Save the Children invests in childhood - every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ou... read morers. Please give monthly and support our mission.
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.
Background Every year, about 6 million children die globally before they reach their fifth birthday, many during the first year of life (UNICEF, 2016). Half of these deaths are due to acute resp
Background
In 2009, an estimated 3 million babies died during the neonatal period (the first 28 days of life). Infections caused approximately 13% of these deaths. Three-quarters of neonatal deaths
Reports to: Administrative Assistant /State Team Lead Roles Purpose
To provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Office and also provide needed office support.
Key Areas
Project Background
At community levels, Save the Children has sound experience of working with community structures and building relationship between them and health facilities. Through the Stop Di
Reports to: Chief of Party, STEER Scope of Role/Detailed Description
The Communications and Knowledge Management Coordinator will have responsibility for communications and KM work related to the
Job Id: sav-01813 Responsibilities
Ensure quality of nutrition screening for children under-5 conducted by Community Nutrition Mobilizers in target Communities.
Provision of Outreach OTP Services
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Child Protection coordinator and with technical support from the CPIMS Officer and CP Advisor, the post-holder will ensure efficient and effective day to da
Reports to: Area Operations Manager with matrix reporting to the A&T Programme Manager Staff reporting to this post: Project Officers Budget Responsibilities: None Scope of Role
The Stat
Role Purpose
Reporting directly to the Area Manager[JM1] , the jobholder is responsible and accountable for the overall management and implementation of North East Nigeria Transition to Development
Role Purpose
The Job Holder will take responsibility for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of North East Nigeria Transition to Development (NENTAD) programme to improve children&rs
Kaduna Application Link
Lagos Application Link
Reports to: Alive and Thrive State Team Leader Role Purpose
The Project Officer who will be based in Kaduna will be responsible for the techn
Reports to: Head of Business Development Role Purpose
The Business Development Manager will work as part of the business development team, within the Program Development and Quality unit to assist
Job Description
The Database Manager (DM) is responsible for the organization, maintenance and updating of existing STEER databases and management information systems (MIS) at National, PEPFAR and
Role Purpose
This role provides professional technical, communications and administrative support to the Nutrition team
The Post holder will develop and maintain high quality mobile applications f
Job ID: sav-75293 Location: Abuja Role Purpose
Save the Children is seeking an Adolescent, Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Advisor will provide leadership in the development, implementation
Reports to: Programme Manager Alive and Thrive (direct), Head of MEAL (matrix) Role Purpose
This role provides professional technical and managerial support to the Alive and Thrive team on Monitor
Role Purpose
Supervising the receiving, warehousing and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies in Borno warehouse.
Ensure good stock management in the ECHO, DRF & SIDA Projects.
Introduction to Save the Children and Project Background
Save the Children has over 20 years’ experience of supporting the health sector in Nigeria, focusing mainly on the primary health care
