Vacancies: Programme Officer, Knowledge Management Officer
The maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year old programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States. The programme is funded by the Norweglan government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID). It is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.
The joint programme collaborates with stakeholders in the health sector as well as civil societies to provide quantifiable improvements to the PHC 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 programme head office in Kano. The programme has been in operation, but seeks to recruit qualified professionals to fill the positions below:
Position: Programme Officer- State Level
This position will be based in one of the program operating states and will report directly to the State Team Manager (STM). She/he will provide technical support in either the demand of supply sides of programme activities at the state levels. Some of which include; planning, coordination, mobilization and advocacy at the State and Local Government levels. The Programme Officer will work in close collaboration with other stakeholders in the ministries, health professionals, civil societies and other funding partners to jointly facilitate the planning and implementation of all technical activities aimed at reforming maternal, neonatal and child health and routine immunization services in the state.
Qualification
- Candidate(s) must hold a degree in any one of Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Development, Health Sciences or other related disciplines with a minimum of five (5) years working experience .
- s/he must have a good understanding of operations of health care delivery services; particularly with PHCs in Northern Nigeria.
- s/he must be an excellent communicator with excellent hands-on knowledge and use of computer Microsoft packages, strong inter-personal and organizational skills. Previous related work experience in a similar funding environment will be an added advantage.
Position: Knowledge Management Officer: Kano Office
The Knowledge Management Officer (KMO) is the digital librarian for the programme and reports directly to the National Programme Manager. S/he will be responsible for collating, organizing, and the flow of programme documents and reports for easy access of information for staff and programme manager in compiling report and programme materials manually and electronically for updates on the programme website and record management. The KMO will provide periodic reports to the programme management on record management matters as well as establish programme documents status in relation to possession and location; for optimum use of information within the programme.
Qualification:
- Candidate(s) must hold a degree in any one of Library and Archival Science, Computer science or any related discipline with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- She/he must have proven experience of data input in an accurate and speedy manner.
- She/he must clearly display the ability to perform a high degree of logical reasoning, organize work load effectively and maintain confidentiality of programme documents, data and reports.
- The ideal candidate must be attentive to details, highly organized, flexible and self-motivated with excellent communication skills in written and oral communication. Previous hands on experience in website and knowledge management ad in a similar working environment will be an added advantage.
Terms of Employment
The appointment will be for a contract term of up to 2 years, with an initial 6 months probationary period
The programme offers extremely competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CVs to include contact mobile number and email address through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net. Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday 31st May, 2011. Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
