The Maternal and Neo-natal Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 4 year aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in Northern Nigeria. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates of maternal and newborn child mortality and morbidity in some Northern Nigerian States. The programme is funded by the Norwegian government through a partnership with DFID. It is operated by a consortium of three institutions, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.
The MNCH Initiative aims to facilitate health reform agenda in support of the revitalization of the Primary Health Care services (PHCs) at the state level in each of the programme operating State. This initiative operates alongside the PRRINN programme to add values to strengthening immunization with a special focus on improving MNCH outcomes. The joint programme operates with stakeholders in the health sector as civil societies to provide quantifiable improvements to the primary health care systems in Northern Nigeria
PRRINN/MNCH is managed by a team of internationally recruited professionals. Its programme activities are carried out in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with coordination from the programmer’s head office in Kano. The programme has commenced operations but seeks to recruit additional professionals to assist in the technical and administrative functions in the head office:
Position: Logistic Assistant::
Location: Kano
Duties
The Logistic assistant will provide support to the Logistician in planning, organizing venues for workshops, seminars and conferences for the programme, S/he will assist in ensuring prompt hotel bookings and reservations for visiting Consultants and partners. The Logistic assistant will maintain an effective register of service providers, such as; car hire services,, hotels, embassies, etc, S/he will oversee the maintenance and effective utilization of programme vehicles and all office assets, S/he will provide support in planning the daily and weekly itinerary for programme drivers including overseeing driver’s log-books.
Qualification:
- Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline of the rts, humanities or the social sciences, S/he must have a minimum of two (2) years postgraduate experience in a similar role and/or office administrative.
- S/he must have & good knowledge and use of Microsoft office fools particularly Ms Word and Excel, The ideal candidate must have excellent writing, oral communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage.
Terms of Employment:
The appointment is a contract term of three (3) years, with six (8) months probationary period. The PRRINN/MNCH Programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should send applications and electronic copies of their updated CVs including contact telephone numbers and email addresses as an attachment in a Microsoft word document to: prrinn@gridconsulting.net. The subject line of your e-mail MUST contain the title of the position applied for. Applications not sent in this format will NOT be processed, All applications must be received on or before 15th December, 2009. Interviews will commence soon after with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately.
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