MNCH Coordinator

Jhpiego

  • Addis Ababa
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Overview:The MNCH Coordinator will be responsible for the technical coordination and oversight of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health interventions across the RISE Ethiopia project, ensuring integrated and high-quality service delivery. This role will also be responsible for the technical guidance and supervision of Regional MNCH Advisors and MNCH Officers based in the various woredas where the project is implemented. The coordinator will work in close tandem with the Nutrition Advisor to ensure seamless and integrated MNCH-Nutrition activity implementation. Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate the implementation of high-impact MNCH interventions across all stages of the continuum of care, from preconception through early childhood.
  • Provide technical oversight and direct supervision to Regional MNCH Advisors, and technical guidance to MNCH Officers based in the woredas, ensuring consistent implementation of project strategies.
  • Work in close collaboration with the Nutrition Advisor to ensure integrated planning, implementation, and monitoring of all MNCH-Nutrition activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and support for activities related to ANC, skilled delivery, emergency obstetric and newborn care, PNC, and integrated child illness management (IMNCI/iCCM).
  • Ensure the promotion of respectful maternity care and family-centered developmental care.
  • Provide and facilitate on-the-job training, simulation, and mentorship for HCPs on MNCH protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support the strengthening of referral linkages and feedback loops between community, primary, and referral health facilities.
  • Collaborate with MEL and data teams to ensure effective use of MNCH data for program monitoring, review, and adaptation.
Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree (MPH, MD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, and coordinating MNCH programs, preferably in Ethiopia or similar low-resource settings.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance and on-the-job training to healthcare providers on MNCH-related topics.
  • Proven experience in supervising or managing technical staff, particularly in a decentralized program structure.
  • Experience working with government health structures, health facilities, and local partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Deep technical knowledge of evidence-based MNCH interventions across the continuum of care (including antenatal care, skilled delivery, postnatal care, emergency obstetric and newborn care, child health, and integrated child illness management).
  • Proficiency in developing and delivering training and mentorship programs for health care workers.
  • Strong understanding of data utilization for program monitoring, quality improvement, and informed decision-making in MNCH.
  • Knowledge of strengthening referral systems within health facilities and between facilities and communities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, with strong leadership capabilities for guiding regional teams.
  • Commitment to promoting respectful maternity care and family-centered approaches in healthcare delivery.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Professional proficiency in Amharic and/or other local Ethiopian languages is highly desirable.Salary: Between 16,193 - 26,181 USD per annumJhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.Please apply atApplicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website atNote: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.EEO is the LawApplication Deadline: July 11, 2025#LI-KM2

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