Job Overview

This position is for a proposal the organization is working on. The RMNCAH+N Specialist will be responsible for providing technical leadership in strengthening the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) service delivery in Bauchi state, Nigeria.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify priority areas, develop strategies, and establish clear program goals and objectives.
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of program activities, adhering to established guidelines and standards.
• Monitor program performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provides expertise in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition.
• Provide advice on the integration of these services into established service delivery systems at different levels of care in the State.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders at the National and State level to apply lessons learned, innovations, and quality methods to ensure evidence-based practices are translated to improved implementation of quality-of-care interventions.
• Supports the integration and uptake of high-impact interventions along the MNH continuum of care.
• Assists in improving the quality of care for RMNCAH+N services across health facilities.
• Assess training needs and develop capacity-building plans for healthcare providers and community health workers on RMNCAH+N service delivery.
• Conduct trainings, workshops, and mentorship sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals.
• Support the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to strengthen the capacity of healthcare facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.
• About 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in RMNCAH+N.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven skills in the implementation of RMNCAH+N in Nigeria particularly in the project state.
• Working knowledge of scientific literature related to reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health.
• Sensitivity to context and environment surrounding RMNCAH+N programs and research.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English required; Fluency in any local language in the project state will be an advantage.