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- Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition (2011-AFR-NIG-03)
Gross annual salary: 5,116,253 to 6,921,990 NGN
In line with MI’s strategic objectives in Africa, and, in partnership with key stakeholders in Nigeria, the candidate will arrange and provide appropriate technical and other assistance to the Government of Nigeria and/or other stakeholders to enable them to provide, on a sustainable basis, antenatal care and newborn care services to all pregnant mothers, particularly those at most risk, within which appropriate micronutrient interventions are fully integrated and achieve sustained high coverage and utilization.
You have: a Master’s degree in nutrition, food sciences, health sciences or public health and, preferably, training in epidemiology and research methodologies; at least 10 years’ experience in public health, nutrition or a related field; experience of reproductive health programs in Africa in program/project supervision; implementation, monitoring and evaluation; experience in micronutrient programs is desirable.
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.
