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Senior Health Specialist- MNCH/FP

Save the Children, Islamabad
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More Jobs From: Social & Development Sector Jobs
Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area: Field Operations
Total Position: 1
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Location: Peshawar, Pakistan
Gender: Doesn't Matter
Minimum Education: MBBS/D Pharm/BDS
Degree Title: an advanced university degree from an accredited university in public health or a similar health or medical field is required
Career Level: Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)
Required Experience: 5 Years - 7 Years (at least 5-7 years specialist work in the area of maternal, newborn, child health and/or family planning in an international development setting on similar international donor funded programs, is required. Experience in a similar role on a USAID-funded program is desirable)
Apply By: Jul 27, 2012
Job Posting Date: Jul 24, 2012
   
   
Job Description:
(1) An advanced university degree from an accredited university in public health or a similar health or medical field is required;
(2) At least 5-7 years specialist work in the area of maternal, newborn, child health and/or family planning in an international development setting on similar international donor funded programs, is required. Experience in a similar role on a USAID- funded program is desirable,
(3) Proven knowledge of health systems strengthening;
(4) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, government officials,and public, private and civil society sector partners;;
(5) Fluent oral and strong analytical,written English communications skills is required;
(6) Fluent oral and strong analytical written Pashto or Urdu required;
(7) Excellent presentation and facilitation skills required,particularly in translating health data and health programming achievements to non-health experts;
(8) Demonstrated experience using social marketing and media campaigns to improve women’s health and change family planning behavior;
(9) Strong computer skills, including ease and skill in using word, excel spreadsheets, email, the internet, and windows applications;
(10) Proven track record training staff is highly desirable; and
(11) Familiarity with issues related to demographic and health matters in Pakistan.