Head of Health and Nutrition 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. This role will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head of Health and Nutrition

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The purpose of the role is to lead a team of experts for the strategic design and development of Save the Children's health and nutrition approaches that support the acceleration of child survival work in the Nigeria country programme.
• Engage routine and strategic partners within the framework of Save the Children's global Health and Nutrition strategy and applying the theory of change; and think through the focus and package of approaches and interventions along the continuum of maternal, newborn and child health linked to health systems strengthening activities that facilitate increasing and equitable access to quality primary health care services for vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have an internationally recognised medical qualification with post graduate degree in public health, social sciences or equivalent;
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation and management of a public health programme in an international development or humanitarian context; S/he should have technical expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of nutrition, maternal new-born and child health, and HIV and AIDS;
• Good understanding of health systems, planning and financing issues at national and sub-national levels;
• Candidate should have excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and demonstrated experience of proposal and report writing;
• Experience of developing effective working relationships with senior decision-makers in ministries, other governmental organisations, international organisations, donors with previous experience of working in consortium will be beneficial;
• Experience as working as a Chief of Party or similar position would bring added value to the position with a successful track record in securing programme funding from international donors and other financing sources.

Application Closing Date
25^th September, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their C.V. and covering letter on or before the Closing date 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.

Note: Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.