Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor in Save the Children in Jigawa

Full-Time
Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor
in Save the Children in Jigawa


Industry
NGO

Specialization
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Minimum Qualification
MBA / MSc

Required Experience
5 - 7 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 candidate will support the integration and expansion of newborn health by Saving Newborn lives (SNL) programme partners.
She/he will provide support to the Newborn and Child Survival Adviser in providing tailored technical assistance to SNL partners and monitoring implementation of programme activities. She/he will provide technical skills in the areas of newborn health.
Documentation, monitoring and evaluation, training.
Materials development and behaviour change communication.

Qualifications:
The requirements for the position include a postgraduate qualification in health or related field.
5 years’ work experience in health/public health organization; including 3 years of experience as a national level trainer/technical assistance provider in RH/MCH with the government or an International NGO.
The candidate must possess experience in RH/maternal, newborn and child health programming.
Facility and community based health service improvement is essential.

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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