Technical Advisor (Abuja)

Abt Associates, a global leader in technical assistance, program implementation, and research, seeks qualified candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) project in Nigeria. Working closely with state level governments in the Northeast, Northwest, and South, the project will focus on service delivery in family planning, malaria, immunization, nutrition, and maternal and newborn health. The project will work across the country and tailor itself to individual state and Local Government Area (LGA) levels. The position is contingent upon project award and funding, anticipated in summer of 2016.

We seek candidates for the vacant position below across the Northwest, Northeast, and South:

Job Title: Technical Advisor
Location: Abuja
Job Description

• Provide direction, leadership, and on-going assessment of the discrete project technical components with a focus on service delivery.
• Direct implementation of discrete technical activities at the state level and ensure the achievement of expected outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field and technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Maternal Health
  • Child Health
  • Neonatal Health
  • Family Planning
  • Private Sector Engagement
  • Nutrition
  • Social Behavior Change Communication
  • Quality Improvement
• Candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, prior donor-funded experience related to health, and an outstanding professional
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