MNCH Advisor at Project HOPE Nigeria

Job Title: MNCH Advisor

Job ID: req1235
Location: Nigeria

 About Project HOPE :

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide. 

 Qualification for the Vacancy

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics or a health-related field is required
• Senior leader with 10+ year of relevant experience, with capacity development of government offices preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the social welfare context and health system in Nigeria, and preferably in the Lagos State.
• Successful experience in implementing RMNCH projects and familiarity with USAID programs preferred; 
• Demonstrated results with capacity building/training and implementing training programs and workshops in Monitoring, Evaluation and Research; familiarity with DHIS is an advantage
• Familiarity with the Nigerian Health system including government planning and budgeting processes at Federal and state levels
• Strong skills in negotiating with and engaging Ministry of Health officials at all levels of the health system.
• Experienced in the development of SOPs, job aids and guidelines 
• Demonstrated computer skills in Epi Info, SPSS, GIS and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and advanced skills in the use of analytical tools
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of RMNCH Indicators
• Contribute to the use of information management tools such as dashboards to support decision makers at the local government and state levels to make better use of data. 
• Experience working with private sector actors involved in health services delivery
• Fluency in English

 How to Apply for the Vacancy

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

 Application Deadline

Not Specified.