Our client is the NPHCDA, established in 1992 as a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health, to provide leadership that supports the promotion and implementation of high quality and sustainable Primary Health Care (PHC) services in Nigeria, In 2007, NPHCDA was merged with the National Programme on Immunisation (NPI), as part of the Federal Government’s drive to strengthen the Agency’s leadership and ensure the integrated delivery of PHC services.
As part of the ongoing effort to reposition the Agency in line with Health Agenda 2009, and the recent public service reforms, some senior-level vacancies have been created. We are looking for driven, innovative, competent and proven health sector leaders, managers and team players who have excelled in their field and wish to make a difference by improving health outcomes for our people and achieve the health-related MDGs.
We are calling for applications from suitably qualified internal and external candidates to fill the position below within the Agency as approved by its Governing Board;
Position: Director Disease Control and Immunisation - gl 17
Duties:
The successful candidate will lead the Department of Disease Control and Immunisation to support the national policy and drive the national immunisation and disease control program by working effectively with States and Local Governments. This would include the formulation, execution and review of the national immunisation policy and programmes in collaboration with technical and development partners, for the effective control of vaccine preventable diseases in line with the Agency’s mandate.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have excellent organisation and management skills and proven experience in the area of immunisation and prevention and control of epidemics within the context of PHC development, He/she should have post-graduate degree in a health-related discipline (at a minimum MFH or its equivalent). Fellowship/membership of relevant Postgraduate College will be an added advantage.
Method of application:
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NPHCDA is an equal opportunity employer and only suitably qualified candidates will be contacted NFHCDA retains the right to cancel the recruitment exercise without any obligations.
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