Technical Associate – MNCHIN

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, works at the heart of health innovation — designing smart, people-centered solutions to save and transform lives of women, children and their families. From ending preventable deaths of mothers and their newborns to protecting children with vaccines and ending life-threatening malnutrition in the first 1,000 days, we’re helping reimagine health that leaves no one behind. Our growing MNCH portfolio spans maternal, newborn and child health, immunization, nutrition, and digital health.

We’re looking for young, impact-driven technical minds (based in Nairobi and Homabay) to join our maternal, newborn, and child health, immunization and nutrition (MNCHIN) team — someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves to save lives. We seek your technical rigor and creative thinking to help us deliver bold, impactful, and sustainable solutions to save the lives of women and children.

As a Technical Associate – MNCHIN, you’ll be an active thought partner and contributor to delivering lifesaving MNCHIN high impact interventions. Your day might look like this:

• Help co-design and implement new/innovative service delivery models to expand access to quality MNCHIN services, e.g., reaching zero-dose children, MIYCN, etc.
• Support onsite mentorship and translate technical content into tools and processes that actually work on the ground.
• Write technical briefs, presentations, and donor reports.
• Bring energy to brainstorming sessions, help test innovations, and feedback what’s working — and what’s not.
• Collect insights from health facilities and document learnings.

Who You Are

This role is designed for an early-career professional eager to contribute meaningfully to MNCHIN programming — and unafraid to question the status quo. You’ll provide technical, operational, and learning support to Jhpiego’s MNCHIN interventions, working closely with seasoned public health experts, digital innovators, and frontline teams. If you’re the right fit:

• You’ve got a degree in public health, nursing and/or midwifery, community health, or a related field.
• You’re early in your career (minimum 3 years’ experience) and excited to apply what you know.
• You’re a doer and a thinker — organized and analytical.
• You care about communities, but you also know how to speak donor or policy language when needed.
• You can help design, implement and monitor strategies for MNCHIN at the county level.
• You can document success stories, best practices, innovations, and case studies from implementation sites.
• You can coordinate with county health departments, health facility teams, community stakeholders and other partners and can help with the implementation of county annual workplans
• You’re familiar with MOH systems, policies, and guidelines in Kenya.
• You have demonstrated ability to work independently, think critically, and adapt quickly.
• You’re a strong communicator in writing and verbally.
• You will bring fresh ideas to strengthen delivery of services — from digital tracking to behavior change.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who is:

• A natural collaborator — you listen, reflect, and contribute with respect.
• A creative problem solver — you think on your feet and bring ideas that haven’t been tried before.
• Able to adhere to organizational and donor standards and policies.
• Energized by impact — you’re not here for titles, you’re here for change. You’re a learner who asks “how can we do this better?”
• A team player with emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.
• A good communicator and writer.
• A Kenyan national who brings lived experience and local insight to the work.

What You’ll Get

• A chance to launch your public health career with purpose and impact.
• Mentorship from seasoned MNCH experts, and access to global best practices.
• Opportunities to travel, learn, and work across different counties.
• A dynamic, inclusive team that values fresh ideas, and collective growth.
• Be part of a team that values learning, innovation, and impact to save lives.
• Work in an environment that values passion, integrity, agility, and excellence.

How to Apply

Please submit as one continuous document:

• A one-page cover letter telling us:
  • Why this role excites you.
  • Your interest in MNCH, immunization, and nutrition.
  • A challenge in public health you’d like to help solve.
  • A small thing you've done that made a big difference.
  • What makes you a unique fit for this role.
• Your CV

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from young professionals, first-generation graduates, and those with non-traditional backgrounds who are innovative and passionate about public health and evidence-driven change. You don’t need to tick every box — just bring your curiosity, integrity, and drive.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

EEO is the Law”

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