Technical Advisor II - MNCH and Nutrition, PMI REACH Malaria

This position is contingent on funding.

Key Responsibilities:
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Provide overall MNCH technical backstopping for the project in Zimbabwe.
• Lead technical, management, and monitoring aspects of project activity implementation, and ensure adherence to PMI technical guidance and global best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to national and subnational levels in development of policies, guidelines, training materials in MNCH and participate in relevant MNCH technical working groups.
• Provide technical support for the implementation of PMI REACH Malaria activities in Zimbabwe, with a focus on improving the quality of clinical and community management of MNCH programs, immunization including malaria vaccine, and linkage to malaria prevention and case management and malaria in pregnancy, strengthening referral systems, and pre
• and in
• service capacity building.
• Maintain current technical knowledge on malaria, MNCH, nutrition, and other related public health topics, and manage introduction and scale
• up of best practices and technical interventions
• Assist the Chief of Party in developing annual work plans, budgets and performance reports.
• Manage and supervise technical teams in implementation of program activities
• Work with the Mo. H to actively use data for decision
• making and to identify how malaria control activities and the impact can be sustained over time.
• Take on Responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief of Party.

Basic Requirements
• Clinical degree Requirements (MD, clinical officer, nursing, midwife) preferred.
• Advanced degree in Public Health, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, epidemiology, medical or related field.
• Six+ years of Experience providing technical assistance and/or direct implementation Experience of public health programs in Zimbabwe.
• Experience designing and/or implementing integrated health programs with a focus on MNCH.
• Excellent technical Skills in the areas of maternal and child health, immunization, public health programs including malaria, with Experience in surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation with the ability to deliver quality, high impact projects while providing value to donors.
• Expertise in working with Ministries of Health and other stakeholders, donors, and partners to develop and build consensus on implementation plans and manage them to success.
• Experience working with USG funding mechanisms.
• Demonstrated Experience working in coordination with international, regional, and national NGOs.
• Excellent interpersonal Skills with ability to interact in a culturally sensitive manner with diverse internal and external individuals.
• Critical thinker, creative problem
• solver, and innovator.
• Fluency in English proficiency preferred. Strong writing Skills are an advantage.
• Ability to travel for an estimated 20
• 30% of the time
Preferred Requirements:
• Master’s degree in health sciences, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics or in the field of malaria programming required.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Provide overall MNCH technical backstopping for the project in Zimbabwe.
• Lead technical, management, and monitoring aspects of project activity implementation, and ensure adherence to PMI technical guidance and global best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to national and subnational levels in development of policies, guidelines, training materials in MNCH and participate in relevant MNCH technical working groups.
• Provide technical support for the implementation of PMI REACH Malaria activities in Zimbabwe, with a focus on improving the quality of clinical and community management of MNCH programs, immunization including malaria vaccine, and linkage to malaria prevention and case management and malaria in pregnancy, strengthening referral systems, and pre
• and in
• service capacity building.
• Maintain current technical knowledge on malaria, MNCH, nutrition, and other related public health topics, and manage introduction and scale
• up of best practices and technical interventions
• Assist the Chief of Party in developing annual work plans, budgets and performance reports.
• Manage and supervise technical teams in implementation of program activities
• Work with the Mo. H to actively use data for decision
• making and to identify how malaria control activities and the impact can be sustained over time.
• Take on Responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief of Party.

About UsCatholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, Education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS ́ Code of Conduct. CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people especially children and vulnerable adults to live free from abuse and harm. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the Skills, effort, Responsibilities, and Responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicant Instructions: Please email a cover letter, and curriculum vitae which should include three to: Zimbabwe.crs@crs.org. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.The closing date for applications is Monday, 17th November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.CRS does not charge application fees or processing fees to potential applicants or any fee throughout the recruitment process.Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. CRS carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.By applying for this job, the candidate understands and acknowledges that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect. Further, s/he understands that if successful, s/he will be subject to a comprehensive Experience check, and personal/professional will be asked to evaluate the candidate’s behaviors related to safeguarding related topics.