Child And Adolescent Health Manager

Requirements

• Master's degree in public health, Global Health, Paediatrics or equivalent. A clinical background is required 
  

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in managing child, adolescent health and immunization programs or broader RMNCAH projects, preferably in urban health settings 
  

• Lead the planning and implementation of child and adolescent health activities ensuring alignment with GoU and USAID priorities. 
  

• Collaborate with Ministry of Health (MOH), Local governments, health facilities, partners and communities to improve quality of Child and adolescent health services. 
  

• Identify and address gaps in immunization coverage and develop strategies to increase immunization coverage, reduce Zero dose children among urban populations and improve equity in immunisation services 
  

• Lead the project’s efforts to promote integration of immunisation in other routine services to minimise missed opportunities 
  

• Lead developing strategies to integrate adolescent friendly services into other routine services 
  

• Coordinate with the MOH and other partners to ensure consistent supply of medicines, vaccines and related supplies in the project area. 
  

• Ensure that child health and adolescent activities are integrated into broader RMNCAH and urban health strategies. 
  

• Lead capacity building and performance management efforts for integrated child health and adolescent health services in the target districts. 
  

• Support implementation of integrated community activities to promote key family care practices. 
  

• Work closely with the project staff to track child and adolescent health indicators ensuring the collection, analysis and use of data to inform program improvements. 
  

• Maintain diplomatic and high-quality interactions and clear and consistent communications internally and with partners.  
  

• Serve as the primary liaison for child and adolescent health within the project, ensuring open communication with all relevant parties.