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Save the Children is working to strengthen health systems and support maternal and child health in four northern states. Much work needs to be done for Nigeria to deliver its promises on Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 (which aim to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health) before 2015.
Facts About Nigeria
More than 173 Million people live there
The average girl stays in school only until she's 9
123 out of 1000 children die before their 5th birthday
A parent earns an average of just $4 a day
Our Work
Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001. We're helping to improve health systems in northern Nigeria to delivery maternal, newborn, and child health services, including the revival of routine immunization.
Qualification
The identified consultant should have:
Advanced University Degree in Public Health or Social Science
Experience in health budget processes and public financing
Understanding of Nig
In order to increase the access to and impact of Nutrition services in WINNN targeted states, WINNN aims to increase the beneficiaries use of their own voice (citizens ability to demand the services t
The overall aim of the position is to provide technical leadership for the implementation of the newborn health component of the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP). Qualifications: S/he should
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Program Ope
ROLE PURPOSE:The Logistics Officer is responsible for managing logistics staff, vehicle fleet, assets, communications, procurement, security and properties to ensure effective, transparent and account
ROLE PURPOSE:The overall aim of the position is to provide technical leadership for the implementation of the newborn health component of the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP). The position w
The driver is responsible for the safe driving of Save the Children Intemational vehicle. staff and Assets. The Driver will ensure cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Drive
This position will be responsible for implementing andlorcoordinating all financial support functions to the state office. Qualifications: Candidate should have a degree B.Sc/HND or equivalent in Fina
The Child health adviser in Lagos will take the lead in ensuring the smooth implementation olthe Stop Diarrhoea Project in 3 LGAs of Lagos State. He/she will provide technical input In project design,
30% of his/her time to provide strategic leadership and support to the Logistics department to ensure that the logistics function of our operational platform across the country is strengthened and abl
Responsibilties
This position will be responsible for implementing and/or coordinating all financial support functions to the state office.
Qualifications:
Candidate should have a degree B.S
Responsibilties
The Head of New Business Development is a key position to support successful pursuit of new funding for the country program.
His/her actions and decisions in managing multi-divisio
The role
The post holder leads on responding to and managing the growing needs within the Nigeria programme for effective core logistics capacity to support ongoing development programmes and emergen
To coordinate and support the implementation of WASH component of project including Construction/rehabilitations follow up of community hygiene groups and collaboration with WASH stakeholders at state
The overall objective of this position is to mitigate the risks posed to the programmes, personnel and assets in SC in Nigeria through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security ma
The Safety and Welfare Officer will work closely with the National Safety & Security Manager and Gombe Field Manager to carry out safety and security assessments, make recommendations and provide
The IT Support Manager will lead and manage the IT and communications functions and responsibilities. The IT Support Manager will establish develop and maintain effective and secure IT and communicati
To provide IT support to the program including hardware support help desk and network infrastructure support. The IT Support Assistant contributes to ensuring that Save the Children's commitment to im
