Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Non Governmental Organisation that believes that women and men have the right to choose when they have children. MSION is part of Marie Stopes International Global Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is one of the largest Non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world. MSION uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria.

The various post holders are required to demonstrate: Initiative, Energy, Persistence, Result orientation, Drive, Integrity, Enthusiasm and Commitment to personal development

Clinical and Training Officer  

Location: Benin City, Ogun, Lagos and Kano

Reporting To: Regional Manager

Duration of Contract: 2 years

Probationary Period: 6 months

Overall Responsibility:

Working with and reporting to the Regional Manager, the Clinical and Training Officer will be responsible for the mapping, facility audit, selection, trainings, undertaking supportive supervision and reporting, distribution of equipment and FP commodities, ensuring adherence to MSI quality standards in assigned specific states, referral systems and networking etc.

Qualification, Skills & Experience

• RN/RM, Diploma or degree in clinical nursing or midwifery.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in FP service delivery, supportive supervision and quality assessment; (Experience in long acting and permanent FP service delivery preferred).

• 3-5 years demonstrated technical knowledge and successful expertise in designing, managing clinical trainings in resource poor settings. Experience of LAPM would be a plus.

• Experience of DFID, USAID, and Gates funded projects, including working in a diverse team environment preferred.

• Familiarity with the different cultural, social and religious identities in Nigeria, international health, development issues and the international donor community.

• Excellent communications, presentation and negotiation skills. Ability to “sell” the services that MSN offers in a way that attracts franchisees to join the network.

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Experience of working with private healthcare sector operators is desirable

• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages.

• Willingness to frequently travel to project implementation sites.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and suitability statement as a single attachment to [email protected] not later than Tuesday 2nd September, 2014. The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE/LOCATION and the CV/Suitabilily statement should be saved in the appllcant's full name. Please note that applications that do not meet the above specification will be rejected. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.