Senior Technical Specialist - MNCH

About the role

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, works in Kenya with the Ministry of Health and county governments to improve the lives of women, children and families through maternal, newborn, child health, immunization and nutrition (MNCHIN). It is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist who brings clinical credibility, understands how lifesaving solutions work in Kenya, and is committed to mentorship and results. The specialist provides strategic and clinical oversight of projects and mentors a team of professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall technical guidance and vision for MNCHIN workstreams, focusing 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, and ensure clinical quality across training packages, tools and guidelines.
• Represent Jhpiego in technical working groups, stakeholder meetings and strategic partnerships.
• Work with M&E and program teams so data drives decisions, and produce project reports for donors, government and partners.
• Strengthen linkages between health facilities, communities and private sector actors.
• Directly supervise and coach mid-level and early career technical staff, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Liaise with county health management teams and build trust with public, private and civil society partners.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a health-related field and at least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Deep clinical and technical knowledge of maternal, newborn and child health, immunization and nutrition in Kenya.
• Proven ability to balance clinical rigor with practical realities, and experience leading teams and managing portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience with county health systems and the public and private healthcare landscape.
• Evidence of delivering results at scale, such as improved coverage, quality or system responsiveness.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and partnership-building experience.
• Experience in donor-funded environments.

Required skills

• Technically fluent in government data systems and comfortable using digital tools to generate insights.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Applications are submitted online through the Jhpiego careers page as a single document containing a cover letter, resume and references; the selected candidate will undergo a pre-employment background check.