Title: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCTechnical Officer.
Location: Midlands
Supervisor: Provincial Team Lead
Program Summary:
The fiveyear USAIDfunded Mhuri/Imuli II project’s goal is to support improvements in MNCH outcomes through increasing the quality and scale of highimpact MNCH services in targeted geographies and increasing uptake of these services among targeted populations. The geographic focus is three provinces Manicaland, Midlands, and Mashonaland West. This project will provide Technical Assistance (Tto the MOHCC in the target provinces through the attainment of three key objectives:Strengthened technical capacity of MOHCC at national, provincial, and district levels to scale up highimpact MNCH interventions.2, Enhance planning, distribution, and optimization of MNCH health workforce in implementation areas.3, Reinforce planning, management, and coordination of essential commodities and equipment procurement.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Provincial Team Lead (PT, the MNCH Technical officer works with the PTL to implement all project activities in the supported provinces and districts including engagement with Provincial Steering Committees, supporting the provincial and district health authorities to strengthen systems for MNCH service provision, health workforce development, and the supply chain for MNCH services. They also work with the PTL to maintain effective partnerships in their areas of work.
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