Public Health Professionals

Save The Children UK works in more than 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help fulfil their potential. Save the Children UK is planning for expansion of our global programmes in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) including nutrition and prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. To deliver on our programmes we need high calibre Health Advisers and are seeking applications from public health professionals who are interested in potential opportunities (both short and long term) within our Africa and South Asia regions. Can you help us to deliver real change in children’s lives?

We want to hear from individuals who have substantial experience in designing, implementing and managing reproductive health programmes including adolescent reproductive health, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and maternal, newborn and child health, Ideally you will have recently worked in Africa or South Asia. Experience of working in RMNCH programmes in fragile states is an added advantage.

Applicants are asked to submit a 2 page CV, including details of two professional referees, together with a cover letter highlighting how your professional background and expertise meet the requirements for these roles, your notice period and current and expected salary details.

For further details of this opportunity and to apply please visit www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs post reference 6697

Closing date: 25th September 2011 – applications will be reviewed as received and prior to the closing date

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process and our expectation of staff behaviour reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse and exploitation