The Micronutrient Initiative, (MI) is an international NGO dedicated to ensuring that the world’s most vulnerable, especially women and children get the vitamins and minerals they need to survive and thrive. Our vision is of a world free of hidden hunger. We seek to develop, implement and monitor innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for hidden hunger, in partnership with others.
MI is now looking to recruit the below professional, for its Nigeria Office, located in Abuja.
Position: Senior Program Officer-Diarrhea Management (2011-AFR-NIG-04)
Gross Annual Salary: 5,116,253 to 6,921,990 NGN
In line with MI’s strategic objectives in Africa, and in collaboration with stakeholders, the candidate will contribute to both the reduction of child mortality and morbidity in Nigeria by supporting the Ministry of Health in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of effective and sustainable diarrhea treatment services incorporating the use of zinc and low osmolarity oral rehydration salts.
You have: a Master’s degree in public health, child health, health sciences or related. You have at least 10 years experience in managing public health, clinical practice, and child health programs or related. You must have experience in IMCI or diarrhea management in Nigeria. You must have experience in program/project monitoring and reporting; preferably, you have a track record working with program aiming at improving coverage, utilization and health seeking behaviours.
Deadline to Apply: on 7th September 2011 at midnight (Abuja’s time)
How to Apply:
The full job descriptions, job requirements and instructions as how to apply are available at http://www.micronutrient.org/english , under Careers and Tenders. Please quote the recruitment process number for which you are applying when submitting your application.
