Clinical Coordinator

NEST360 is a multi-country alliance committed to reducing neonatal mortality through innovative technologies and health systems strengthening. With new funding from the Beginnings Fund, the program is expanding its proven quality improvement (QI) strategies to include maternal health, ensuring integrated care for mothers and newborns. In Malawi, NEST360, implemented by Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, continues to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) by scaling up lifesaving maternal and newborn interventions. This includes: deploying innovative technologies, strengthening clinical and technical capacity, establishing a sustainable supply chain and distribution network. The Beginnings Fund focuses on enhancing maternal and newborn care at secondary and tertiary healthcare levels in Malawi. To drive this mission, NEST360 is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions:-

Job Title       : Clinical Coordinator (1 post)
Location  : Lilongwe, Malawi (with periodic travel to Beginnings Fund focus districts – Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzimba)
Reports To : Administratively: Country Director, NEST360 Malawi
Functionally : Maternal Health Program Lead, NEST360 Global
Duration  : 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract (Renewable)

Position Summary:

The Clinical Coordinator – Maternal Health will provide clinical leadership, strategic direction, and technical oversight for maternal health initiatives, equipment integration, and innovations in Malawi. This role involves close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), district health teams, implementing partners, and healthcare facilities to design, implement, and sustain high-impact maternal health interventions.

This is a leadership opportunity to shape maternal health innovations, influence national policies, and improve maternal outcomes in Malawi.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical & Strategic Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of maternal health initiatives aligned with national guidelines and NEST360’s strategic goals.
• Provide clinical expertise to ensure interventions are evidence-based, context- appropriate, and sustainable.
• Support the selection, deployment, and optimization of maternal health technologies and equipment.
• Represent NEST360 in national maternal health technical working groups, policy discussions, and donor engagements.

2.  Quality Improvement (QI) & Program Impact

• Oversee the development and rollout of maternal health QI packages, tools, and learning collaboratives.
• Strengthen district and facility-level capacity in QI methodologies and best practices
• Work with Quality Improvement and M&E teams to track key maternal health indicators and program performance.

3.  Program Management & Integration

• Ensure synergy between maternal and newborn health interventions in collaboration with NEST360 neonatal teams.
• Contribute to work plans, budgets, donor reports, and project documentation.
• Support supply chain strengthening for maternal health equipment and commodities.

4. Capacity Building & Mentorship

• Provide clinical mentorship and supervision oversight to healthcare providers in project-supported facilities.
• Facilitate training on emergency obstetric care (EmOC), maternal health equipment, and QI approaches.

5. Partnerships & Advocacy

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with MOH, professional associations (e.g., AOGM, PACHA), academia, and implementing partners.
• Advocate for the adoption and scale-up of successful maternal health innovations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Essential:
  • Medical Doctor (MD) with specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB- GYN).
  • Minimum 4 years of clinical experience in maternal health, preferably in low- resource settings.
  • Proven leadership in maternal health QI programs, EmOC, or health systems
  • Strong experience working with MOH, district health teams, and stakeholders.
• Desirable
  • Experience with maternal health technologies/equipment (e.g., ultrasound, fetal monitors, hemorrhage devices).
  • Familiarity with donor-funded projects (e.g., USAID, Global Fund, UN agencies).
  • Training in QI methodologies (e.g., PDSA, standards-based management).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to mentor teams, analyze data, and drive programmatic improvements

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications in a one PDF file which includes a cover letter, CV with names, emails, and contact of professional referees and copies of relevant certificates to:

The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences,
Mahatma Gandhi Road Campus,
P/Bag 360,
Chichiri, Blantyre 3.
Or email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw

Indicate position applied for on the envelope for hard copy applications and indicate the same in the subject line of your email for electronic submissions. Applications should reach the Registrar not later than 29th August 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Reference check shall be conducted to successful candidates.

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