Child Health & Reproductive Health Advisor (Sokoto) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support, primary health care system strengthening and Maternal and Child Health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the organisation. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Child Health & Reproductive Health Advisor

Application Code: Child Health & Reproductive Health Advisor-Sokoto
Location: Sokoto

Job Profile

• The child health and reproductive health advisor will be responsible for promoting positive behaviour change and appropriate use of neonatal, child and reproductive health services/commodities among communities and private health facilities in the state, through the programme.

Job Role
The successful candidate will:

• Advise the state and programme team on child and reproductive health intervention design including support on assessment, operations research and technical aspects of monitoring and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the state government, partners, community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders to expand use of neonatal, child and reproductive health services in the state.
• Lead training/supervision/mentoring of CHIPs, private providers, PPMVs, trainers of CHIPs on neonatal, child and reproductive health demand creation and service delivery strategies.
• Provide senior level technical support to strengthen the states governance, including technical review of the states integrated RMNCAH and ICCM policy frameworks, development of strategic partnerships and development and delivery of advocacy strategies.
• Review the states strategies, review relevant documentations and implement the programmes child and RH strategies for the project.
• Link CBDs with commodity suppliers and small loans through a revolving fund scheme.
• Chair the review of the ICCM tool to capture nutrition as well as support the development of an ICCM manual for PPMVs.
• Ensure treatment completion using CHIPs and providers in addition to innovative strategies. S/He will ensure consistent provision, use and forecasting of health commodities to CHIPs, PPMVs and private providers.
• Work with the state community engagement specialist to leverage ETS for facilitation of treatment of neonatal and child health conditions.
• Contribute to/lead the design and development of IEC materials for child health and RH interventions. The advisor will map PPMVs in hard-to-reach areas not covered by CHIPs and categorize them into tiers with the support of PCN & NAPPMED for the provision of FP services.
• Lead monthly and quarterly supervision of community and private facility health workers in the provision of child and RH services.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a medical or biological science degree or equivalent with added experience in child health and reproductive health
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of five years’ successful experience leading child and reproductive health interventions at programme management or advisory support level.
• Must have experience leading child health or/and reproductive health intervention advocacies and community engagements in northern states of Nigeria
• Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to lead teams to achieve specified outcomes.
• Must have experience in coordinating project management meetings with state/national stakeholders and implementing partners.
• Must be able to engage community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders on child health and reproductive health matters in Northern states
• Must be able to lead and coordinate state wide demand generation activities
• Must have experience leading state wide policy and child or RH programme interventions
• Must have excellent writing and grammar skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing.
• Knowledge and fluency of Hausa language
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including PowerPoints, word, spreadsheet and databases.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organisational departments.
• Strong knowledge of child health or/and reproductive health developments in the field.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a one-page Application Letter (using the position reference as the subject), addressed to the "Director, Human Resources", clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job and current remuneration and send to: [email protected]

Note

• Applicants should send the application, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating current telephone numbers, e-mail address and contact details to the email address above
• Please note that the subject of your email application should be the "Application Code" of the position being applied for. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.
• All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• This project is subject to securing donor funding and the precise details of timelines and tasks are subject to change prior to project start-up. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.