State Programme Coordinator, Community Health and HIV at Christian Aid

About the role

To be responsible for supporting and managing Christian Aid partnerships and programmes as well as the effective disbursement of funds to Christian Aid partners working on the programme including recommending grants to partners.  Role will contribute to the development and implementation of the integrated Community case management (ICCM) approach to child and maternal health and overall Christian Aid strategy for Community Health.  The role will engage with and promote communications and fundraising within the organization, including institutional donors. The role is based in Benue with frequent travels and is responsible for strengthening capacity of implementing partners to respond to and support Christian Aid’s project outcomes.

About you

The post holder must have a degree preferably in Medicine, Pharmacy or any related field. S/he must have at least 3 years’ experience of working with indigenous partners and strengthening health system (particularly medical commodities logistics management system). You must have extensive understanding of the national response to health care delivery and broader health policies with particular experience in integrated community case management of childhood illnesses and maternal health interventions. You must also have experience in managing donor-funded projects, be familiar with ICCM costing and financing tools and techniques, demonstrate knowledge and competency in gender-sensitive and inclusive programming and have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent Christian Aid at the national, state and local levels.

Salary (Full Time):

₦6,717,870

Type of Contract:

Fixed Term

Contracted Hours:

35

Length of Contract:

3 Years

Location:

Benue State, Nigeria

Closing Date:

19 August 2016