Senior Newborn Adviser 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 an experienced development professional 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: Senior Newborn Adviser

Location: Abuja

Job Descriptions

• The overall aim of the position is to provide technical leadership for the implementation of the newborn health component of the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP).

Qualifications

• S/he should have a medical qualification (MD or M.B.B.S.) with a post graduate qualification in paediatrics with public health, neonatology/newborn health or related field.
• Substantial experience in a clinical, managerial, administrative and advisory capacity.
• Experience in providing technical support to partners and in particular government at senior levels as well as experience in health system development and primary health care management.
• proven technical expertise in newborn health.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statements, explaining why they are suitable to: [email protected]

Note:

• Applicant should state position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after deadline will not be considered.
• Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The time frame for this consultancy Is expected to be a total of 40 days.