Child Health Adviser in Save the Children in Lagos

Full-Time
Child Health Adviser
in Save the Children in Lagos


Industry
NGO

Specialization
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Minimum Qualification
Degree

Required Experience
7 - 10 years

Application Deadline
2 months from now
Job Description
Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919 separate national organizations have been setup in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict. Today, twenty-eight national Save the Children organizations participate in the International Save the Children Alliance _ a global network of nonprofit organizations working in over 120 countries around the world. In addition to promoting greater public awareness of the needs and rights of children worldwide, Alliance members coordinate emergency relief efforts, helping to protect children from the effects of disasters, both natural and man-made. We also work with the existing Food and Nutrition Partnership Forum to influence government and donors to bring the issue of malnutrition and poverty into the national agenda.

Responsibilities:
The Child health adviser will take the lead in in conducting situation analysis.
Project design, fund raising and project implementation.
The job holder will work with the Head of Health and Child survival and ensures the integration of child health to other components of the signature programme mainly MNH and Nutrition.
He/She will provide technical leadership in the area of child health while coordinating with other partners involved in child health activities such as UNICEF, PRRINN-MNCH and World Vision.

Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in health with 7 years’ experience in related field or a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in related filed is essential.
Basic clinical/public health qualifications and at least 5 years health programme management experience with I/NGO in Nigeria
A very good understanding of national health policies and strategies, programmes and stakeholders on Child Health in Nigeria and a very good understanding of child survival issues and common childhood illnesses in Nigeria.
Work experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organisation, including as a state level trainer/technical assistance provider in the area of RH/MCH with government of Nigeria or an international NGO.

Method of Application:
To apply, send your C.V. and covering letter in ONLY one attached document explaining how you are suitable for the position


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