Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Specialist
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Sydani Group
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Location: Nigeria
Job Description
Sydani is seeking a RMNCH specialist to provide technical leadership across health programmes and projects. The specialist will support the design, implementation, monitoring and improvement of RMNCH interventions, working with government institutions, development partners, health facilities and other stakeholders to strengthen service delivery and health systems. The role will focus on translating national guidelines and evidence into practical interventions, identifying service delivery gaps, strengthening provider capacity and quality of care, and supporting the use of data and evidence to improve programme performance and health outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
The RMNCH Specialist is the technical lead for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health work on the programme. The role has five main parts:
Sydani is seeking a RMNCH specialist to provide technical leadership across health programmes and projects. The specialist will support the design, implementation, monitoring and improvement of RMNCH interventions, working with government institutions, development partners, health facilities and other stakeholders to strengthen service delivery and health systems. The role will focus on translating national guidelines and evidence into practical interventions, identifying service delivery gaps, strengthening provider capacity and quality of care, and supporting the use of data and evidence to improve programme performance and health outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
The RMNCH Specialist is the technical lead for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health work on the programme. The role has five main parts:
- Technical leadership and programme design: develop and review RMNCH strategies, workplans and technical plans in line with national policies, translate evidence and guidelines into practical approaches, and identify gaps with recommendations.
- Service delivery and quality improvement: strengthen services across antenatal care, childbirth, postnatal and newborn care, and referral. This includes facility readiness assessments, provider training, mentorship and supportive supervision, and improvement plans.
- Government and partner technical assistance: support Federal and State Ministries of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Agencies and Boards, and implementing partners. This includes training, workshops and technical working groups, and quality assurance of tools, guidelines and programme documents.
- Data, monitoring and learning: develop and review indicators and monitoring frameworks, analyse programme data to find performance gaps and recommend fixes, and document lessons and good practices.
- Reporting and knowledge products: write technical reports, policy briefs and case studies, give timely updates on progress and risks, and share evidence with government and partners.
Job Qualifications
- Specific training in Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health will be an asset.
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with a wide range of local and international partner organisations and donors.
- Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills in proposal development, publications, and other relevant technical documents.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others.
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