Maternal and Newborn Health Project Manager

Project SummaryThe Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Manager to lead the day-to day coordination and successful implementation of KUHeS’s technical scope within a high-profile consortium project. The project aims to strengthen maternal and newborn care (MNH) across two health clusters in Blantyre and Lilongwe through facility upgrades, workforce training and capacity building, improved referral systems, enhanced community engagement, and robust monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adapting (MELA) systems.Position DetailsDepartment : PaediatricsLocation    : Blantyre, MalawiReports to  : Principal InvestigatorContract Type : 2 year Fixed-TermPosition OverviewThe Project Manager will ensure seamless coordination among KUHeS, consortium partners, the donor and the Malawi Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS).Key Duties and Responsibilities Project Planning & ImplementationLead KUHeS’s internal and consortium-level work planning, budgeting, and implementation tracking for all KUHeS-led activities in the consortium.Coordinate closely with consortium partners and MoHS to ensure aligned planning, joint work plans, and efficient delivery across the four main activity streams.Support program start-up, governance structures, and coordination mechanisms at national, district, and facility levels.Track progress against milestones and proactively address implementation bottlenecksTechnical Oversight & Activity ManagementOversee KUHeS’s contributions to Standards-based assessments of service readiness and clinical care at 8 targeted facilities (1 CEmONC + 3 BEmONC per district).Ensure effective delivery of Health worker capacity building, including pre- and in-service training, bedside mentorship, simulation-based learning, and integration of key interventions (eMOTIVE bundle, quality improvement, mortality audits).Support integration of midwifery model of care approaches acrossStrength emergency referral systems and community engagementSupport the deployment and supervision of staff working at targetedLead regular internal team meetings, internal learning sessions and other teamCollect notes and reports for documentation and follow-Promote effective communication within the team making sure each member is well-informed and aligns with project goals, objectives, and desired resultsMonitoring, Evaluation for Learning and Adaptation-ReportingContribute to the development and implementation of the joint MEL framework, including indicators, DHIS2 dashboards, data quality assessments, and adaptive management processes.Lead regular internal tracking of KUHeS’s key performance indicators, deliverables, and milestones.Facilitate monthly facility reviews, quarterly adaptive management sessions, stakeholder meetings, and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.Prepare high-quality progress reports, quarterly reviews, and donor updates for KUHeS and the consortium.Prepare research proposals for IRB submissionStakeholder Engagement & RepresentationServe as a key point of contact for KUHeS within the consortium, with MoHS Reproductive Health Directorate and District Health Management Teams.Support national and district-level coordination forums and technical workingEnsure strong collaboration with the CDC Foundation on independent evaluationCompliance & OperationsEnsure all activities comply with donor requirements and organizationalSupport procurement and logistics for equipment, training, and programSupport budget tracking and expenditure monitoring for KUHeS’s activities in coordination with finance and administration team.Manage project risks and support adaptive management in response to implementation challenges.