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Key Highlights: FHI 360, a non-profit organization operating in more than 70 countries, is looking for a Child Health Technical Officer for its health project in Zambézia province. The team brings together experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, youth, research, and technology.
The position is based in Quelimane, Zambézia. Applications must be submitted through the FHI 360 careers portal (Workday), under the job opening "Child Health Technical Officer" (requisition 2026201473). The application deadline is October 16, 2026. The base annual salary range is between 34,000 and 43,000 US dollars (USD).
The selected candidate plans and implements clinical activities across health facilities and within communities. Provides technical support for implementation and training to the Government and other partners, includes capacity-building and mentoring activities, and monitors the quality of training and healthcare delivery initiatives.
Develops a training and practice adoption strategy that strengthens the capacity of district and health facility professionals to meet clinical standards of care in Maternal and Child Health. Implements supervision and mentorship models for service providers.
Ensures activities are implemented in accordance with standard operating protocols. Collaborates with the project team on planning and implementing service-strengthening activities and ensures coordination and engagement with Government professionals at provincial and district levels.
Responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the consolidation of monitoring data on clinical indicators related to pediatric care delivered in the community.
Contributes content on clinical activities and participates in the preparation of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and financial reports required by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the United States Department of State.
Participates in provincial technical working groups on child health thematic areas in the absence of the Senior Technical Officer.
Reports to the Senior Child Health Technical Officer. Receives guidance on methods and procedures applicable to new projects and tasks, and may provide guidance to lower-level staff. The position carries no direct team supervision responsibilities.
Office-based work with computer equipment and a mobile phone. FHI 360 expects a significant portion of time to be spent in healthcare delivery facilities, with travel of up to 50% of working time.
Applications must be submitted via the official FHI 360 careers platform on Workday: FHI 360 careers portal, under the "Child Health Technical Officer" vacancy (requisition 2026201473). Complete the required fields, attach your CV, and submit your application before the deadline.
The deadline closes on October 16, 2026. Make sure your submission is completed before sending. Applications are handled exclusively through the FHI 360 portal; third-party links or aggregator websites are not taken into account.
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Academic Qualifications
Medical Doctor or Senior Nurse, with training in Public Health.
Professional Experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience in clinical care and Public Health, including Maternal and Child Health programs.
Experience in designing and delivering training and mentoring activities at the district and health facility levels. Experience delivering clinical maternal and child health services as part of a mentorship team focused on meeting clinical standards.
Experience in Nampula or Zambézia provinces is an advantage. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Government officials and community stakeholders.
Technical Skills
Moderate knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to providing technical support to research studies. Understanding of political, contextual, and ethical issues within the intervention areas. Clear, professional, and positive communication. Excellent written and oral communication skills in Portuguese. Organizational and analytical skills. Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and draft reports. Ability to troubleshoot and implement corrective measures.
Core Competencies
Project management (planning and time management), building and managing systems and processes, problem-solving, and driving impact.
Languages
Fluency in Portuguese is required. Basic knowledge of English is an advantage. Knowledge of a local language is an advantage.
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