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Save the Children is 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.
We seek suitable candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded health program in Nigeria. The program will focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and nutrition and will be implemented at least initially in northern Nigeria.
Candidates applying for any of the under-listed positions must demonstrate management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, with proven ability to liaise effectively with and collaborate with a range of key stakeholders, including national and local officials, public, private and civil society partners, and communities; Excellent cornmunication, interpersonal and team management skills; Strong training, monitoring, coaching and supportive supervision; Ability to work effectively on the following: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Fluency in English and Hausa languages required; willingness to travel extensively, and potentially live in northern Nigeria; These Jobs are opened to both national and international candidates. Only candidates with extensive working experience in Nigeria will be considered for this role.
Senior Advisor, Newborn Health
The incumbent, in collaboration with state and local Government Area (lGA) Ministry of Health (MOH) leadership and the RMNCH team, will provide strategic direction and technical management for the planning and implementation of newborn health interventions at the facility and community level in project states

Qualification
. Neonatologist, pediatrician, medical doctor, or midwife with a master's degree in public health or a similar field;
. Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in newborn health policy development, program planning, implementation and evaluation within Nigeria'S public health system;
. Prior experience working with USAID funded projects highly preferred;
Method of Application
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 14th August, 2015 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.
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