The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States. This programme is funded by the Norwegian Government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.
The joint programme collaborates with stakeholders in the health sector as well as civil societies to provide quantifiable improvements to the PHC systems in Northern Nigeria. PRRINN-MNCH is managed by a team of internationally recruited professionals. Its programme activities are carried out in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.
The programme seeks to recruit qualified professionals to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: National Office Clerk
Location: Kano
The National Office Clerk will provide support for all clerical services in the office of National Programme Manager and other principal officers. S/he will also assist and ensure a smooth running of the office secretariat services.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess the following:
- The candidate must hold a minimum of a diploma in secretarial studies, social sciences or related disciplines with two (2) year’s relevant experience is required for this position.
- S/he must be proficient in computer and have excellent communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa is essential for this position.
Terms of Employment
These appointments will be for a short term contract up one year. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable
Application Closing Date
8th March, 2013
Method of Application
Interested candidates should please submit a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to include contact numbers and email to:
prrinn@gridconsulting.net Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews