Malaria Consortium MNCH Specialist Jobs in Aweil - South Sudan

Malaria Consortium South Sudan has its main office in Juba and sub offices in Aweil, Northern Bar el Ghazel.

In the FY2018, South Sudan had an annual programme value of nearly $5M and 100 staff
members.

Its programme areas include iCCM/Boma Health Initiative, nutrition for children under
five years of age, health systems management, and LLIN mass distribution.

Malaria Consortium has
previously engaged in the control of neglected tropical diseases and expects to rebuild this portfolio.

The Health Pooled Fund is a consolidation of funding from the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID), the Government of Canada, the European Union, the Swedish International Development and Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) and aims to support the Government of South Sudan in reducing
maternal and infant mortality, ensuring universal coverage, and improving the overall health status
as well as the quality of life of the South Sudanese population.

The Health Pooled Fund is based on a county model, whereby support is provided to the county health departments for the delivery of
Primary Health Care services, health system strengthening and strengthening of community
ownership.

Malaria Consortium is supporting the county health departments in Aweil Center, Aweil
South, Aweil North, and Aweil West, Gogrial East, Gogrial West and Twic to implement health
service package under HPF3.

Job purpose

The MNCH Specialist is responsible for the implementation and overall technical support/guidance and integration of maternal, neonatal and child health activities in the program.

Scope of work

The MNCH Specialist will work to contribute and improve the overall health of the targeted
beneficiaries through provision of quality primary and secondary health care, including integrated
maternal and child health services.

This requires technical support and oversight of both ongoing and new MNCH activities.

The MNCH Specialist mentors and builds the capacity of staff, establishes clear systems and protocols to ensure MNCH services are of high quality and meet both international and national standards.

Key working relationships

The MNCH Specialist will be working under the supervision of the Lot Coordinator working closely
with the Country Technical Coordinator and HPF Project Manager.

The position holder will also work
with the M&E Coordinators and supervising Field and Nutrition Officer.

The MNCH Specialist will be
based in Aweil Centre County, but will be responsible for the overall design and implementation of Primary Health Care activities at PHCC and PHCUs throughout South and BHI activities in both Aweil South and Aweil Centre Counties.

Key Account-abilities

Qualifications and experience: