Sr. Program Specialist – New born and Child Health Job at Save The Children - 2015

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Sr. Program Specialist – New born and Child Health will provide national level technical support in all newborn and child health related technical areas.  S/he will provide technical support for Government of Ethiopia’s planning and implementation of newborn and child health activities at federal level.   S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Director for MCH Directorate and the guidance of the TWGs under the child health case team.  This position is based in Addis Ababa with frequent travel to districts for supervision and coordination.

 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

 

Technical Support:

 

·         Support/ assist the national child health case team in executing the annual plans of the ministry and come up with approaches to implement the plans

·         Develop/ revise national training materials, guidelines when necessary together with the child survival TWG

·         Provide state-of-the art technical support to MOH teams on newborn and child  health – including, essential newborn and postnatal care, management of preterm / LBW, neonatal resuscitation,prevention and management of newborn infections and other emerging intervention areas.

·         Develop training plan for RHBs and support in conducting the training

·         Closely work with and contribute on the National Child Survival technical working group and the subgroups (facility and community based working groups)

·         Create capacity within the FMOH and at all levels of the health system

·         Participate in supportive supervision and review meetings

 

Representation, networking and advocacy

 

·         Collaborate with other organizations and projects/programs working on maternal and newborn health issues to ensure synergy, sharing of technical resources, learning and mutual support

·         Participate in regular Child Survival and Newborn Health Technical Working Groups, Health Sector Review Meetings, Joint Supervisions and other national level MOH led activities relevant to newborn and child health.

·         Develop policy briefs and position papers related to the newborn and child health programme, ensuring the inclusion of technical input from the relevant technical and project managers

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         A minimum of master degree on public health or paediatrics and a degree in medical sciences

·         A minimum of 8 years’ experience in planning and implementation of child health programmes both community  & facility level (special experience on iCCM, IMNCI & CBNC) and extensive knowledge of child health issues and actors

·         Advanced understanding of newborn and child health

·         Strong understanding of the health sector development program, the health system and policy processes; strong understanding of significant players in child health field in Ethiopia.

·         Experience in developing donor relationships, working with/guiding national level technical working groups, working with government partners, with partner agencies, including local partners, and in consortia

·         Strong policy analysis and policy engagement experience. Proven representation, influencing and advocacy skills and experience.

·         Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated ability to write briefing papers (ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner) and targeted advocacy messages.

·         Good skill in communicating, organizing group discussion, and presentation

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate staff; including influencing, negotiation and coaching skills.

·         An understanding of child rights programming.

·         Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

·         Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets

·         Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload

·         Excellent spoken and written English

·         Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and database)

Job Title

Sr. Program Specialist – New born and Child Health

Code

0735

Place of Work

Addis Ababa

Programme/Unit

Health

Monthly Salary in ETB

As per the Scale

No. of Positions

1

Length of Contract

One year with the possibility of extension

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through ethiojobs.net before June 23, 2015.

a.     A CV (not more than 3 pages)

b.     A cover letter (not more than one page)

c.     A one page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this

Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE CODE OF THE VACANCY ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. For hard copy applicants you can forward your application through Save the Children; P.O. Box 387; Addis Ababa; Ethiopia ensuring that the job title is clearly stated in the cover letter. All applications should be received within 10 days of this advertisement.

 

In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

 

 “We need to keep children safe and as such, our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will, therefore, be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.”

 

Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.

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