Field Technical Consultant - Cross River Job at Society for Family Health Nigeria

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Job Title: Field Technical Consultant  

Location: Cross River, Nigeria

Employer: Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health.

SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID), the Global Fund to fight HIV, Tuberculosis & Malaria and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation.

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 supporting the Cross River state government in upgrading selected Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs), training of health providers including Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) to reduce maternal mortality, and completion of state cold store facility.

•   The successful candidate will also support the state technical team in the development of the State project work plan, including providing professional expertise in cold chain strengthening, maternal and child health programming and health care worker training.

•   S/He will report on project progress to all stakeholders and ensure project milestones are met in a timely manner.

•   S/He will also be responsible for driving project management and will 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 or a related field.

• 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 experience public healthcare workers – Cold chain systems set up and management. – Maternal and child health care programming, including obstetric care.

• Must have capacity building skills and experience in train lower cadre healthcare providers.

• Must be resident in Cross River state throughout the life of the project.

Compensation & Benefits: The compensation package for the position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Method of Application:

A one page application/cover letter, addressed to the Deputy Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent no later than Friday the 9th of August, 2013.

We kindly request that only candidates with the minimum requirements need apply. While we respect your application, due to the large number of applications received by SFH Nigeria, please note that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.

*SFH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

SFH DOES NOT USE THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS OR CHARGE FOR EMPLOYMENT.

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