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The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Advisor will work closely with the Technical Director and the technical team for successful implementation of the MCH technical components of the ACHIEVE Liberia project. ACHIEVE is a global project funded through the U.S. Department of State and implemented by Pact. ACHIEVE Liberia addresses maternal and child health gaps and supports the Government of Liberia to improve maternal and child health outcomes by improving quality of care, access to services, data systems, and human resources for MCH services. The activity will support the availability of and access to quality lifesaving maternal, newborn, and child health services, and enhance health workforce capacity.

The MCH Advisor will serve as the technical lead on maternal and child health interventions. The selected will ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of MCH-related activities. The position will oversee county-level MCH activities and supervise county-based MCH officers.

• Provide technical leadership in the design, coordination, and supervision of project activities aimed at strengthening high-quality, integrated MCH services at facility level.
• Lead the delivery of project activities designed to improve emergency obstetric and newborn care and reduce maternal and newborn mortality.
• Oversee capacity strengthening for county health teams, district health teams, and frontline health workers in MCH.
• Oversee rapid assessments to identify and address gaps in MCH linked to procurement, management of commodities and supplies, and the health workforce.
• Ensure collaboration and coordination with government and other key stakeholders to improve quality, coordination, and monitoring of MCH activities.
• Monitor implementation of MCH activities to ensure timely completion of objectives and targets.
• Supervise county-based MCH Officers and provide them with technical mentoring, guidance, training, and supportive supervision.
• Oversee the development of the project’s MCH implementation plans, tools, SOPs, and training materials
• Develop MCH components of project technical deliverables (workplans, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Support the Technical Director to roll out new or updated central-level MOH guidance, trainings, tools, job aids, and SOPs
• Use data to inform and improve decision making on MCH interventions and project adjustments, particularly for improving quality of care.
• Represent ACHIEVE in MCH-related technical working groups and in planning, coordination, and performance review meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 4 years of management experience.
• Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Midwifery, Degree in Public Health, Health Management or relevant health field. Those with advanced Post-Graduate training in Public Health will have an added advantage.
• At least 4 years’ experience delivering, overseeing, and providing technical assistance in maternal and child health
• Experience working at both health facility and county or national levels
• Deep familiarity and technical understanding of MCH interventions across the continuum of ANC, delivery, and PNC services focused on preventing the leading causes of death and improving health outcomes.
• Experience providing technical assistance, capacity strengthening, supportive supervision, and performance monitoring in MCH.
• Demonstrated experience leading successful teams, achieving deliverables on time and within budget, and interacting effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills.
• Sound skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
• Ability to work independently, good leadership skills, ability to work with people from all backgrounds
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to travel through Liberia.

• Experience working directly with clients/patients in a clinical setting.
• A graduate degree or higher in public health, international development, or relevant field such health system management, social administration, or social sciences
• Knowledge of USG rules, regulations, and policies.