Senior Technical Advisor, MNCH at Family Health International (FHI 360)

ByMuhuddin Samaila

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor, MNCH

Requisition ID: 2026200360
Location: Abuja
Supervisor: Technical Director

Job Summary

  • Under the supervision of the Technical Director , the Senior Technical Advisor (STA), MNCH will be responsible for providing technical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for MNCH interventions under the EpiC MNCH/N Project.
  • The STA will ensure that program design and implementation reflect global best practices, national guidelines, and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:

  • Provide technical guidance for design, roll-out, and monitoring of MNCH interventions.
  • Lead development and adaptation of tools, SOPs, guidelines, and job aids for MNCH programming.
  • Ensure integration of evidence-based approaches across continuum of care.
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Program Quality and M&E:

  • Provide oversight for MNCH M&E indicators, quality improvement approaches, and data use.
  • Support documentation of lessons learned.

Stakeholders Coordination:

  • Represent EpiC Nigeria in MNCH technical forums, working groups, and donor engagements.
  • Strengthen partnerships with government and partners.

Capacity Strengthening:

  • Mentor project staff, state government teams and PHC health workers

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Master’s degree, in Public health, Medicine, Nursing or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in MNCH technical leadership.
  • Knowledge of national MNCH policies, PHC systems and global practices.
  • Familiarity with U.S. Department of State (DOS)–funded programs and experience engaging with stakeholders is highly desirable.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated success working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments is required.
  • Prior experience must clearly demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies outlined above.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

  • Extensive knowledge and technical expertise in Advanced MNCH.
  • Ability to design and adapt technical strategies.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Experience supervising teams.
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and a sound understanding of the political, social, and ethical issues surrounding Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH).
  • Demonstrated capacity to work independently, using initiative to manage a high-volume workflow.
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in planning, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as a team member.
  • Strong community mobilization, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact and respond to requests for technical guidance in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and standard MS Office applications to accurately enter, retrieve, and manage data and information.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage competing tasks under tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time as required by the role.
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Typical Physical Demands:

  • Typical office environment.
  • Ability to drive long hours on regular basis.
  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

  • 50% – 60%.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Go to Senior Technical Advisor, MNCH at Family Health International (FHI 360) to Apply

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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