About
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Malawi (BCMCF-M) is a non-profit organization partnered with the Malawi Government in the health sector. Its mission is to deliver high-quality, impactful, and ethical pediatric and family-centered healthcare, professional health training, and clinical research. The focus areas include HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, and other conditions affecting the health and well-being of children and families globally.
BCMCF-M is seeking a qualified candidate for a 1-year renewable contract position based at Baylor MNH - Area 25 Community Hospital, reporting to the Medical Director.
Program and Position Description
The Maternal and Neonatal Health Program Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of maternal and newborn health programs at the Area 25 Health Facility. The goal is to enhance the quality of care and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by ensuring effective program management, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and adherence to national health policies and donor requirements.
Key Duties
- Project Management, Supervision & Representation: Oversee program activities, manage donor shipments, ensure efficient supply chain processes, supervise administrative staff, establish project management systems, lead coordination meetings, ensure timely and compliant reporting, serve as administrative focal point, and escalate implementation risks.
- Budgeting & Financial Management: Support budget development, management, and monitoring; track expenditures; collaborate with finance for accurate reporting; review financial reports; facilitate timely payments and procurements; and support audit processes.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Work with the M&E officer to review and maintain M&E frameworks, track program indicators, prepare timely donor and organizational reports, and utilize data for evidence-based decision-making.
- Capacity Building & Training: Support and document training activities for healthcare providers, coordinate continuous professional development initiatives, and track partner capacity-building efforts.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, NGOs, donors, and local partners to strengthen maternal and neonatal health systems, represent the project in stakeholder meetings, and prepare stakeholder reports.
- Quality Improvement & Risk Management: Identify operational service delivery gaps, promote evidence-based guidelines and best practices, and manage project risks with corrective actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems/Services Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in program administration, coordination, or management within health or development programs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting donor-funded health projects, preferably in maternal and neonatal health.
- Solid understanding of Malawi’s health system, including facility, district, and Ministry of Health coordination structures.
- Proven ability to support clinical leadership through strong administrative, coordination, and systems management processes.
- Experience in work planning, reporting, supervision, and compliance, with exposure to donor requirements.
- Practical experience in budget tracking and financial monitoring in collaboration with finance teams.
- Strong report writing, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications; familiarity with project or health information systems is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply by visiting the following link: https://apply.workable.com/tingathe/j/E740DDFBC5/
The closing date for receiving applications is 13th March 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.