Program Manager Saving Newborn Lives 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager Saving Newborn Lives

Location: Abuja

Job Descriptions

• To oversee the programme management for the SNL3 Nigeria project and Quality of Care project in Lagos and Jigawa states and other MNH projects.
• The incumbent is expected to manage all operation aspects of all MNH projects including, but not limited to budget, procurement and put in place risk and mitigation strategy.
• S/he will work with and report to all functional operational units.
• The incumbent will also report to the Head of Health and Child Survival, working closely With the Snr.
• MNH Advisor ensuring that technical decisions are signed off by the Head of Health on donor reports.
• S/he will work to ensure operational management of all MNH projects particularly SNL3 and the QoC projects, as platform for Increasing the reach of women and newborns at state level with quality MNH services.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a minimum of 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 field.
• S/he must possess basic experience in MNH programme with public health qualification and at least 5 years health programme management experience with INGO in Nigeria.
• The incumbent must have a good understanding of national health policies and strategies, programmes on MNH in Nigeria and MNH issues in Nigeria.
• Experience in project management for Maternal and Newborn Health is desirable.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualified statements explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] Candidates should state position applying for clearly in the Subject field as application without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note:

• Application received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.