Job Title: National MNCH Policy Advisor
Employer: Tship Nigeria
Sector: Non-Government Organisation (NGO)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Type: Full time
Job opening ID: 88
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide overall leadership and strategic and technical direction for the Programme's policy activities in collaboration with the SMOH;
• Work with SMOH and key stakeholders to identify and select priority maternal health policy areas for research, pilot testing and policy development;
• Develop plans, concept papers, and proposals for policy initiatives;
• Work with SMOH and key stakeholders to provide technical leadership and coordination of policy initiatives, including advocacy activities and development of such documents as laws, ordinances, decrees, and circulars;
• Plan and conduct advocacy workshops and consensus meetings for constituencies involved in or affected by the policy process;
• Work with state ministries of health, LGAs, and other partners to prepare for and implement new health policies; and
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post-graduate degree in public health or related field;
• Eight to ten years' experience working on MNCH health policy and programs, preferably in Nigeria;
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully with counterparts, government organizations, and related stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player, to lead teams, and to organize multiple activities simultaneously;
• Demonstrated ability to work with communities, ward development committees, LGA leadership, and SMOH technical staff;
• Demonstrated understanding of public health issues and challenges in resource poor settings in northern Nigeria;
• Computer skills that include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access;
• Ability to produce accurate data and reports;
• Excellent communication skills in local languages; ability to give clear instructions; good English writing skills; and
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in the field under, at times, suboptimal conditions.
Work experience: 8 years
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