Field Technical Consultant at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile:

This is a one year (from inception date) fixed term consultancy position. Reporting to the Territorial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving routine immunisation, by facilitating improvements to the local government area (LGA) cold chain systems, as well as capacity building for health care providers in basic obstetric care. S/He will support the state technical team in the development of State project work plan, and will provide professional expertise in cold chain management and storage of vaccines. S/He will report on project progress to all stakeholders and ensure project milestones are met in a timely manner. S/He will drive project management and facilitate effective implementation in close partnership with state technical experts and implementing agencies.
    
Qualifications/Experience:
The desired candidate:

• Must have a minimum of a Masters degree in the field(s) of Health Sciences/Public Health, Community Health Medicine, Public Administration, and/or Engineering
• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated post-graduate experience in public health, health management and/or primary health care programme implementation
• Must have demonstrated experience in providing technical support and capacity building in at least 2 or more of the following areas:

    - Immunisation services strengthening.
    - Capacity building to healthcare workers in the public sector.
    - Cold chain systems set up and management.
    - Maternal and child health care programming, including obstetric care.
    - Must be resident in Kogi state throughout the duration of the project.