Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) Specialist

Job Summary

Position: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) Specialist

Organization: Sydani Group

Location: Abuja, Nigeria, with frequent travel to project implementation states

Contract type: Full-time, fixed-term one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance, continued funding and project needs

 

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

1. RMNCH Technical Leadership and Programme Design

  1. Develop and review RMNCH programme strategies, implementation approaches and technical plans in line with national policies, guidelines and programme priorities.
  2. Review relevant RMNCH policies, guidelines and evidence and translate them into practical programme approaches, tools and recommendations.
  3. Provide technical inputs for programme workplans, implementation strategies, guidelines, protocols and other technical deliverables.
  4. Identify RMNCH service delivery and technical gaps and develop practical recommendations to address them.

2. Service Delivery and Quality Improvement

  1. Develop technical approaches to strengthen RMNCH service delivery, including antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, childbirth, postnatal care, newborn care, referral and continuity of care.
  2. Conduct or support facility readiness and service delivery assessments and document gaps in provider capacity, service quality and availability of essential services.
  3. Develop and support the implementation of quality improvement approaches, including provider training, mentorship and supportive supervision.
  4. Develop technical recommendations and improvement plans to strengthen provider performance and quality of RMNCH services.

3. Government and Partner Technical Assistance

  1. Provide technical assistance for Federal and State Ministries of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Agencies/Boards, and implementing partners.
  2. Deliver technical presentations, training sessions, workshops and other capacity-building activities for government and programme stakeholders.
  3. Participate in technical working groups, programme reviews and stakeholder meetings and provide technical recommendations and follow-up actions.
  4. Provide technical quality assurance for tools, training materials, job aids, guidelines, workplans and other programme documents.

4. Data, Monitoring and Learning

  1. Support the development and review of RMNCH indicators, monitoring frameworks and performance targets.
  2. Review programme data and evidence to identify implementation and performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
  3. Document implementation lessons, emerging evidence and good practices for programme learning.

5. Technical Reporting and Knowledge Products

  1. Develop technical reports, policy briefs, presentations, case studies and other RMNCH knowledge products.
  2. Provide timely updates on technical progress, challenges, risks and recommended actions.
  3. Support dissemination of programme evidence and learning to government, development partners and other stakeholders.
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Job Qualifications

  1. Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery or a related field.
  2. Specific training in Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health will be an asset.  
  3. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the design and management of RMNCH programmes.
  4. Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation.
  5. Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with a wide range of local and international partner organisations and donors.
  6. Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.
  7. Excellent writing and communication skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills in proposal development, publications, and other relevant technical documents.
  8. Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others.
  9. Experience working in Northern Nigeria is desirable

Job Disclaimer

1) Safeguarding Commitment

Sydani Group is committed to safeguarding the dignity, rights, and well-being of all individuals we engage with, including adults, women, children, partners, and communities. We have a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, and neglect. All applicants are expected to uphold our safeguarding standards and contribute to a safe and respectful environment.

2) Whistleblowing Policy

Sydani Group is committed to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. We encourage employees, partners, and applicants to report any concerns related to misconduct, including fraud, corruption, or unethical behaviour. Reports can be made through confidential channels on www.sydani.org homepage and investigated in line with our whistleblowing policy.

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