Project Manager-Health 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 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: Project Manager-Health

Location: Lagos

Job Description
The Primary purpose of this assignment is to oversee the Child Health project in Lagos state. S/he will take the lead in ensuring the smooth roll out and implementation of the new Child health project focusing on stopping preventable deaths from diarrhoea in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos state within the framework of the WHO/UNICEF 7 point Plan, working in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Health, Local Government health departments, and other relevant ministries.

S/he 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 other partners at a strategic level.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a 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; additional skills in basic clinical and public health qualifications is essential.
• S/he should have at least 5 years health programme management experience with l/NGO and very good understanding of national health policies and strategies, programmes and stakeholders on Child Health in Nigeria.
• S/he should have very good understanding of child survival issues, childhood immunizations, immunization programming and common childhood illnesses in Nigeria;
• Clinical experience in Paediatrics or Community Paediatrics in Nigeria; master trainer/ToT on IMNCI and CCM and analytical & research skills would be an added advantage; Computer literacy skills - MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spread sheets;.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2014

Method of Application
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 21st May2014 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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