SCOPE OF WORK
JOB DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK
Position Title: Technical Specialist
Location: Abuja Nigeria
Reports To: Technical Manager
This job description (JD)/scope of work (SOW) sets forth the responsibilities of the Technical Specialist at Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect), a non-profit organization registered in 2021 and based in Nigeria with a mandate to strengthen health systems and quality of service delivery.
Position Overview
The Technical Specialist will support implementation of a programme focused on emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC) and maternal and newborn health (MNH), improving the quality, availability and continuity of services at supported primary and secondary facilities. The role will advance evidence-based interventions through health systems strengthening, facility readiness, capacity building, mentorship, quality improvement, referral systems and routine data use.
The Specialist will work with government, partners and facilities to implement programme workplans, track deliverables and indicators, address bottlenecks and document lessons.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Support implementation of approved EmONC and MNH priorities across primary and secondary care.
- Support integration of evidence-based EmONC and MNH interventions into routine services in line with national guidelines and state priorities.
- Provide technical assistance to state, LGA/LGHA and facility structures to implement plans and strengthen quality EmONC and MNH services.
- Support capacity building through simulation-based training, low-dose high-frequency practice, mentorship and QI approaches.
- Support facility readiness assessments and action plans addressing staffing, competencies, commodities, equipment, infrastructure, referral and service-delivery gaps.
- Support use of clinical protocols and job aids, routine skills practice and debriefs, facility champions, and monitoring of practice uptake.
- Support QI, clinical audit and relevant MPDSR linkages to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and review progress.
- Work with SBCC teams and community structures to address demand barriers and strengthen awareness, early identification, referral and follow-up.
- Support government adoption of evidence-based EmONC and MNH interventions through existing plans, TWGs, supervision, CPD and QI structures.
- Support data-quality checks and performance reviews, and track corrective actions against indicators and deliverables.
- Monitor commodity availability, facility readiness and referral functionality; escalate bottlenecks and follow up with teams and partners.
- Contribute to workplans, budgets, schedules, risk logs and deliverable trackers, aligned with approved priorities and timelines.
- Coordinate technical follow-up with government, partners and facilities; document commitments and track outstanding actions.
- Participate in TWGs, stakeholder meetings and programme reviews; document key decisions and actions.
- Prepare reports, presentations, briefs and lessons learned; update the Technical Manager on progress, risks and issues requiring escalation.
Required Job Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine (Preferably), Nursing, Midwifery or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC) and maternal and newborn health programming.
- Demonstrated experience working with government health structures at national and/or state levels in Nigeria.
- Experience with donor-funded programmes, Ministries of Health, implementing partners and multi-stakeholder coordination.
- Skills in technical implementation, data use, QI, work planning and technical writing.
- Experience in EmONC/MNH service delivery, facility readiness, clinical capacity building or quality improvement is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and facilitation skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and evidence-based decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, activities and deadlines independently.
- Ability to work collaboratively with government, facilities and partners.
- Commitment to equitable, respectful and high-quality health service delivery.
- Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with DHIS2 or other health information systems is desirable.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and follow-through.
- Fluency in spoken and written English; a relevant Nigerian language is an advantage.
Duration and Terms
- Full-time position, based in Abuja Office with frequent travel to project sites.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply by sending an updated resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the position to [email protected], using the job title “Technical Specialist – Abuja” as the subject of the email.
All applications should be sent on or before 11:59 PM Nigerian Time, 26th October 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is advised. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TAConnect is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
