Nutrition technical advisor

OVERVIEWJhpiego is an international, non-profit health organisation affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. The organisation develops innovations to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers, improve health systems and enhance the delivery of quality healthcare services.Since 1999, Jhpiego has collaborated with the Government of Malawi and various partners to implement interventions in maternal, newborn and child health, family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment.Jhpiego invites applications from highly qualified professionals for the position of Nutrition Technical Advisor under the Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCH-N) programme in Malawi.The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and leadership in the design, implementation and oversight of nutrition interventions, ensuring integrated and high-quality service delivery across programme locations.JOB TYPE: Full TimeDate Posted: Saturday, 31st October 2026Application Deadline: Thursday, 12th November 2026Duty Station: Lilongwe, MalawiPOSITION: NUTRITION TECHNICAL ADVISORJOB SUMMARYThe Nutrition Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and guidance on nutrition interventions under the MNCH-N programme. The role involves coordinating nutrition activities across the continuum of care, strengthening the capacity of healthcare workers and community health workers, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring effective integration of nutrition services into broader maternal, newborn and child health programmes.Working under the supervision of the Project Director and Technical Director, the Advisor will collaborate closely with the Senior MNH Advisor, Child Health Advisor and other technical, programme and operations staff.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Technical Leadership and Service DeliveryCoordinate the implementation of high-impact nutrition interventions across the continuum of care, from preconception through early childhood, within the MNCH-N framework.Provide technical guidance and support for nutrition interventions, including Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), micronutrient supplementation and nutrition counselling.Support the integration of nutrition services into key healthcare contact points, including antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), Kangaroo Mother Care, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT), and Integrated Family Health Outreach Clinics (IFHOCS).Promote essential IYCF practices throughout antenatal, perinatal and postnatal care, including implementation of revised UNICEF/WHO Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative guidelines.Strengthen facility- and community-based growth monitoring and promotion activities.Oversee the identification and treatment of moderate and severe acute malnutrition through inpatient Nutrition Rehabilitation Units (NRUs) and outpatient CMAM services.Promote the uptake and use of essential micronutrients, including iron-folate for pregnant women and vitamin A for children under five.Support the availability, procurement and utilisation of essential nutrition commodities and supplies in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.2. Capacity Strengthening and Quality ImprovementLead the development, adaptation and dissemination of evidence-based Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) training materials, job aids and mentoring tools for healthcare workers and partners.Provide and facilitate on-the-job training, simulation exercises and mentorship for healthcare providers and community health workers on nutrition protocols and quality improvement initiatives.Oversee mentoring and professional development of nutrition professionals, healthcare workers and local partner staff to ensure high-quality nutrition service delivery.Provide technical oversight of nutrition services for children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) at primary and hospital levels.Collaborate with technical and quality improvement advisors, the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to monitor and improve the quality of integrated MNCH-N services using local service delivery data.3. Programme Implementation and CoordinationLead the development, implementation and monitoring of nutrition activities within the integrated project work plan, ensuring alignment with government and donor priorities.Work closely with the Project Director, Technical Director and MNCH advisors to set and achieve nutrition priorities.Collaborate with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and data teams to develop and implement monitoring plans and ensure effective use of nutrition data for programme review and adaptation.Document successes, lessons learned and challenges.Contribute to timely quarterly and annual reporting of nutrition activities and results.Oversee and mentor local partners' nutrition implementation activities a