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. The programme is funded by the Norwegian government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID). It is operated by ’1 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 has been in operation, but seeks to recruit qualified professionals to fill two vacant positions:
POSITION A: Programme Officer: State Level
This position will be based in one of the programme operating states and will report directly to the State Team Manager (STM). S/he will provide technical support in either the demand or supply sides of programme activities at the state levels. Some of which include; planning, coordination, mobilization and advocacy at the state and Local Government levels. The Programme Officer will work in close collaboration with other stakeholders in the ministries, health professionals, civil societies and other funding partners to jointly facilitate the planning and implementation of all technical activities aimed at reforming maternal, neonatal and child health and routine immunization services in the state.
Qualification:
- Candidate(s) must hold a degree in anyone of Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Development, Health Sciences or other related disciplines with a minimum of five (5) years working experience.
- S/he must have a good understanding of operations of health care delivery services; particularly with PHCs in Northern Nigeria.
- S/he must be an excellent communicator with excellent hands-on knowledge and use of computer Microsoft packages, strong inter-personal and organizational skills.
- Previous related work experience in a similar funding environment will be an added advantage.
Terms of Employment:
The appointment will be for a contract term of up to 2 years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers extremely competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
Method of Application:
Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit an application letter attached to a detailed CV – to include a daytime telephone contact and email address stating the position and location of interest in the ‘subject line’ of the mail. This should be done and through the appropriate link at www.gridconsulting.net
All applications without an application letter will NOT be processed. All applications must be submitted latest Friday, 27 May, 2011.
Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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