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Regional Technical Advisor
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Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University. Jhpiego is seeking a Child Health Regional Technical Advisor to provide technical expertise and leadership in the design, implementation and oversight of child health activities as part of comprehensive maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition (MNCH-N) programs in several countries. The child health regional technical advisor will be based in a country in Africa with Jhpiego presence and will work closely with Jhpiego staff (global, regional, country) and country counterparts in several countries to strengthen child health care services, including in countries participating in two global mechanisms funded by the U.S. government and led by Jhpiego (MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership program and the Reaching Impact Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) program). Child health activities will focus on strengthening prevention, timely diagnosis and management of leading causes of early childhood mortality, including pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and malnutrition and screening and management of children with severe and moderate acute malnutrition (SAM/MAM).
The incumbent should have experience working with Governments and key stakeholders to implement child health programs in at least two to three countries in Africa and should have direct experience and expertise in provision of pediatric health care services in a low and middle-income setting, preferably at primary and referral level.
Location:
This regional position will be based in a country in Africa with established Jhpiego presence and child health programming
(eg, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Madagascar, Zambia, Rwanda)
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership in Child Health
- Lead the design, implementation and oversight of high impact child health interventions across system levels with a focus on strengthening child health services for leading causes of child mortality and morbidity (including pneumonia, diarrheal disease, malaria, malnutrition, HIV).
- Lead the application of global best practices in child health programming, ensuring alignment with WHO and country guidelines.
- Oversee the implementation of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategies and protocols and Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) strategies and protocols
- Provide strategic direction for implementation of Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) best practices as part of integrated child health and nutrition programs, including prevention, screening and management of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderate acute malnutrition (MAM)
- Oversee the implementation of Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) best practices for acutely ill children
- Support country teams to identify and address bottlenecks in the availability of essential child health and nutrition commodities
Capacity-strengthening and Quality Improvement
- Oversee the development and/or revision and use of evidence-based training/mentoring approaches and materials for pediatric health care providers, with a focus on skills for provision of lifesaving clinical care for leading causes of under-five child mortality
- Collaborate with MEL and Quality Improvement teams at global, regional and country levels to improve and monitor quality of child health services, using routine health information data as feasible
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent Jhpiego in strategic engagement with U.S. Government (USG) and other non-USG partners to develop and align strategies and technical resources for delivery of quality child health care services (global, regional and country levels)
- Foster strong relationships with USG and non-USG partners working in child health (global, regional and country levels)
Knowledge Sharing, Learning and Reporting
- Regularly synthesize and share key evidence, publications, and global and regional child health resources
- Oversee preparation of technical reports, case studies, learning briefs and presentations of project child health activities and results
- Lead and contribute to cross-country learning initiatives to capture and disseminate best practices and innovations in child health and nutrition programming.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced clinical degree (e.g., Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse, or equivalent) with specialization in pediatric clinical care
9 - 10 years of progressively responsible experience in child health programs, with at least
5 years of experience providing pediatric clinical care (preferably at primary and referral levels)
At least five years of experience supporting child health programs in low- and middle-income settings, including at least 2 countries in Africa
Up to date knowledge of and familiarity with global child health evidence, guidelines and resources
- Familiarity with and experience implementing IMCI strategies and using IMCI tools
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work environments and conditions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and supervision skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and coach technical staff
- Ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to travel up to 40% to support country programs
- Residence in a country with established Jhpiego presence and child health programming (Nigeria, Siera Leone, Kenya, Madagascar, Zambia, Rwanda)
Preferred Qualifications
- Training in child nutrition, including Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and care of children with acute malnutrition at community, primary and hospital level
- Up to date knowledge and experience treating children with HIV
- Strong proficiency or fluency in a second language (preferably French)
Total compensation will be based on the country of hire and Jhpiego's local compensation plan.
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at
Note: 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 Law
RECRUITMENT SCAMS & FRAUD WARNING
Jhpiego has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advised:
- Recruiters will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
- All active jobs are advertised directly on our careers page.
- Official Jhpiego emails will always arrive from a email address.
P lease report any suspicious communications to
Strategy and Partnerships Advisor
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Jhpiego is seeking a Strategy and Partnerships Advisor to support Jhpiego in Kenya as well as in the East, Central and Western African Countries. The Advisor will work closely with the Country Director and the Senior Hub Director, as well as with the Strategic Growth and Partnerships (SGP) department at the home office to strengthen Jhpiego's partnerships, donor engagement, and business development efforts. This role will strengthen organizational positioning driving strategic initiatives, coordination, guidance, analysis, and support in identifying funding opportunities aligned with Jhpiego's mission and regional/country goals.
The Advisor will develop and nurture partnerships with key actors, including funders, in Kenya and across the region. He/she will apply best practices and standard operating procedures to ensure proposal teams meet timelines and deliverables, escalate complex matters, and collaborate on solutions. The Advisor will also help build a capable team equipped to secure funding for high-impact programs in Kenya and the region.
The Advisor will be an organized, rapid learner with excellent written and oral communication skills who is eager to translate and share knowledge while working with and through program, technical and multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
*Leadership and Strategy *
- Proactively identify strategic funding opportunities for the Kenya office aligned with Jhpiego's mission and regional/country goals
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Hub Director, Country Directors, and thematic leads to develop strategic concept notes aligned with both existing and emerging funding opportunities, supporting effective resource mobilization across the region
- Serve as the design lead for opportunities, including identifying key strategic partnerships
- Represent Jhpiego's business development interests at relevant meetings, events, and within donor-specific networks
- Support reporting and stewardship efforts to sustain long term donor relationships
*Partnership Development and management *
- In coordination with Jhpiego's Baltimore-based and hub offices, develop and roll out a partnership strategy including management tools, guidelines, MOUs, collaboration frameworks and other resources as needed to effectively manage partnerships
- Strengthen Local Relationships: Build and maintain trust with current and new local, regional and international partners and colleagues to ensure Jhpiego's professional standards and quality of work are consistent among all stakeholders
- External Representation: When necessary, represent Jhpiego externally particularly on programmatic, partnership and donor engagements within the development community
- Identify and cultivate new strategic partnerships and collaborations with governments, donors, private sector entities, NGOs and community organizations
*Proposal Design and Development *
- Oversee pre-solicitation proposal preparations and bid planning including teaming, bid strategy, and development of win themes
- Contribute to program/ technical design and capacity statements in collaboration with technical leads
Capacity Building and knowledge management
- Build the capacity of country team members in emerging areas of the business development cycle and identify and share relevant learning opportunities
- Provide ongoing mentorship and support in lead development, bid decisions, and partnerships management
Required Qualifications
- Relevant Master's degree in development studies, communications, business, public health or related field or commensurate experience
- Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, including in partnership building, proposal development, program management, monitoring, evaluation reporting, financial management and/or project implementation experience
- Proven leadership skills and expertise in strategic program planning, business development, partnerships, implementation and management
- Proven ability in writing new business proposals and generating new business
- Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with regional teams, governments, local organizations and institutions
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong understanding of global health donors, priorities and development approaches
- Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence
- Excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills
- A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterpart
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to travel – 20% of time
- Is a Kenyan local or has a local work permit
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package
Please apply at
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at
Note: 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 Law "
RECRUITMENT SCAMS & FRAUD WARNING
Jhpiego has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advised:
- Recruiters will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process
- All active jobs are advertised directly on our careers page
- Official Jhpiego emails will always arrive from a email address
Please report any suspicious communications to