Save the Children Health and Nutrition Technical Specialist Jobs in Rwanda

Save the Children Health and Nutrition Technical Specialist Jobs in Rwanda


About the Role:

  • The Health and Nutrition Technical Specialist takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction and coordination of Save the Children's work on health and nutrition in the
  • Rwanda Country Office including ensuring programming attracts significant donor funding and contributes to Save the Children's strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

  • As a senior member of the programme development and quality (PDQ) team, the H&N TS is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in Health and Nutrition both in emergency as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children.

  • The H&N TS is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved.

  • They are also responsible for initiating and taking technical leadership in H&N focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovation and good practices; leading on policy research and advocacy on H&N through networking and collaboration with relevant civil society organisations and other institutions, and; playing a leading role in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations for the sector.

    Qualifications and experience

    li> international health or equivalent and relevant field.

  • Significant professional experience, at least 8 years,
    of developing and managing high quality, innovative and cost-effective technical H&N projects preferably in the Rwandan context and with International NGOs

  • Demonstrated experience working in emergency/humanitarian settings.

  • Demonstrated experience working with and providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health at national and subnational levels with an intimate understanding of the Rwanda Health System.

  • Experience working within the Rwanda Health System will be an added advantage.

  • Knowledge of current global, regional and country level health discourses on newborn and child health, nutrition, adolescent health, mHealth and emergency health.

  • Fluency in written and spoken English and substantial experience in preparing projects proposals and donor reports.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and commitment to capacity building of staff with proven skills as a trainer/facilitator and mentor.

  • Demonstrated skills in resource and staff management and capacity development
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

  • Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets

    li> Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies

  • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Health and Nutrition Technical Specialist Jobs in Rwanda

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