The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a five year DFID-funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women. The programme will address the 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. 

As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano; we seek to engage qualified persons to fill the position below: 

 

CLINICAL TUTORS: KANO 

The Clinical Tutors will be based in Kano and will report to the Midwifery and Education Adviser. S/he will provide on-the-job training and a variety of training courses; including accreditation of Training Institutions. Other key responsibilities include; 

Capacity strengthening of training institutions; 

Providing support for curriculum improvement and development; 

Providing on the job training for health personnel in hospitals and training centers; 

Contributing to Knowledge Management activities; such as supporting and facilitating stakeholder documentation and dissemination activities; 

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

Assisting with drafting Terms of Reference and other written outputs of National, regional ahd international Consultants; 

 

Qualification: 

Candidates must be a Nurse or Midwife with a minimum of 5-years' experience in Health programme or service delivery in a developing country. S/he must have a post graduate qualification in Public or reproductive health or other related discipline. A good understanding of the Nigerian clinical training systems as well as knowledge of the National strategies relating to midwifery and education is required for this position. 

S/he must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of operations in the Nigerian Healthcare delivery system. A good knowledge of capacity building tools and clinical training systems relating to midwifery and education is required for this position. 

 

STATE PROGRAM OFFICER: Katsina

The state program officer will be based in katsina. S/he will provide support to the technical team of the program at the state level to ensure effective program management and delivery. The state program officer will provide technical support to stakeholders in carrying out associated research and gender advocacy  activities on female helath workers. she will www.medicalworldnigeria.com work with stakeholders in the minisries and other funding partners to facilitate the planning and implementation of all technical activities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must hold a post graduate degeree in any health management, related discipline or gender and women empowerment with a  minimum of 7 years professional work experience with preference in health training, accrediatationa nd curriculum development. S/he must have a good understanding of health delivery system and gender issues especially at the primary level. Required skills for this position include: organizationa, advocacy and facilitation skills as well as excellent hands-on skill in the use of computer especially MS packages. Abilitiy to communicate in hausa is essential for this position.

 

Terms and Conditions of Employment: 

The appointment term will be for a period of 3 years for the position, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers very competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply. 

 

Method of Application: 

Interested candidates, who meet the requirements listed above, should submit an application letter and a copy of their recent CV through the 

appropriate link 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. Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.