• Application Deadline: Fri, 2 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: RMNCAH+N Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 8 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

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.