Abt Associates, a global leader in technical assistance, program implementation, and research, seeks qualified candidates for an upcoming USAID·funded reproductive, maternal, newborn. and child health (RMNCH) project in Nigeria. Working closely with state level governments in the Northeast Northwest, and South, the project will focus on service delivery in family planning, malaria. immunization, nutrition, and maternal and newborn health. The project will work across the country and tailor itself to individual state and Local Government Area (LGA) levels. All positions are contingent upon project award and funding, anticipated in summer of2016.
Position: HSS Advisor Provide direction, leadership, and on-going assessment of the project's HSS components with a focus on service delivery. Direct implementation of HSS activities at the state level, and ensure the achievement of expected outcomes. Provide technical assistance to improve the delivery of high quality preventive and curative services to targeted populations. Provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of an essential package of care based on interventions known to maximize child and matemal health in resource poor settings. Explore opportunities to collaborate with the private sector and non-governmental organizations providing health services, Provide technical assistance in service delivery to state level technical teams. Oversee the training of health care providers in quality improvement and quality service delivery. Ensure accurate and timely submission of all required technical reporting and deliverables for the service delivery component of the project.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree, PhD, or MD in Public Health or other relevant field.
- Eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, Experience in policy reform and implementation.
- Proven experience successfully managing staff, demonstrated leadership skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, and good judgment.
- Ability to anticipate and problem solve.
We seek candidates for the following positions across the Northwest, Northeast, and South. Please note that these positions will not be based in Abuja. To be considered for any of these positions, applicants are required to submit his/her CV and an application letter via email detailing his/her specific qualifications and relevant skills and experiences. The title and region of the position for which an applicant is applying must be clearly stated in the subject line of the email and sent to:
If you wish to apply for more than one position or region, please submit a separate application for each. Applications that do not follow these instructions. or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.
Closing Date
Applications will be accepted through October 31,2015.
All candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree in a relevant discipline, prior donor-funded experience related t? health, and an outstanding professional reputation .
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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