Technical Specialist - Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH)

Responsibilities & Context

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Contract Type: Contractual (2 months)

The Opportunity

The Technical Specialist-MNH is mainly responsible for ensuring technical standard and quality of Maternal and Newborn Health, and Family Planning (MNH-FP) service in KOICA funded Strengthening the Maternal and Neonatal Health System in Rangpur, Bangladesh Project supported public health facilities. S/he will maintain coordination with district/sub-district level Health and Family Planning Managers of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOH&FW) and Partner NGO District Coordinator for implementation of MNH services as per standard guidelines and protocols. Technical Specialist-MNH will assist in developing/adopting technical guidelines/protocols for the planned MNH-FP services, preparing and implementation of capacity building plan for MOH&FW and project staff, and strengthening system of technical supervision/follow-up and feedback mechanism in coordination with local MOH&FW authorities. The incumbent will work closely with MOH&FW quality assurance team at District level and Health Facility Working Team for ensuring quality of services and participate in regular performance review meetings at district/sub-district level and assist in preparing and follow-up action points. The role holder will also organize joint supervision visits with MOH&FW district/sub-district level technical supervisors for ensuring quality of services in the selected public health facilities.

Education

MBBS with Masters’s degree, preferably in Public Health or relevant discipline.

Experience

At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

At least 5 years of working experience in MNH-FP field.

Demonstrable experience in working closely with the government agencies, experience with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare strongly preferred.

Capacity to coordinate and collaborate effectively with divisional/ district level MOH&FW representatives.

Sound technical knowledge on MNH-FP services, Bangladesh health service delivery system and better understanding of national health strategies/programs.

Excellent skills in program planning, coordinating, facilitation, representing, good in report writing.

Proficiency in computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

At least 70% of time in the field are essential requirements.