Maternal And Child Health Technical Officer - Pmi Reach Malaria
Uhcjobs
Malawi
Not specified (assumed to be onsite based on the nature of the role in health services).
Mch programming
Malaria case management
Prevention of malaria in pregnancy
The position of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Technical Officer at PATH focuses on providing technical support and program coordination for malaria services in Malawi, particularly targeting maternal and child health activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in public health with substantial experience in MCH programming and a strong understanding of health systems
Job Summary
PATH seeks a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Technical Officer for the USG-funded “Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services” (REACH Malaria) global project.
The MCH Technical Officer will report to the MCH Technical Advisor and will be responsible for ensuring that MCH responses in the project are supported with quality technical inputs, drawing upon Malawi’s health and MCH strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities include program coordination and implementation at district, sub-district and community level, participating in work plan and budget development, and coordinating technical assistance for program implementation.
Matching Summary
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The position of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Technical Officer at PATH focuses on providing technical support and program coordination for malaria services in Malawi, particularly targeting maternal and child health activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in public health with substantial experience in MCH programming and a strong understanding of health systems.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
MCH programming
Malaria case management
Prevention of malaria in pregnancy
Community health
Data collection and use
Nice-to-have
Civil society organization capacity building
Advocacy
Problem-solving skills
Adaptability
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field
At least 5 years of experience in Health and MCH programming
Experience working with Ministry of Health personnel