Associate, Sexual Reproductive Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Job Description

CHAI Sierra Leone is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate to support two complementary program workstreams: the introduction and scale-up of hormonal intrauterine devices (H-IUDs) as part of the national family planning (FP) agenda, and the optimization of pediatric HIV treatment through the adoption of the new dispersible triple fixed-dose combination dolutegravir-containing product (pALD) for children living with HIV (CLHIV). The Associate will work closely with the Ministry of Health (MoH), implementing partners, and CHAI global and country teams to translate strategy into measurable on-the-ground results.

Responsibilities

• Support the MoH in operationalizing the national H-IUD introduction plan across the three priority districts of Bo, Port Loko, and Western Area Rural, coordinating logistics, facility readiness, and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in planning and coordinating competency-based provider training for approximately 120 providers across 40 high-volume facilities, including scheduling, preparation of training materials, and participant tracking.
• Support post-training mentorship and MoH-led supportive supervision activities to reinforce provider skills and quality of care.
• Coordinate facility activation efforts, including ensuring availability of required equipment, client education materials, job aids, registers, and commodities—in collaboration with MoH and UNFPA.
• Monitor family planning service delivery and commodity stock status, flagging supply gaps for timely resolution.
• Support targeted demand generation activities, including engagement with community health workers, peer educators, community leaders, and media platforms,
• Contribute to integration of H-IUD services into postpartum FP and post-abortion care services.
• Compile and analyse program monitoring data, prepare regular progress reports, and contribute to donor reporting requirements.
• Conduct a needs assessment with the Ministry of Health and key partners to identify technical assistance required to support and accelerate the national adoption of pALD for children living with HIV.
• Support the development of a national pALD implementation plan, including timelines, rollout strategies, and coordination with key partners.
• Support review and adaptation of national guidelines, treatment protocols, training materials and job aids related to paediatric HIV treatment.
• Assist with product quantification and forecasting processes to reflect the transition to pALD, working with supply chain counterparts and the national HIV program.
• Facilitate coordination with regulatory authorities to support timely product registration and introduction where applicable.
• Represent CHAI in relevant national and global working groups on paediatric HIV treatment optimization, documenting discussions, tracking action items, and sharing progress updates.
• Track program progress and contribute to semi-annual progress reporting against agreed metrics and support ongoing monitoring of transition targets.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with MoH counterparts, partner organizations (Global Fund, UNFPA, and others), and CHAI global technical teams.
• Contribute to knowledge management and documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and programmatic evidence.
• Support the Country Director and Program Leads in strategic planning, proposal development, and other emerging priorities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social sciences, or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in global or public health program implementation, ideally in low- or middle-income country settings.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in at least one of the following areas: sexual and reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDS, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, synthesize, and interpret health data to inform programmatic decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to produce clear technical documents and reports for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with data management tools or platforms is an advantage.

Advantages

• Experience working with or within Ministries of Health or government health systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Familiarity with IUD service delivery, provider training methodologies, or community-based demand generation in FP programs.
• Knowledge of pediatric HIV treatment landscapes, including dolutegravir-based regimens and pediatric HIV commodity supply chains.
• Experience supporting donor-funded programs (Global Fund, FCDO, Unitaid, or similar).
• Experience with facility-level health information systems and routine health data reporting (e.g., DHIS2).
• Knowledge of Sierra Leone's health system is a significant advantage.