This vacancy is open to applicants of Either SEX applications from Women are encourage
POST TITLE: NPO-FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAMME
GRADE: NOC
DUTY STATION ABUJA. NIGERIA
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: WHO REPRESENTATIVES OFFICE. NIGERIA
DURATION: TWO (2) YEARS FIXED-TERM POST NO. 134190
OBJECTIVE
Serves as WHO fecal point for Maternal and Child Health/Family Health Programme activities in the country to liaise with and provide support to all relevant government departments and institutions In collaboration with all agencies actively involved, assists the Ministry of Health to plan an effective MCH/FP programme advocating the integrated approach, within the PHC development process.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the who Representative the incumbent will perform the following duties
- Review and analyze national .maternal and newborn health policies. strategies, programmes and related legislation
- Coordinate maternal and newborn health care activities
- Assist and advise the national maternal and newborn health including family planning task force in the development of strategies for maternal and newborn health including family planning.
- Provide technical assistance in the development of operational plans and tools for MNH and facilitate the dissemination of maternal and newborn health including family planning strategies plans and relevant tools.
- Provide technical assistance for the implementation of maternal and newborn health including family planning interventions.
- Establish and coordinate effective partnership with key stakeholder and donor agencies involved in maternal and newborn health including family planning.
- Assist in promotion and implementation of operation research for maternal and newborn health including family planning.
- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of maternal and newborn health including family planning programmes.
- Perform any other duties as required for the success of the programme.
Qualification & Experience
Excellent knowledge in MCH/FP propgramme Management.
Proven competency in modern training skills and/or epidemiological research.
Medical degree Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Obstetrics & Gynecology or Peadiatric.
Seven to ten years of practical experience in planning implementation monitoring and supervising MCH/FP activities at national level.
Proven competency in documentation of event and evaluation of programme.
Excellent knowledge of the official language of the WR office and fluency in the working language of the country.
Additional Desirable Qualification
- Ability to work in a Multi-dispensary team.
- Experience in working with bilateral or multilateral Organization in country
- Good knowledge and ability to use computer software for word processing spreadsheet and other basic analyses.
- Knowledge of other who official languages (French Portuguese) will be regarded as an asset.
Only candidate under serious consideration will be contacted for interview and test
Application should be marked NPO/FHP and addressed to:
UN House Plot 617/618 Central Area district
P .M.B. 2851 Garki FCT Abuja
Deadline for received application is on or before 10th July 2009.
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