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Programme Coordinator (MMDP)

Employer
Sightsavers
Location
Nigeria (NG)
Salary
Local Terms & Conditions apply
Closing date
1 Sep 2019

Job Details

Title: Programme Coordinator (MMDP)

Location: Nigeria

Salary: Local Terms & Conditions apply

Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract

The Programme Coordinator Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention (MMDP) is responsible for programmatic management and implementation/delivery of the MMDP targets under the DFID funded ASCEND project Nigeria (2019-2021). Responsibilities will also include delivery of programme targets – number of hydrocele surgeries, lymphodema management, training of health staff and health system strengthening towards elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Nigeria

As the Programme Coordinator (MMDP) you will participate in the strategic planning processes to successfully drive the direction and delivery for MMDP and ensure the objectives under ASCEND are met and contribute to the national policies and elimination goals in Nigeria. You will collaborate with partners and the Federal Ministry of Health to develop strategies to address the large number of hydrocele and lymphodema cases as part of efforts towards elimination of NTDs. You will also develop relationships with other NGO’s in the ASCEND programme to support funding and delivery of MMDP services.

Further duties of the Programme Coordinator (MMDP) include the effective management, coordination and technical advice necessary to support delivery of MMDP under ASCEND. You will develop and evaluate new approaches and tools for sustainable programme implementation/delivery, assist country research teams to identify operational research opportunities, represent Sightsavers at appropriate national fora, and work in close collaboration with key Sightsavers colleagues and project partners to ensure that projects conduct research and publish findings in international peer review publication.

As the successful candidate you will have a post graduate degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Medical/Biological Sciences or related disciplines, have extensive experience of programme/ project management, ideally within an NGO environment, and have a background in strategic programme development. You will also possess technical knowledge on Lymphatic Filariasis and any other Preventive Chemotherapy NTDs in Nigeria, have experience of community-based health interventions, understand the health system in Nigeria, have working knowledge of advocacy, monitoring, evaluation, and of logistics and supply chain management.

A good standard of English language skills is required for this role.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details.

Closing date: 1st September 2019

Interview dates: Week commencing 9th September 2019

Company

Sightsavers Head Office

35 Perrymount Road,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH16 3BW

Postal Address

Bumpers Way,
Bumpers Farm,
Chippenham SN14 6NG

Sightsavers is an international charity that works in more than 30 countries around the world to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently. Sightsavers is headquartered in the UK and has over 400 employees. It also has branches in Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Italy, India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Sightsavers works with partners in order to provide a comprehensive range of eye care services. In 2013, Sightsavers' projects provided eye health examinations for nearly 14 million people, performed 300,000 eye operations, and treated over 100 million people for neglected tropical diseases.

People are also referred for treatment to prevent blindness or restore sight. Through community volunteers in developing countries, Sightsavers distributes medication to prevent blinding diseases. The charity also trains eye care workers and surgeons and funds operations.

Of the 30 countries Sightsavers works in, 23 are in Africa. These include Mozambique, Mali, Liberia and Kenya. Sightsavers is also present in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean.

In addition to its medical work, Sightsavers works with partners in order to train specialist teaching staff and supply glasses, Braille kits and other learning tools. The charity aims to educate communities and reduce stigma around visual impairment and blindness. Through its work, people with visual impairments and other disabilities are supported to live independently, get an education and earn an income.

Sightsavers is also a campaigning organisation, working with national governments to tackle the root causes of avoidable blindness, such as lack of access to clean water and sanitation facilities. The charity’s ‘Put us in the Picture campaign calls on the international community to make global development inclusive of the world’s 800m people with disabilities. The campaign’s vision is for all people to have equal access to employment, education, healthcare and participation in society.

Backing up Sightsavers’ work around the world is a strong research capability. Research and policy work revolves around three priorities – health, education and social inclusion. Gathering and disseminating sound research evidence helps to ensure the charity’s programmes meet the needs of the people they are designed to serve. Research evidence is also a strong tool when advocating for policy changes with governments.

Sightsavers has many partners that assist with its aim of eliminating avoidable blindness and may also provide funding. Partners include the UK government’s Department for International Development, the European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Read our latest article on Third Sector: Sightsavers: Work for an award-winning charity tackling blindness worldwide

Company info
Website
Telephone
01444 446600
Location
35 Perrymount Road,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex
RH16 3BW
GB

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