The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year aid 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 of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States. The programme is funded by the Norwegian 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 vacant position as identified below:
Position: Safety and Logistics Officers: States
- The Safety and Logistics Officers (SLOs) win be based in each of the Programme operating states: Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara. They will report directly to the State Team Managers and provide support in maintaining a safe and an effective logistics schedule at the State levels. The SLOs will amongst other responsibilities; maintain updates of ongoing and proposed programme activities in the States and communicate regularly with the CSL Manager. They will also provide weekly and monthly comprehensive safety and logistics reports to the State Team Managers and the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager.
Other key responsibilities include;
- Maintaining close relationships with professional safety operatives amongst other donor funding pogrammes’ and international agencies in the States;
- Coordinating general logistics in the states; including travel arrangements, hotel reservations, booking of venues for workshops, airport pick-ups, etc
- Coordinating drivers movements for intra- and inter-state travels and general maintenance of vehicles in line with the programme safety operations;
- Providing support in maintaining all facilities; including generators and other office equipments in the state offices;
- Serving as contact persons on safety and logistics at the state level;
Qualification:
- Candidate(s) must hold a degree in Management, Logistics, Public Administration or other related disciplines.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role is required for this position.
- A good knowledge of the Northern region with the ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is essential for this position. S/he must have good management, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience in a similar role is mandatory for this position.
Terms of Employment:
These appointments will be for a contract term of up to fifteen (15) months, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly 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 numbers and email address through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net. Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012.
Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
