About
Pact is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1971, operating in nearly 40 countries to build evidence-based, data-driven solutions for human development. They partner with communities to enhance resilience, accountability, and strengthen skills for sustainable social impact. The Programs Team is central to achieving Pact's global strategy, bridging program management, technical support, and business development to ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring, and evaluation.
Position Overview
The District Child Health Officer will provide crucial technical and programmatic support for the implementation of child health interventions within the ACHIEVE project at the district level. This role focuses on strengthening high-quality, integrated child health services across district, facility, and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and coordination of project activities to strengthen integrated child health services.
- Assist in interventions to improve emergency obstetric and newborn care and reduce maternal and newborn mortality.
- Support capacity strengthening of frontline health workers through training, mentoring, coaching, and supportive supervision.
- Promote the use of quality improvement tools for maternal and newborn health service delivery.
- Identify gaps in child health service delivery, including commodity and supply management.
- Collaborate with district health teams and stakeholders for child health activity coordination and implementation.
- Participate in supportive supervision visits and follow-up actions for quality improvement of child health services.
- Contribute to the development of child health technical tools, job aids, training materials, and project documentation.
- Support routine monitoring of child health activities and progress tracking towards project targets.
- Assist in data collection, review, and utilization for program improvements and quality of care.
- Participate in district-level coordination meetings, technical discussions, and performance reviews related to child health.
- Support documentation and sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery, Public Health, Health Management, or a relevant health field. Post-graduate training in Public Health is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of experience delivering, overseeing, and providing technical assistance in maternal and newborn health.
- Experience working at both health facility and community levels.
- Deep familiarity and technical understanding of child health interventions across ANC, delivery, and PNC services.
- Experience integrating malaria in pregnancy, nutrition, and HIV-focused services in child health care.
- Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance, capacity strengthening, supportive supervision, and performance monitoring in child health.
- Proven experience leading successful teams, achieving deliverables, and interacting effectively with diverse public and private sector counterparts, donors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and civil society stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and reporting skills.
- Sound IT knowledge and skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
- Ability to work independently, with good leadership and communication skills, and work effectively with people from all backgrounds.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to speak other Malawian local languages.
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of direct clinical experience with clients/patients.
- Knowledge of USG rules, regulations, and policies.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through Pact's online application system. The process involves registering or logging in as a returning candidate. Pact is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.