Senior Technical Officer, MNCH/Nutrition

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, in Nursing, Midwifery, Public health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  
• Clinical background with MNCH or Nutrition specialization.
  
• 6+ years of experience in MNCH and Nutrition program implementation.
  
• Knowledge of national MNCH and Nutrition policies, guidelines and best practices in Nigeria.
  
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of State (DOS)–funded programs and experience engaging with stakeholders is desirable.
  
• Excellent communication, mentoring and coordination skills.
  
• Experience leading QI and PHC strengthening activities.
  
• Experience working in Bauchi state or similar context is an advantage.
  
• Demonstrated success working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments is required.
  

Technical Leadership & Implementation

• Provide technical oversight for MNCH/N activities across supported PHC facilities and community platforms in Bauchi State.
  
• Lead implementation of high-impact MNCH and nutrition interventions across the continuum of care, including ANC, delivery, PNC, newborn care, IMCI, IYCF, and referral systems
  
• Ensure alignment of MNCH/N activities with national guidelines, Bauchi State AOPs, and EpiC technical strategies.
  
• Support quality improvement (QI) initiatives to improve service delivery, client experience and outcomes.
  
• Coordinate integrated supportive supervisory visits and ensure follow-up on identified gaps.
  
• Strengthen integration of MNCH/N services within PHC systems, including linkages between facility and community services.
  
• Provide direct technical supervision and mentorship to Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and other MNCH/N field staff.
  

Coordination and Stakeholders Engagement

• Liaise with the Bauchi state Ministry of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Board, LGAs and partners on MNCH/N implementation.
  
• Participate in state-level technical working groups and coordination forums related to MNCH and Nutrition.
  

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Collaborate with Strategic Information (SI) staff to ensure accurate data collection, reporting and use for decision-making.
  
• Review MNCH/N performance data and support adaptive management and learning.
  

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Associate Director, Technical