Mediacal Vacancies At Save The Children

Posted on: Thu 01-08-2013

Save the Children is the leaqing independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, govemments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children is now looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country

Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Health Project Manager: Lagos

The Primary purpose of this assignment is to oversee the Child Health project in Lagos state, He/she will take the lead in ensuring smooth roll out and implementation of the new Child health project, focussing on stopping preventable deaths from diarrhoea and Pneumonia in 4 Local GovemmentAreas (LGAs) of Lagos state (Agege, Ikeja, Ifako Ijaiye and Ojo) in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Health and Local Govemment health departments, 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, WHO and PATH 2

Qualification: Minimum of a Bachelors' degree in health with 7-8 years' experience in related field or a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health with a minimum of 5 years' experience in related field, Basic clinical and public health qualifications

At least 5 yrs health programme management experience with l/NGO in Nigeria; very good understanding of national health policies and strategies, programmes and stakeholders on Child Health in Nigeria, very good understanding of child survival issues and common childhood illnesses in Nigeria

Very good understanding of childhood immunizations and immunizations programming/coverage issues in Nigeria Clinical experience in Paediatrics or Community Paediatrics in Nigeria, master trainer/To T on IMNCI and CCM Analytical & research skills, experience in conducting health systems research, ability to analyse data using SPSS/ EPlnfo/ STATE etc

WASH Coordinator: Lagos

The primary responsibility of the WASH (Water Hygiene and Sanitation) coordinator is to provide technical oversight to all WASH interventions in the Child health project implemented in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos state (Agege,lfako-ljaiye,lkeja and Ojo)

Qualification: A minimum of a Bachelors' degree in health or environmental science; Additional Qualifications in environment science, Public health or any related field is an added advantage, At least 3 years' work experience working in WASH in government structures, Local NGOs or INGOs i

. Exprience of working with local communities in implementin WASH interventions is essential

Advocacy Adviser- Lagos

To provide support to the Advocacy team on policy analysis, new programme development, advocacy initiatives, strategy development and pro-poor govemance agenda in the delivery of basic social services with focus on improving quality and access to health services,

Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Public Health/social science with at least 5 years experience in health! social services delivery focusing on govemance and enhanced voice and accountability, Profound knowledge in Nigeria governance and health systems and political terrains with ability to clearly communicate and easily relate tofederallstate authorities

Kindly send your C.v. and covering letter on or before 13"' August 2013 explaining why you are suitable to [email protected], State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website www.savethechildren.net. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to sateguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face WHOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON CHILDREN'S LIVES? JOIN US!!!

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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