Senior Technical Specialist - MNCHIN

• Provide technical guidance and strategic direction for MNCHIN projects, focusing on integration and alignment with national health priorities.
• Lead the design and implementation of evidence-based approaches in maternal, newborn, child health, immunization, and nutrition.
• Promote innovation and operational learning to balance current effective practices with future needs.
• Ensure clinical quality in project activities, training, tools, and guidelines.
• Represent Jhpiego in technical working groups, stakeholder meetings, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation teams to use data for decision-making and produce reports for donors, government, and partners.
• Supervise and mentor mid-level and early career MNCHIN staff to develop leadership and technical skills.
• Build partnerships and trust with county health management teams, public, private, and civil society stakeholders.

• A Master's degree in a health-related field.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in health.
• Strong clinical and technical knowledge in maternal, newborn, child health, immunization, and nutrition within Kenya.
• Experience providing strategic leadership balancing clinical rigor with practical realities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage portfolios towards results delivery.
• Experience working with county health systems and understanding both public and private healthcare sectors.
• Track record of delivering improved coverage, quality, or system responsiveness at scale.
• Experience mentoring and coaching younger professionals with patience and collaboration.
• Technical fluency in government data systems and digital tools.
• Commitment to continuous learning and openness to innovative approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in donor-funded environments.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

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