Capacity Builder for MCGL Implementing States on RMNCAEH+N Quality of Care at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Job ID: 2026-7744

Overview

• Nigeria continues to face high maternal and child mortality rates, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 deaths per 100,000 live births, under-5 mortality at 132 per 1,000 live births, and neonatal mortality at 39 per 1,000 live births (NDHS 2018). Despite efforts, the NDHS 2013 and 2018 show minimal progress in reducing these rates.
• The 2019 Verbal and Social Autopsy Study (VASA) revealed that neonatal deaths account for 30% of under-5 mortality, primarily due to sepsis, intrapartum injuries, and pneumonia, most occurring within the first seven days of life.
• Poor quality of care remains a significant contributor to preventable maternal, neonatal, and child deaths at the PHC level. In response, the MCGL IHP project, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health (FMoH), aims to strengthen the implementation of Quality of Care (QoC) strategies in Ebonyi, FCT, and Kebbi State.
• This includes establishing and supporting State Quality Improvement (QI) teams at health facility levels at the selected primary health care facilities in the three states.

Purpose of Assignment

• To support the State Ministries of Health in building the capacity of two implementing States, Ebonyi, FCT, and Kebbi. On the RMNCAEH+N Quality of Care strategy, thereby improving health outcomes for women, newborns, and children.

Responsibilities

• Build capacity of state teams on the RMNCAEH+N QoC strategy
• Support the establishment and functionality of QoC structures at state and LGA levels
• Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous quality improvement.

Scope of Work
The consultant will support the following activities in the two states:

• Train state teams on RMNCAEH+N QoC strategies
•  Train teams on dashboard use
• Establish and inaugurate QI teams
• Review and align data collection tools with QoC documentation needs.

Expected Outcomes

•  All three states trained on the RMNCAEH+N QoC strategy
•  Active participation in TWGs
• Regular submission of QoC data from all states.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (PhD is an added advantage)
• Medical Degree (MBBS, Nursing/Midwifery, Pharmacy) with MPH
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• At least 7 years of consultancy experience with local/international organizations
• Experience working with Federal and State Ministries of Health.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology
•  Publications in maternal and newborn health, especially RMNCH QoC.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office
•  Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
•  Ability to work under pressure
•  Excellent written and spoken English.