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Maternal Newborn and Child Health Technical Director Jobs Vacancy in Kenya
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Job Title: Maternal Newborn and Child Health Technical Director
Closing date: 03 Sep 2012
World Vision
Use your experience working in maternal newborn and child health care and reproductive health programming in least developed countries to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Maternal Newborn and Child Health Technical Director will provide senior technical leadership in global Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) programming, as part of the MCH & Nutrition unit of the Global Health and WASH team, working with regional and country MCH and Nutrition teams. You will provide technical leadership for strategy, capacity building and global representation in MNCH, one of the critical areas of focus of the global health strategy. Reporting to the MCH and Nutrition Director, you will have responsibility to lead development of standards in MNCH, and integrate MNCH effectively with other key sectors and sub-sectors e.g., Nutrition, livelihoods/Food security, Infectious Diseases, HIV&AIDS in order to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity in communities where WV is operational.
With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and global organisation, you will have a desire, motivated to help others and model ethics in line with the values and ethos of the organisation.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Provide technical leadership in MNCH programming to the WV Partnership
• Actively participate in field assessment/design missions, programme reviews/evaluations and capacity-building and training initiatives to ensure high level quality of programme implementation.
• Provide evidence-based advice and recommendations on MNCH policies, procedures, guidelines, tools and standards.
• Lead and coordinate the development, dissemination and promotion of Partnership strategies, standards and tools relevant to WV MNCH programmes.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Advanced degree in public health (MPH) or related field with degree in health care (MD, RN, Nurse/MW).
• At least 10 years of experience working in maternal newborn and child health care and reproductive health programming in least developed countries, of which a minimum of 5 years must be field-based experiences.
• Significant experience with planning, monitoring and evaluation tools and standards used by international humanitarian agencies.
• Significant international travel is required; approximately 30%.
Could you fulfill this vital, challenging and rewarding role and be part of this life-enriching experience?
How to apply:
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: 03 Sep 2012
World Vision
Use your experience working in maternal newborn and child health care and reproductive health programming in least developed countries to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Maternal Newborn and Child Health Technical Director will provide senior technical leadership in global Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) programming, as part of the MCH & Nutrition unit of the Global Health and WASH team, working with regional and country MCH and Nutrition teams. You will provide technical leadership for strategy, capacity building and global representation in MNCH, one of the critical areas of focus of the global health strategy. Reporting to the MCH and Nutrition Director, you will have responsibility to lead development of standards in MNCH, and integrate MNCH effectively with other key sectors and sub-sectors e.g., Nutrition, livelihoods/Food security, Infectious Diseases, HIV&AIDS in order to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity in communities where WV is operational.
With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and global organisation, you will have a desire, motivated to help others and model ethics in line with the values and ethos of the organisation.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Provide technical leadership in MNCH programming to the WV Partnership
• Actively participate in field assessment/design missions, programme reviews/evaluations and capacity-building and training initiatives to ensure high level quality of programme implementation.
• Provide evidence-based advice and recommendations on MNCH policies, procedures, guidelines, tools and standards.
• Lead and coordinate the development, dissemination and promotion of Partnership strategies, standards and tools relevant to WV MNCH programmes.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Advanced degree in public health (MPH) or related field with degree in health care (MD, RN, Nurse/MW).
• At least 10 years of experience working in maternal newborn and child health care and reproductive health programming in least developed countries, of which a minimum of 5 years must be field-based experiences.
• Significant experience with planning, monitoring and evaluation tools and standards used by international humanitarian agencies.
• Significant international travel is required; approximately 30%.
Could you fulfill this vital, challenging and rewarding role and be part of this life-enriching experience?
How to apply:
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
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