Maternal and Child Health Expert

NTU International A/S; Manama; On-site; BHD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International A/S is seeking a Senior Key Expert – Maternal and Child Health Expert (Cat. II) to provide strategic and technical support to the Syrian Ministry of Health.

The role focuses on strengthening maternal and child health services, nutrition programming, health systems and evidence-based policy within Syria's humanitarian and early-recovery context. The candidate will deliver strategic advice, lead complex programmes with donors such as UNICEF, WFP or UNFPA, and translate evidence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, or a related field.
• Strong project management, organisational and planning skills.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate and support project teams and government counterparts.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical support to strengthen maternal and child health services, nutrition programming, health systems and policy development.
• Advise on evidence-based policy and programme development in Syria's humanitarian and early-recovery context.
• Lead and coordinate with government counterparts and donors on multi-partner nutrition and health programmes.
• Translate evidence into policy and programme decisions and review technical designs.
• Contribute to governance strengthening and capacity development within the Syrian MOH.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Microsoft Office

Public Health

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health/Nutrition/Maternal and Child Health

Job description

Key Expert – Maternal and Child Health Expert (Cat. II)

Project: Technical Assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Health - Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Governance.

Indicative Start Date: 9 December 2026

Implementation Period: 14 months (indicative end date: 9 February 2028)

NTU International is currently identifying qualified experts for the EU-funded project \"Technical Assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Health - Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Governance.\"

The assignment aims to support the institutional strengthening and governance capacities of the Syrian Ministry of Health, contributing to more effective institutional performance, evidence-based decision-making, accountability and sustainable capacity development.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Key Expert – Maternal and Child Health Expert (Cat. II) to provide strategic and technical support to the Syrian Ministry of Health in strengthening maternal and child health services, nutrition programming, health systems and evidence-based policy and programme development, particularly within Syria's humanitarian and early-recovery context.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, or a related field.
• Strong project management, organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and support project teams and government counterparts.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

General Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in development, public Health, or nutrition, with a focus on health systems strengthening in the Syrian context.

Specific Professional Experience

3-5 years of experience in a senior technical role providing strategic guidance for large-scale, multi-partner nutrition or health programmes.

Experience working in the public health/nutrition sector in Syria, with a demonstrable understanding of health systems and the humanitarian-development nexus.

Demonstrated professional experience in maternal and child health and/or nutrition.

Proven track record of providing strategic technical advice and translating evidence into policy and programmatic decisions.

Significant experience reviewing technical programme designs, theories of change and implementation plans.

Experience working on large-scale, multi-country or multi-partner donor-funded programmes, including programmes implemented or funded by organisations such as UNICEF, WFP or UNFPA.

Language Requirements

• English: Good written and verbal communication skills - mandatory.
• Arabic: Proficiency is considered an asset.