Contract type: Fixed term January 2017 – December 2018Salary: Commensurate with experienceWe are seeking an Accountability Coordinator to be based in Zamfara State, Nigeria to contribute and work within the dynamic Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme (MNCH2).Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced new member of the team based in Zamfara to work as an Accountability Coordinator. We are looking for someone who is committed to achieving effective and efficient delivery of essential health care for pregnant women, new-borns and children in Nigeria.You will be responsible, under the guidance of the Accountability and Advocacy Advisor and the Zamfara State Team Leader (STL), for ensuring that:
Accountability mechanisms are strengthened, ensuring government and service providers deliver quality MNCH services through active public and broader stakeholder engagement
The Facility Health Committee (FHC) model is promoted and strengthened
A large number of consultants are coordinating and performing to the highest standard
The work produced in your work stream is quality assured to the highest standard ensuring that it can be used at State level to achieve real change
Person specification:
Master’s degree in public health or a relevant field
Demonstrated coordination experience in international health programmes
Experience providing expertise in the area of accountability and/or advocacy programmes in Nigeria, with a particular focus on strengthening communities
Experience in mentoring and training for different cadres of staff and partners
Experience of managing and coordinating a large number of consultants
Excellent written and spoken English and Hausa
Benefits:
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Health insurance
20 days leave (excluding public holidays)
To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Siel Devos opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role in the subject headerOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 16 January 2017Other information: Options is an equal opportunities employerCandidates are required to have the right to work in Nigeria.
Apply via :
opportunities@options.co.uk
