Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Advisor at Save the Children

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 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: Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Advisor

Location: Kano
Contract Length : 5 years

Responsibilities

• The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Advisor will provide technical support and advice to other national programme staff, staff in the programme states and Ministry of Health officials at state and LGA level in the area of maternal health.
• S/he is responsible for strategic planning, coordination and monitoring & evaluation of programme activities in relation to strengthening of maternal, neonatal and child health service provision and for supporting the state programme teams in strategic and operational planning and programme implementation.
• S/he supervises and works closely with related sector specialists.
• The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Advisor will take the lead in strategic planning coordination and monitoring and evaluation of programme activities related to strengthening of MNCH service provision
• Draft Terms of Reference for national and international consultants providing short term technical assistance to the programme in the area of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
• Write quarterly progress reports about the MNCH component of the programme.
• Provide mentoring and capacity-building for programme teams at state level and for implementing partners in relation to MNCH
• Identify ways to collaborate and coordinate with Programme Advisers in the areas of Community Engagement, Community- Based Service Delivery and Health System
• Strengthening to address issues of common interest and coordinate activities.

Responsibilities

• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience in obstetrics & gynaecology and participation in public health programmes in Nigeria, especially in Maternal and Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH)
• Post-graduate qualification in public health, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), or a closely related field.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based obstetric care and internationally agreed global strategies and interventions for the reduction of maternal mortality and how to operationalize these
• Proven experience in health programme planning, coordination and monitoring & evaluation.
• Expertise in project leadership and management, including organizational development and staff management.
• Demonstrable expertise in capacity building, including facilitation of training and coaching of health care providers through supportive supervision.
• Excellent reporting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work in a team.
• Experience in quality assurance of MNCH services and in conducting Maternal Death Reviews (Audit) and Criterion Based Audit will be of added value.
• Willing and able to work in a challenging environment and have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to respond with flexibility and creativity.
• Experience of working in Northern Nigeria will be of added value.
• Experience in working with NGOs, CSOs, FBOs will be of added value.

Remuneration
Save the children offers a competitive salary and benefits package

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and Covering letter (explaining why you are suitable, including your salary expectations for this role) to: Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org. state position clearly in the subject field of the mail. Please send the CV and covering letter as a single document