Maternal, Newborn Child Health (MNCH) Technical Advisor I
Quick answer
FHI 360 is hiring an in-office Maternal, Newborn Child Health (MNCH) Technical Advisor I in Madagascar paying MGA 60,000,000 - 80,000,000 to provide strategic leadership for the STRIDES Activity.
- Role
- Maternal, Newborn Child Health (MNCH) Technical Advisor I
- Organization
- FHI 360
- Location
- Madagascar
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- MGA 60,000,000 - 80,000,000 annual basic salary
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Maternal, Newborn Child Health (MNCH) Technical Advisor I provides strategic and technical leadership for the STRIDES Activity in Madagascar. This role focuses on enhancing MNCH surveillance, skilled care, and life-saving interventions while ensuring alignment with global health security priorities. The advisor will mentor country teams, develop technical tools, and represent the organization to key donors and government partners. The position requires a candidate to drive high-quality implementation and operational excellence across the project's technical components.
What you'll do
- Provide evidence-based technical leadership for MNCH activity design and implementation.
- Collaborate with MOH structures and project teams on Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
- Develop capacity strengthening tools such as training guidelines and standards.
- Ensure technical implementation compliance with USG regulations.
- Manage field staff and local consultants to ensure technical quality and output delivery.
What it takes
- Master's degree in Health, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in designing and evaluating public health programs.
- 5+ years of experience in MNCH public health programs, particularly in developing countries.
- Proven expertise in infectious disease control, surveillance, and laboratory support.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with donors and government entities.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits package, professional development, and policies supporting work/life balance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Madagascar and involves 10-25% local and regional travel.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annual basic salary for this position ranges from MGA 60,000,000 to 80,000,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
What are the primary educational requirements?
A Master's degree or international equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field is required.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline, but interested candidates should visit the FHI 360 career portal to submit their application.
How to apply
Apply directly on FHI 360's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on FHI 360's official posting before applying.