Program Officer / Senior Program Officer at the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Initiative - 2 Positions

Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) is the largest component of 3MDG’s activities, covering maternal and newborn health, child health, immunization, nutrition, and health promotion.

The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) has a new project and is inviting candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer / Senior Program Officer

Location: Abuja
Slot: 2 (1 National; 1 NorthWest)

Job Details

• S/he will provide operational leadership of the MNCH project, making sure that all activities are implemented through sub-grantee NGOs.
• This functionary will work with sub-grantees to ensure that SMART work-plans are designed and implemented.
• Key activities of this post include holding performance review meetings with NGOs, attending and monitoring sub-grantee activities, and providing feedback to EDs of NGO sub-grantees.

Requirements

• S/he must be a development practitioners with 4+ years experience developing and supporting Nigerian civil society organizations in public health.
• The ideal candidate must have post-graduate qualifications in Public Health, Health Economics or Development Studies and must have strong program management skills and report writing competences.

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's with contact details of three referees, one of whom must be a current employer, a one page application letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the post to: [email protected]

Note

• Candidates should insert full name and post applied for in the subject of the email.
• Do not attach copies of certificates to the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• Qualified women are specially encouraged to apply