Save the children UK has been working in Nigeria since 2001. The early focus was ob getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, SC UK is working in several states: Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Kastina, Kano, Buachi, Kaduna and others – focusing on child survival, education and protecting children.
As the world’s leading independent children charity, Save the Children inspi9res dramatic change for children around the globe. We are looking for an experienced staff to implement a 9months Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) funded project addressing the Newborn Health needs of children in Nigeria
Job Title: Head of Child Survival
The Head of Child Survival will have the challenging and exciting task of building on the existing programmes and developing the new Child Survival Initiative in these four states.
This will involve providing inspirational leadership internally and managing key external relationships notably with government and donors.
As such, you will be a health professional with a Masters degree in Public health or related field with proven experience in managing multi-component health programmes, with a preferred experience in health systems development and primary health care.
The post will be based in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria and will require approximately 30% time travelling to field sites and occasional international travel.
Additional Information
Please be aware that applications may be viewed and applicants contacted prior to the close date.
To apply, send you CV and covering letter in ONLY one attached document explaining how you are suitable for this position to: vacancy@scuknigeria.org.
The subject field MUST clearly state the position you are applying for. Please not that the position is based in Abuja, but may involve travel
APPLY BEFORE: 22ND DECEMBER 2010
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