantage.
• At least 3 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 Child health with government of Nigeria or an International NGO, experience of working with local communities and LGA authorities in south western region of Nigeria will be an added advantage.
• Experience in child health programming including facility and community based health service improvement is essential

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2013

Method of Application
Kindly send your CV and Covering Letter on or before 20th August 2013 explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for, to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.