Technical Officer – Maternal and Neonatal Health at Jhpiego, September 2026

Technical Officer – RMNH

Organisation: Jhpiego
Project: Pivotal (GATHER) Project
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Job Description

Jhpiego is seeking a qualified and experienced Technical Officer – Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNH) to provide technical and programmatic support for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health interventions under the Pivotal (GATHER) Project.

The successful candidate will support the design and implementation of service delivery strategies for Postnatal Care (PNC), with particular emphasis on care for small and sick newborns.

The role will ensure that project interventions are technically sound, evidence-based, and aligned with current national standards and scientific guidance.

Key Responsibilities

The Technical Officer – RMNH will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs), Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs), and implementing partners to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies that improve healthcare provider knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

• Providing technical support for the implementation of Maternal and Newborn Health strategies and interventions across the GATHER Project.

• Supporting the regional adaptation and application of GATHER technical approaches.

• Representing the GATHER Project in regional, district, health facility, and community-level meetings.

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• Contributing to project work planning and budgeting processes.

• Ensuring programme implementation is aligned with Jhpiego standards and national RMNH guidelines.

• Promoting integration of RMNH services across all levels of project implementation and reporting.

• Coordinating Maternal and Newborn Health-related training activities with regional and district health management teams.

• Supporting performance and quality-improvement initiatives at clinical sites.

• Building the capacity of regional, district, and health-facility supervisors and service providers through mentorship and assessments aligned with the Programme Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).

• Providing on-site technical assistance, mentorship, coaching, and supportive supervision to healthcare providers.

• Supporting service providers to improve the quality and consistency of maternal and newborn health services.

• Ensuring proper documentation of project activities, lessons learned, achievements, and success stories.

• Supporting effective monitoring and reporting of project implementation activities.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medicine, or a related field.

• At least five (5) years of experience in reproductive health and RMNH programming.

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• At least five (5) years of proven experience as a classroom and clinical trainer.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Strong teamwork skills.

• Flexibility, reliability, and self-motivation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Flexibility and dependability.

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• Self-motivation and a results-oriented approach.

Compensation and Benefits

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries together with a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit their application through the official Jhpiego careers portal.

The application should be uploaded as one combined document containing:

• Cover Letter.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.

• Professional References.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Jhpiego promotes equal opportunity and affirmative action for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

Recruitment Scam and Fraud Warning

Jhpiego has identified fraudulent recruitment activities involving false job offers.

Applicants should note the following:

• Jhpiego recruiters will never request payment at any stage of the recruitment process.

• All legitimate vacancies are advertised through Jhpiego’s official careers platform.

• Official Jhpiego email communications will come from a jhpiego.org email address.

• Suspicious recruitment communications can be reported to Info@jhpiego.org.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Jhpiego recruitment portal using the link below:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline

16 September 2026