The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern States. The programme is funded by the Norwegian government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
The Maternal Newborn and Child Health(MNCH) initiative is a 5-year aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine
immunization in four Northern Nigerian States
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JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME OFFICER
LOCATION: Zamfara
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A degree in any one of Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Development, Health Sciences or other related disciplines
5 years working experience
Good understanding of operations of health care delivery services; particularly with PHCs in Northern Nigeria
Must be an excellent communicator with excellent communicator with excellent hands-on knowledge and use of computer Microsoft packages
Strong inter-personal and organizational skills
Previous experience in a similar role and environment will be an added advantage
Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa is essential
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Would report directly to the State Team Manager
Would provide technical support in either the demand or supply sides of programme activities at the state levels
Will work in close collaboration with other stakeholders in the ministries, health professionals, civil societies and other funding partners to jointly facilitate the planning and implementation of all technical activities aimed at reforming maternal, neonatal and child health and routine immunization services in the state.
JOB TITLE: SENIOR STATE PROGRAMME OFFICER:
LOCATION: Yobe
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Must hold a post-graduate qualification in any one of Public health, Health management, Health economics, social development or other relevant disciplines
8 years professional work experience.
A good understanding of health delivery systems especially in Northern Nigeria
Advocacy skills
Excellent facilitator with good hands-on computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa is essential
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides support to the Team Manager at the state level
Will deputize for the STM on programme management related issues
To facilitate, plan, and implement programme activities aimed at reforming maternal, child and newborn health as well as routine immunization
Should provide required support to LGAs, stakeholders, relevant ministries and CSOs, to strengthen and manage health services
JOB TITLE: SENIOR STATE PROGRAMME OFFICER:
LOCATION: Katsina
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Must hold a post-graduate qualification in any one of Public health, Health management, Health economics, social development or other relevant disciplines
8 years professional work experience
A good understanding of health delivery systems especially in Northern Nigeria
Advocacy skills
Excellent facilitator with good hands-on computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa is essential
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides support to the Team Manager at the state level
Will deputize for the STM on programme management related issues
To facilitate, plan, and implement programme activities aimed at reforming maternal, child and newborn health as well as routine immunization
Should provide required support to LGAs, stakeholders, relevant ministries and CSOs, to strengthen and manage health services
JOB TITLE: SENIOR STATE PROGRAMME OFFICER:
LOCATION: Zamfara
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides support to the Team Manager at the state level
Will deputize for the STM on programme management related issues
To facilitate, plan, and implement programme activities aimed at reforming maternal, child and newborn health as well as routine immunization
Should provide required support to LGAs, stakeholders, relevant ministries and CSOs, to strengthen and manage health services.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Must hold a post-graduate qualification in any one of Public health, Health management, Health economics, social development or other relevant disciplines
8 years professional work experience.
A good understanding of health delivery systems especially in Northern Nigeria
Advocacy skills
Excellent facilitator with good hands-on computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa is essential
JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME OFFICER
LOCATION: Yobe
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A degree in any one of Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Development, Health Sciences or other related disciplines
5 years working experience
Good understanding of operations of health care delivery services; particularly with PHCs in Northern Nigeria
Must be an excellent communicator with excellent communicator with excellent hands-on knowledge and use of computer Microsoft packages
Strong inter-personal and organizational skills.
Previous experience in a similar role and environment will be an added advantage
Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa is essential
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Would report directly to the State Team Manager
Would provide technical support in either the demand or supply sides of programme activities at the state levels
Will work in close collaboration with other stakeholders in the ministries, health professionals, civil societies and other funding partners to jointly facilitate the
planning and implementation of all technical activities aimed at reforming maternal, neonatal and child health and routine immunization services in the state.
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