Save the Children Nigeria Recruits State Project Manager CORE Group Immunization Project

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 20 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: State Project Manager CORE Group Immunization Project

Job Description
The CORE group Immunization project aims to contribute to the eradication of Polio in Katsina state and Nigeria by increasing Routine Immunization (RI) coverage and SIA (Supplementary Immunization activities) performance in selected high risks LGA in Katsina state. The Project Manager will provide technical leadership to all aspects of project planning and implementation and maintain and enhance the project’s relationship with key partners and stakeholders including Katsina State Ministry of Health, LGA authorities, UNICEF, WHO, CDC, Katsina state Polio Emergency Operation center, and selected Local NGOs

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in health with 5years experience in related field or a postgraduate qualification in Public Health with a minimum f 3 years’ experience in related field.
• Essential basic clinical and public health qualifications.
• Health programme management experience with I/NGO in Nigeria; very good understanding of childhood immunizations and immunizations programming/ coverage issues in Nigeria.
• S/he should have effective planning and organising skills, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, computer literacy skills - MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spread sheets and strong facilitation and presentation skills

Application Closing Date
30th January 2014

Method of Application
Kindly send your CV. and covering letter on or before 30th January 2014 explaining why you are suitable 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.