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 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 a qualified professional to fill the vacant position as identified below:
Job Title: Senior Programme Officer
Location: Katsina
Responsibilities
- The Senior Programme Officer will provide leadership support to the State Team Manager at the state level.
- S/he will support the STM in programme management related issues such as facilitating, planning and implementing programme activities aimed at supporting the maternal, child and newborn health initiative as well as routine immunization.
- This person will also provide support to LGAs, stakeholders, relevant ministries and CSOs to strengthen and manage health services.
Qualification
- A post-graduate qualification in any one of Public Health, Health Management, Health Economics, Social Development or other relevant disciplines, with a minimum of 8 years professional work experience is critical for this post.
- This person must have a good understanding of health delivery systems especially in Northern Nigeria and at the PHC level.
- An excellent advocacy and communication skill (written and oral) is required for this post, with the ability to communicate fluently in Hausa.
Terms of Employment
These appointments will be for a short term contract up to six months. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
Application Closing Date
2nd November, 2012
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit an application and updated Cvs to include contact mobile numbers and email address to:
cvs@gridconsulting.net,
Or through the link on our website at:
www.gridconsulting.net.
Interviews will commence after the closing date with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.