Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Nutrition Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
Pact is an international nonprofit organization that was founded in 197

• It operates in nearly 40 countries, focusing on building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven, and owned by the communities it serves. The organization aims to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact. Pact's mission is to create a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant, and it achieves this through its Programs Team, which bridges program management, technical support, and business development to ensure program excellence and promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect.

Job Overview:
The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Nutrition Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of MNCH and Nutrition interventions across designated regions or councils in Tanzania. This position is responsible for ensuring quality program delivery and supporting capacity-building efforts aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes. The MNCH and Nutrition Coordinator will collaborate closely with regional and council health teams, implementing partners, and health facilities to ensure effective execution of MNCH and nutrition activities, adherence to national guidelines, and timely reporting. The role is integral to the success of the ACHIEVE project in Tanzania, focusing on high-quality technical delivery and alignment with national and global health standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The MNCH Coordinator will be responsible for providing technical advice, direction, and quality assurance to support the high-quality technical delivery of MNCH and Nutrition activities under the ACHIEVE project in Tanzania. Key responsibilities include ensuring that MNCH and Nutrition activities align with national and global guidelines, standards, and protocols; coordinating with national implementing partners, government, and other stakeholders to plan, implement, and monitor activities in line with the annual work plan; supervising the activities of the NIP Regional MNCH and Nutrition Officers to ensure timely and effective adherence to work plan activities; supporting government Master Trainers in training Facility Champions; monitoring Facility Champion coaching and mentoring activities at health facilities; providing technical assistance and supportive supervision for ACHIEVE/Tanzania, NIP(s), government, and health providers; monitoring the implementation of MNCH and Nutrition activities to ensure timely completion of objectives and targets; and developing relevant deliverables such as quarterly or annual reports and field project evaluations in collaboration with key staff, partners, and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other acceptable local education and experience include a medical degree, Nursing/Midwifery degree, or a bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field. Additional qualifications that are advantageous include a Master’s degree in public health, Global Health, Health Systems, or related fields, as well as experience in MNCH and Nutrition programming, including national-level coordination or leadership. Candidates should have demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Health and national MNCH and Nutrition structures, relevant work experience in technical areas such as Maternal Health, Child Health, Nutrition, HIV services, and other health-related fields, and experience with USG/PEPFAR-funded projects in Tanzania.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, nursing, midwifery, or a medical degree. A Master’s degree in public health, Global Health, Health Systems, or related fields is considered an added advantage, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the field, with a strong emphasis on MNCH and Nutrition programming. Candidates should have experience in national-level coordination or leadership roles, particularly in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and national MNCH and Nutrition structures. Relevant work experience in technical areas such as Maternal Health, Child Health, Nutrition, and HIV services is essential, along with experience in USG/PEPFAR-funded projects in Tanzania and working with international and local partners.

Languages:
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is crucial for effective communication with stakeholders, partners, and community health providers.

Additional Notes:
The job does not specify a deadline for applications. The position is likely to be full-time, and candidates should be prepared to engage in both national and international collaboration. Compensation and benefits details are not provided in the job description, but candidates can expect a competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications.