Technical Officer - Malaria

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For over 40 years, Jhpiego has partnered with governments, private sector, health experts, and communities to design and deliver innovative, evidence-based health solutions that strengthen health systems and improve the lives of women and families worldwide. In Kenya, Jhpiego is implementing two key malaria-focused projects aimed at improving uptake and coverage of IPTP in malaria-endemic counties as well as support the introduction of Multiple First-line Therapies (MFT) for managing uncomplicated malaria, aiming to strengthen treatment effectiveness and reduce drug resistance.

The Technical Officer – Malaria will provide technical expertise, coordination, planning, and supervision of these projects at county, sub-county, and health facility levels under the guidance of the Senior Malaria Advisor. The officer will jointly work with the project team to ensure successful implementation of activities, including work planning, budgeting, reporting, and supporting research and learning agendas, while fostering strong linkages with national and county health management teams and facility staff.

The Malaria project seeks to understand whether women can self-administer IPTp-SP and whether that can be enhanced with direct or Community Health Promoter (CHP)-mediated digital support, and what types of support are most effective based on a woman’s level of digital connectivity. The project will be implemented in Kenya, where the MoH is open to piloting self-administration of IPTp in malaria endemic counties to help improve uptake and coverage.

Reporting to the Senior Malaria Advisor,  the Technical Officer Malaria will support the Jhpiego team in implementing  Malaria IPTp and selected STOP AMDR activities at the county, subcounty and health facility levels as applicable. The TO will work closely with the county malaria control coordinators (CMCCs); county and subcounty HMTs and HF teams and will filter related requests for support and help shape our minimum package of care to the counties under his/her jurisdiction.

• Provide all necessary support to ensure the successful implementation of project activities, including work planning, budgeting, reconciliation of finances, and reporting.
• Ensure that Jhpiego’s scope of work for the Malaria projects are conducted and to the highest possible degree of quality.
• Support implementation care processes and tools required to implement self-administration and a digital platform to support self-administration by the clients.
• Support the implementation of a digital health platform that will support self-administration of IPTp by pregnant women and their care providers.
• Support the Research and Learning agenda for the Malaria projects. It is expected that she/he will filter county requests and align them to available project resources.
• Provide guidance in the orientation of county and subcounty-level opinion leaders in collaboration with the CHMTs/SHMTs, to improve their understanding of and actual implementation of the Malaria projects.
• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of planned activities within the county, under the overall supervision of the Senior Malaria Technical Advisor
• Provide technical expertise, coordination, and supervision of Malaria activities selected Malaria endemic counties.
• Support capacity building, supportive supervision, mentorship and coaching, on-the-job training, off-site orientation, dissemination of guidelines and standards, implementing quality improvement initiatives, fostering community-facility linkages, and other activities as outlined in the Malaria projects annual work plans.
• Provide program support to the Senior Malaria Advisor and other Jhpiego program, finance, and administrative staff; including helping with the preparation of proposals as requested.
• Assist the finance staff to prepare financial forms to advance/reimburse funds for on-going activities and reconcile payment documentation for program activities.
• Coordinate materials required for implementation of program activities in coordination with the Senior Malaria Advisor and ensure that these materials and supplies reach program activity implementation sites in a timely manner.
• Ensure that required technical and administrative reports are submitted on time and are completed accurately and professionally.
• Assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as required for successful implementation of program activities.
• Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt

 NOTE:  All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

• Model the mission and values stated above
• Participate in the business development processes
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
• Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
• Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
• Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives

• Bachelors degree in health or public health (such as MBCHB, BSc Nursing, Public Health etc)
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience, particularly in the areas of malaria.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health, counties, health facilities, and the community levels is an advantage.
• A demonstrated track record of providing technical assistance, training, mentorship, supervision for strengthening healthcare services and quality improvement approaches.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to facilitate program implementation.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy, dynamic personality and a team player
• Familiarity and ability to effectively use digital collaboration tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and similar platforms for communication, coordination, and reporting
• Familiarity with Digital health tools that advance access to services in an advantage.

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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The closing date for applications is Monday, 15th December 2025.

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