SMART Survey Consultant 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: SMART Survey Consultant

Location: Nigeria

Job Description
To assess the nutrition situation among children 6-59 months In Daura, Zango, Dutsi, Baure, Dan Musa and Bindawa LGAs of Katsina State

Objective

• To determine the prevalence of global and severe acute malnutrition among children aged 6 to 59 months;
• To estimate both under-five and crude retrospective death rates in the three months prior to the survey;
• To assess the recent morbidity patterns among children 6- 59 months;
• To establish immunization coverage for BCG, Measles and DPT 3 among children 6-59 months;
• To estimate coverage of key health services, including vitamin A supplementation, deworming. therapeutic treatment for SAM; To determine carers’ knowledge and practice regarding infant and young child feeding;
• To establish the source of drinking water and water management at household level and presence and use of latrines;
• To carry out a comparative analysis of SAM, IYCE morbidities, etc in order to provide additional information on the likely causes of under-nutrition and barriers to optimal child health and nutrition practices In the area;
• To formulate and provide practical and sustainable intervention based on the survey findings to improve the nutrition status of the population.

Qualifications

• Degree in a field related to Statistics, Public Health Nutrition, Epidemiology or any other related discipline;
• Demonstrable experience in the implementation and management of or provision of technical support to nutrition programs (including Community- based Management of Acute Malnutrition);
• Prior capacity building/training experience essential;
• Proven ability to work independently;
• High level of English written and oral communication essential.

The timeframe for this consultancy is expected to be a total of 40 days.
Application Closing Date
5th November, 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 5th November, 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.