Senior Technical Specialist - MNCH

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is a global leader in transforming health systems and empowering frontline health workers. In Kenya, we work with the Ministry of Health and county governments to save and improve the lives of women, children, and families through innovative, evidence-based solutions in maternal, newborn, child health, immunization, and nutrition (MNCHIN).

As we strengthen our MNCHIN portfolio and future-proof our approach, we are seeking a seasoned, grounded, and forwardleaning MNCHN Senior Technical Specialist. The specialist brings clinical credibility and a deep understanding of how lifesaving solutions in Kenya work, and a commitment to mentorship and results.

The MNCHIN Technical Specialist is a seasoned clinical and programmatic professional who will provide strategic and clinical oversight to our projects, ensuring the delivery of quality, integrated, and impactful maternal, newborn, child health, immunization, and nutrition (MNCHIN) programming — while also mentoring and guiding a dynamic team of professionals.

This role is ideal for an experienced health professional with firsthand experience working within health facilities, participating in government planning processes, and understanding primary health care, who can confidently provide technical support to both public and private sector actors, all while maintaining a strong commitment to results, integrity, and innovation.

Program Quality and Strategic Leadership

• Provide overall technical guidance and vision for MNCHIN workstream, with a focus on integration, impact, and alignment with national priorities.
• Lead the design, adaptation, and implementation of evidence-based approaches in maternal and newborn health, child health, immunization, and nutrition.
• Promote innovation and operational learning — balancing what works now with what's needed next.
• Ensure clinical quality across project activities, training packages, tools, and guidelines.
• Represent Jhpiego in technical working groups, stakeholder meetings, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with M&E and program teams to ensure use of data for decision-making and adaptive management, and produce project reports for different audiences, e.g., donors, government, partners.
• Strengthen linkages between health facilities, communities, and private sector actors.

Team Supervision and Mentorship

• Directly supervise and coach MNCHIN technical mid-level and early career staff — with a focus on developing leadership, technical depth, and real-world problem-solving.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, humility, and continuous learning.
• Support staff to navigate complex health systems, advocate with confidence, and deliver results.
• Contribute to organizational knowledge management and exchange across multiple projects.

Partnership Management

• Liaise with county health management teams to co-create solutions and drive local ownership.
• Build trust and credibility across public, private, and civil society partners.

• An experienced health professional with a Master’s degree in a health-related field with at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Deep clinical and technical knowledge in maternal, newborn, and child health, immunization and nutrition in Kenya.
• Proven ability to provide strategic thinking with the ability to balance clinical rigor with practical realities.
• Skilled program manager with demonstrated experience leading teams and managing portfolios, moving beyond activity implementation to strategic leadership and results delivery.
• Demonstrated experience working with county health systems with a strong understanding of the public and private healthcare landscape.
• Evidence of delivering results at scale — improved coverage, quality or system responsiveness.
• Strong experience in mentoring, coaching, and empowering younger professionals — with patience, insight, and a collaborative spirit.
• Technically fluent in government data systems and comfortable using digital tools to drive insights.
• A learner at heart — future-leaning, tech-aware, and open to new ways of doing old things better.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate complex environments, build partnerships, and adapt fast, knowing when to push or pace.
• Experience working across donor funded environments.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

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.

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