The Women for Health Programme (W4H) is a five year DFID-funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the shortage of female health workers in five selected states in Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals focused on reducing child and maternal mortality especially in selected Northern states in Nigeria. The programme aims to address tlijs through provision of female health workers; in order to encourage improved access to health for women, The programme will address critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. The programme has since commenced its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano. It now seeks to engage qualified persons to fill the positions below: 

Clinical Tutor:

LocationL Kano 

The Clinical tutor will be based in Kano and will report to the Midwifery and Education Adviser. Slhe will provide on-the-job training and a variety of training courses; 

including accreditation of Training Institutions

Other key responsibilities include: 

• Providing support for curriculum improvement and development as well as capacity strengthening for training institutions and hospitals; 

• Contributing to knowledge management activities such as supporting and facilitating stakeholder documentation and dissemination activities; 

• Providing support to the Midwifery and Education Adviser in planning activities for allocated initiatives; 

• Providing support in drafting terms of reference and other written outputs of National, regional and international consultants, 

Qualifications: 

The candidate must be a Nurse or Midwife with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the health programme or service delivery in a developing country. S/he must have a post graduate degree in public/reproductive health or related discipline, An extensive knowledge of operations in the Nigerian healthcare delivery system is essential. Prior knowledge and use of capacity building tools and clinical training systems relating to midwifery and education is required for this position. 

Terms and Conditions for Employment 

The appointment term will be for a period of3 years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers very competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions apply. 

Method for Application: 

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should- submit an application letter and a recent CV through the appropriate link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net. All Applications must be submitted by Friday, 13th June, 2014. The subject of the mail must contain the title of the position applied for. Applications without a subject title will NOT be processed. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

GRID

CONSULTING