IPC MNCH Technical Director

About the role

The IPC/MNCH Technical Manager provides specialized technical leadership and day‑to‑day quality assurance for infection prevention and control (IPC), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) service readiness, and the integration of outbreak preparedness into the existing MNCH community‑to‑facility pathway. The role supports design, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of ACHIEVE’s IPC and MNCH activities, aligning them with global standards and project objectives. Working closely with district health authorities, health facilities and partners, the manager ensures technical quality, effective implementation and sustained MNCH outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for IPC, MNCH and emergency preparedness activities.
• Support implementation of evidence‑based approaches to strengthen MNCH service readiness and quality of care.
• Deliver capacity‑development assistance to partners for integrating IPC and emergency preparedness into routine MNCH services.
• Monitor implementation progress, track indicators and ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Develop, adapt and disseminate technical tools, standards, job aids and training materials.
• Conduct technical reviews of curricula, reports and implementation plans to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support facility‑ and community‑level assessments of service readiness, IPC practices and outbreak preparedness.

Required profile

• Master’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of global technical standards and guidance related to IPC, MNCH and health emergency preparedness.
• Demonstrated expertise in infection prevention and control, maternal‑newborn‑child health, and epidemic/pandemic preparedness.
• Experience supporting U.S.‑donor‑funded health programs.

Required skills

• Infection prevention and control (IPC)
• Maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) service readiness
• Health emergency preparedness and response