Technical Assistant

Position Overview

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with partners, is implementing the research project titled "Evaluating Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Nutrition and Health (MNCNH) Innovation Impact in Rwanda." This project supports the Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V, 2024–2029) and evaluates high-impact interventions, including Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS), Calcium Supplementation, Intravenous Iron, PPH Bundles, and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Technical Assistant to serve as the lead technical resource guiding the nutrition components of the MNCNH Innovation Impact Project. The successful candidate will ensure that nutrition interventions are scientifically sound, ethically implemented, and effectively integrated into maternal, neonatal, and child health research activities. The role bridges research design and field implementation to ensure that evidence generated translates into improved practices and policies within Rwanda's health system.

Position Details

• Location: Ministry of Health, Kigali, Rwanda (with occasional travel to project sites)
• Reports To: Research Coordinator
• Contract Type: Full-time
• Duration: One year, renewable

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the implementation of project activities in accordance with approved study protocols and national guidelines
• Support coordination of project activities across participating health facilities and stakeholders
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to health facilities to assess adherence to study protocols, nutrition standards, and quality assurance measures
• Identify operational challenges, including stock management issues or protocol deviations, and recommend corrective actions
• Assist in the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and implementation tools
• Provide on-site technical mentorship and capacity building to implementation teams