Senior Technical Officer, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (MNCH) / Nutrition at FHI 360

Requisition ID: 2026200361

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Technical , the Senior Technical Officer (STO), MNCH/N will provide day-to-day technical leadership and operational support for the implementation of Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCH/N) activities under the EpiC project in Bauchi State.
• The STO will support the translation of national and state MNCH/N priorities into high-quality, integrated PHC-level service delivery, ensure implementation fidelity of technical approaches, and provide direct oversight and mentorship to field teams, including Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs).

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Implementation:

• Provide technical oversight for MNCH/N activities across supported PHC facilities and community platforms in Bauchi State.
• Lead implementation of high-impact MNCH and nutrition interventions across the continuum of care, including ANC, delivery, PNC, newborn care, IMCI, IYCF, and referral systems
• Ensure alignment of MNCH/N activities with national guidelines, Bauchi State AOPs, and EpiC technical strategies.
• Support quality improvement (QI) initiatives to improve service delivery, client experience and outcomes.
• Coordinate integrated supportive supervisory visits and ensure follow-up on identified gaps.
• Strengthen integration of MNCH/N services within PHC systems, including linkages between facility and community services.
• Provide direct technical supervision and mentorship to Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and other MNCH/N field staff.
• Support capacity strengthening of PHC providers, community health workers, and local partners.
• Work closely with the Bauchi State Team Lead to plan, prioritize and track MNCH/N activities.

Coordination and Stakeholders Engagement:

• Liaise with the Bauchi state Ministry of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Board, LGAs and partners on MNCH/N implementation.
• Participate in state-level technical working groups and coordination forums related to MNCH and Nutrition.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Collaborate with Strategic Information (SI) staff to ensure accurate data collection, reporting and use for decision-making.
• Review MNCH/N performance data and support adaptive management and learning.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, in Nursing, Midwifery, Public health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Clinical background with MNCH or Nutrition specialization.
• 6+ years of experience in MNCH and Nutrition program implementation.
• Knowledge of national MNCH and Nutrition policies, guidelines and best practices in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of State (DOS)–funded programs and experience engaging with stakeholders is desirable.
• Excellent communication, mentoring and coordination skills.
• Experience leading QI and PHC strengthening activities.
• Experience working in Bauchi state or similar context is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments is required.
• Prior experience must clearly demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies outlined above.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Extensive knowledge and technical expertise in MNCH and Nutrition.
• Ability to design and adapt technical strategies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience supervising teams.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and a sound understanding of the political, social, and ethical issues surrounding Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) and Nutrition.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently, using initiative to manage a high-volume workflow.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong community mobilization, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact and respond to requests for technical guidance in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard MS Office applications to accurately enter, retrieve, and manage data and information.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage competing tasks under tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time as required by the role.

Typical Physical Demands:                                        

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to drive long hours on regular basis.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:           

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
• DHIS2/NHMIS tools, facility registers, and MNCH reporting tools.
• Project dashboards and supportive supervision tools.

Travel Requirements:

• 50% - 60%.