Program Lead – Maternal Newborn and Child Health

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is implementing The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a project funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) through The Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (GI), Department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.Overview

Jhpiego is seeking a visionary and results-driven Program Lead to manage a flagship newborn health initiative focused on reducing preventable newborn deaths, improving quality of care, and advancing care for small and sick newborns including preterm babies. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence policy, strengthen health systems, and deliver sustainable impact at scale.
The role will drive implementation of evidence-based interventions, foster innovation, build strategic partnerships, and support national and county governments to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes across Kenya.
The successful candidate will be expected to help expand access to high-quality maternal and newborn care, increase adoption of innovative life-saving interventions for small, sick and preterm babies, strengthen country ownership, improve health outcomes, and be part of the regional and global team positioning Jhpiego as a leading technical partner in maternal and newborn health.

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