Technical Advisor at Pathfinder International

Job Purpose

• The Technical Advisor provides leadership and technical guidance in the implementation of MNCH innovations like the PPH bundle care. The role involves collaborating with project teams and stakeholders, ensuring the design, management, and monitoring of field programs align with national and global health standards. It focuses on scaling up successful best practices and integrating services, while advocating for policy changes and building the capacity of local organizations. The Job holder will also ensure that programs are evidence-based and promote sustainable health interventions for women and children.

Key Performance Areas

Major Activities / Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership 15%

• Support strategic planning and execution of the “Advocacy and implementation of MNCNH innovations in Nigeria project, ensuring alignment with national maternal health policies and priorities, as well as global standards.
• Drive the strategic direction of the project, ensuring it contributes to the organization’s overall goals of improving maternal health outcomes.
• Regularly review and adapt advocacy approaches to address emerging needs and opportunities for scaling interventions.
• Ensure strategic decisions are data-driven, culturally appropriate, and support long-term sustainability.

Programming Design and Implementation 15%

• Design and implement high-impact advocacy programs aimed at increasing awareness, policy change, and resource allocation for MNCNH innovations.
• Develop detailed work plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring that all activities are in line with project goals and timelines.
• Ensure that advocacy initiatives address key barriers to the adoption of MNCNH innovations particularly in low-resource settings.

Technical Assistance 15% 

• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, healthcare professionals, and partners on MNCNH innovations and related topics

Technical Support for Proposals 10%

• Identify new funding opportunities and contribute to writing high-quality proposals that align with donor priorities and project goals.
• Provides technical support on the development of proposals, including participation in strategizing for technical approach, proposal writing and proposal review.

Resource Management 10%

• Oversee the project budget, ensuring the efficient use of resources for maximum impact and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with financial and administrative teams to manage program funding, reporting, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Ensure timely disbursement and proper utilization of funds in all project activities.

Quality Assurance 10%

• Establish and implement quality assurance processes to ensure all advocacy efforts meet the highest standards of effectiveness and accountability.
• Develop and oversee the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework, ensuring that program data is collected, analyzed, and used to improve advocacy outcomes.
• Work with the MERL team to ensure that best practices for services and service integration are well documented, evaluated and poised for scale up.
• Coach and build teams to optimize staff performance programming, target setting and project workplan and scale-up.
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Brand Ambassador 10%

• Represents Pathfinder International to external organizations and audiences at professional meetings and conferences as assigned.
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Liaison with Key Stakeholders 15%

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government health officials, donor agencies, NGOs, healthcare providers, and advocacy coalitions.
• Engage with maternal health networks and platforms to align the organization’s advocacy work with broader efforts to improve maternal health outcomes.
• Act as the main point of contact for all stakeholders involved in MNCNH innovations project, facilitating collaboration and shared learning.
• Engage religious leaders, influencers, and media to co-create impactful narratives around MNCNH innovations.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Medical Field (MBBS, BSC Nursing) or related field
• Master’s degree in public health, Health Policy, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in maternal health, public health programming, or advocacy, with a focus on maternal mortality reduction.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and leading advocacy programs, including working with policymakers and healthcare systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of MNCH, particularly PPH prevention and management strategies, in resource-limited settings.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with proposal writing, resource mobilization, and donor relations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and manage multiple priorities.