Program Officer – Maternal Health Initiative

About the role

Jhpiego is seeking a highly motivated Program Officer to lead the implementation of a catalytic maternal health initiative in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The role focuses on accelerating the statewide scale‑up of evidence‑based postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) prevention, detection, and treatment interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day implementation of maternal and newborn health activities related to PPH scale‑up across 225 primary health care facilities and selected hospitals.
• Support operational rollout of the WHO‑recommended E‑MOTIVE care bundle, including heat‑stable carbetocin, calibrated obstetric drapes, and tranexamic acid.
• Translate approved implementation strategies into actionable field‑level activities with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Facilitate alignment and execution across national, state, LGA, facility, and partner structures.
• Identify implementation gaps and propose program refinements.
• Prepare, implement, and track detailed work plans, activity schedules, procurement plans, and budgets.
• Monitor progress against milestones and address operational bottlenecks.
• Coordinate capacity‑building activities such as trainings, mentoring, supportive supervision, peer learning exchanges, webinars, and technical learning sessions.
• Assist technical teams in developing implementation tools, job aids, SOPs, and learning resources.
• Liaise with the Federal Ministry of Health, Kebbi State Ministry of Health, primary health care agencies, professional associations, implementing partners, and donors.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in program coordination or project management within maternal and newborn health.
• Knowledge of postpartum haemorrhage prevention and treatment interventions, especially the E‑MOTIVE approach.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with government ministries, health agencies, and international partners.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to monitor performance and address implementation challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Required skills