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    Deadline: September 7, 2011
  • Labels: Administration Micronutrient Initiative 
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  •  PROGRAM AND FINANCE ASSISTANT

    OVERALL PURPOSE/BROAD FUNCTION:
    To contribute to the effectiveness of Micronutrient Initiative (MI) programs in Nigeria by providing efficient program and administrative support services to the project managers and technical advisors to ensure timely and efficient micronutrient program delivery, in line with MI’s policies and procedures and objectives.
     
     EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
    EDUCATION
    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other related field from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
     
     EXPERIENCE:
    5 years experience working in an office environment.
    3 years experience working in program management environment.
    Experience managing office finances.
    Experience working with the Microsoft suite.
    Experience working with database, an asset.

     Follow this link for details: http://www.micronutrient.org/CMFiles/2011-AFR-NIG-02-PFA-MI%20web.pdf
     
    DEADLINE: 4th September 2011.


     SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH AND NUTRITION

    OVERALL PURPOSE/BROAD FUNCTION:
    In line with Micronutrient Initiative’s (MI) strategic objectives in Africa, and, in partnership with key stakeholders in Nigeria, to arrange and provide appropriate technical and other assistance to the Government of Nigeria and/or other stakeholders to enable them to provide, on a sustainable basis, antenatal care and newborn care services to all pregnant mothers, particularly those at most risk, within which appropriate micronutrient interventions are fully integrated and achieve sustained high coverage and utilization.
     
     
    EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
    EDUCATION
    Masters degree from a recognized university in one or more of the following areas: reproductive health, nutrition, food sciences, health sciences, public health.
    Training in epidemiology and research methodologies preferred.
     
     
    EXPERIENCE
    At least 10 years experience in reproductive health, public health, nutrition and/or related field.
    Experience of reproductive health programs in Nigeria or elsewhere.
    Experience in supervising programs.
    Experience in program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
    Experience with micronutrient supplementation programs desirable.
     
    Follow this link for details: http://www.micronutrient.org/CMFiles/2011-AFR-NIG-03-MATERNAL-MI%20Web.pdf
    DEADLINE: 7th September 2011.


    SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, DIARRHEA MANAGEMENT, NIGERIA

    OVERALL PURPOSE/BROAD FUNCTION:
    In line with Micronutrient Initiative’s (MI) strategic objectives in Africa, and in collaboration with stakeholders, contribute to both the reduction of child mortality and morbidity in Nigeria by supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of effective and sustainable diarrhea treatment services incorporating the use of zinc and low osmolarity oral rehydration salts (ORS).
     
     
    EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
    EDUCATION:
    At least a Masters degree from a recognized university in one or more of the following areas: public health, child health, health sciences or a similar discipline.
     
     
    EXPERIENCE:
    At least 10 years in the management of public health, clinical practice, child health and/or related programs. Experience of IMCI or diarrhea management programs in Nigeria is essential.
    Demonstrated experience in program/project monitoring and reporting to/stewardship of donors. www.nigerianbestforum.com
    Demonstrated experience with improving coverage, utilization and health seeking behaviours as part of programs is preferred.

    Follow this link for details: http://www.micronutrient.org/CMFiles/2011-AFR-NIG-04-Diarrhea-MI%20Web.pdf  
     
    DEADLINE: 7th September 2011.

    Method of Application
    The full job descriptions, requirement and instructions as how to apply are available at  http://www.micronutrient.org/english
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