About Pact
Pact is an international nonprofit organization established in 1971, operating in nearly 40 countries. They develop evidence-based, data-driven solutions for human development, focusing on building resilience, improving accountability, and strengthening knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact. The Programs Team is instrumental in achieving Pact's global strategy by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, ensuring program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring, evaluation, and thought leadership.
Position Overview
The District Nutrition Officer will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support for the implementation of child health interventions under the ACHIEVE project at the district level. This role focuses on strengthening high-quality, integrated Nutrition services across district, facility, and community tiers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and coordination of project activities to strengthen integrated Nutrition services.
- Assist in implementing interventions designed to improve emergency obstetric and newborn care and reduce maternal/newborn mortality.
- Strengthen the capacity 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 Nutrition service delivery, including commodity availability and management.
- Collaborate with district health teams and other stakeholders for Nutrition activity coordination and implementation.
- Participate in supportive supervision visits and follow-up actions to enhance nutrition service quality.
- Contribute to the development and adaptation of Nutrition technical tools, job aids, and training materials.
- Support routine monitoring of Nutrition activities and track progress towards project targets.
- Assist in data collection, review, and utilization to inform program improvements.
- Participate in district-level coordination, technical discussions, and performance review meetings.
- Support documentation and sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery, Public Health, Health Management, or a related health field. A Post-Graduate training in Public Health is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of experience in 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 nutrition interventions across the continuum of ANC, delivery, and PNC services.
- Experience integrating malaria in pregnancy (MiP), nutrition, and HIV-focused services into nutrition care.
- Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance, capacity strengthening, supportive supervision, and performance monitoring in nutrition.
- Proven ability to lead successful teams, achieve deliverables, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and civil society.
- Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in IT tools including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
- Ability to work independently with strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to speak local Malawian 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. Pact is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.