Technical Resource Facility (TRF+)

Technical Resource Facility (TRF+) Supporting the drive towards better health

JOB OPPORTUINITY IN DEVELOPMENT RMNCH & Nutrition Specialist Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

TRF+ is a technical assistance project in health, funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), UK and managed by Mott MacDonald Limited, UK. The aim of the project is to provide technical support to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Government of the Punjab in implementing health reform initiatives for improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health and Nutrition, managed by the provincial health departments. The project is a part of DFID’s Provincial Health and Nutrition Programme (PHNP), under which financial aid is also provided to the provincial governments to support the reforms. TRF+ project will end in March 2019.

TRF+ requires the services of RMNCH & Nutrition Specialist, based in Peshawar:

Job requirement: The position requires working closely with the Department of Health and district governments in KP. The specialist will provide technical guidance for system’s strengthening and capacity development in the field. She/he will work closely with related donor initiatives and TRF+ technical team, and represent TRF+ in deliberations with government.

Qualification & experience: Post graduate degree in Public Health or related social sciences with speciality in RMNCH and Nutrition. Ten years’ experience in relevant health programmes preferred. Substantial knowledge and experience of working with the government systems and procedures is required. Knowledge of provincial health and nutrition reform initiatives and working of the outreach health and nutrition programmes is also a requirement. Experience of coordinating with the development partners and national and international NGOs is preferred.

The position requires frequent travel to the districts in KP.

How to apply: Candidates applying are strongly advised to consult detailed terms of reference for the position posted at www.trfpakistan.org. Application for the position should be sent to [email protected] explaining how applicant’s qualifications and experience match with the terms of reference for the position, attaching detailed CV with names and contacts of two referees.

Last date of applications: 30th September 2017