The MNCH Technical Lead has the following primary responsibilities:
Ensure high quality implementation of projects:
Serve as technical point of contact for all Africa related newborn nutrition engagements
Support the creation, adaptation, and piloting of newborn nutrition implementation materials, including training materials
Provide technical and tactical newborn nutrition expertise to the MNCHN team to inform project planning, implementation and evaluation, and strategic expansion
Assist in guiding gender integration within RMNCH activities
Lead or contribute to all project deliverables
Generate new strategic opportunities and revenue across key African geographies:
Foster innovative ideas and opportunities through co-creation with MNCHN and country programs
Support development of regional Africa newborn nutrition strategy
Work with MNCHN and Africa leadership to develop strategic partnerships to advance innovation and access to newborn nutrition
Identify donor priorities and cultivate relationships that lead to new opportunities
Lead or contribute to proposal development for expansion of newborn nutrition programming in Africa Division
Coordinate stakeholder engagement, regional learning sessions, and policy advancement
Required Experience
Master’s degree or higher in public health, public policy, or related technical/clinical field
10+ years of working in maternal and newborn health
Clinical experience in newborn care, with specific experience in neonatal intensive care
Strong technical expertise in newborn or nutrition/lactation; experience in both preferred
Previous experience in developing technical training materials
Experience collaborating with or embedded within technical and policy experts, ie, Ministry of Health, Pediatric Associations, and relevant government structures
Skilled in proposal writing and concept development
Strong clinical research skills preferred
Fluent in English; additional languages a plus
Available to travel nationally and internationally estimated at 20 percent per PATH’s travel and safety guidelines
Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya
Apply via :
path.silkroad.com
