Regional Project Coordinator

Overview

The Reaching Impact Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) program is saving lives and improving health by controlling the HIV pandemic and strengthening global health security to limit the spread of deadly disease outbreaks. RISE uses evidence-based practices from over 20 years of PEPFAR implementation to address critical HIV priorities along with global health security (GHS), maternal, newborn, and child health and Nutrition (MNCH-N), tuberculosis (TB), Malaria, data systems, supply chain and commodity management, and other cross-cutting areas.

In Burundi, Jhpiego is recruiting for a Regional Project Coordinator (RPC) position for Gitega province to oversee and coordinate implementation of the RISE MNCH-N project at the regional level. The position will be based on field (Gitega).

The Regional Project Coordinator will provide strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight of all programmatic activities in the assigned region, ensuring high-quality implementation, strong collaboration with government counterparts, effective team management, and alignment with national priorities, donor requirements, and Jhpiego standards.

Responsibilities

Summary Scope of Work

The Regional Project Coordinator is responsible for providing strategic, technical, and programmatic leadership for the implementation of high‑impact maternal, newborn, child health, immunization, and nutrition interventions under the RISE Burundi MNCH‑N project. The RPC ensures that interventions are evidence-based, integrated across the continuum of care (household–community–facility–referral), and aligned with national policies and global standards.

The role includes overseeing Quality Improvement Officers and regional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities; representing Jhpiego at the regional level; coordinating Technical Working Groups (TWGs); supporting supply chain readiness for life-saving maternal, newborn, and child health commodities; and ensuring strong community-to-facility referral linkages.

Working closely with regional health authorities, facility staff, program teams, and the central M&E unit, the Regional M&E Officer supports data quality assurance, use of data for program improvement, and strengthening of routine health information systems across the assigned region.

Reporting Structure

• Position Reports To: Deputy Project Director.
• Position Supervised: Regional M&E officers, Quality improvement officers, field-based project staff or local partners if any.

Responsibilities: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of responsibilities are expected to

• Model organizational mission and values
• Participate in the business development process
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and learning
• Make responsible decisions that ensure time and cost efficiency with clear accountability

Specific Duties and responsibilities

Regional Program Leadership & Coordination

• Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for integrated RISE-MNCH-N activities, ensuring alignment with national priorities and evidence-based practices
• Coordinate integrated delivery of RISE-MNCH-N, and cross-cutting interventions;
• Ensure alignment of regional activities with national strategies, project workplans, and donor priorities.
• Facilitate innovative approaches to implement targeted RISE-MNCH-N services and improve quality of care across the continuum—from preconception to early childhood

• Facilitate mentorship and build capacity of project staff, health workers (doctors, nurses, midwives) and local partner staff at individual, organizational, and facility levels.

Team Management & Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and support regional project staff to ensure high performance and accountability;
• Facilitate regular team meetings, performance reviews, and supportive supervision;
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented team culture.

Planning, Implementation & Performance Monitoring

• Lead regional planning processes, including development of activity plans and monitoring of progress against targets;
• Coordinate implementation of high-impact RISE-MNCH-N interventions, including ANC, facility readiness for labor and delivery, newborn care, postnatal care, and integrated child illness management (IMNCI);
• Track implementation milestones and address bottlenecks in coordination with technical and support teams;
• Work closely with Monitoring & Evaluation teams to ensure quality data collection and use for decision-making and prioritization of interventions, use program and M&E data to inform adaptive management and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement-Collaboration & Representation

• Serve as the primary point of contact with Regional and District Health Offices, local authorities, and partners;
• Represent the project in regional coordination forums, technical working groups, and partner meetings;
• Strengthening collaboration with government counterparts to support sustainability and ownership;
• Under the guidance of the Project Director and Deputy Project Director, coordinate with other U.S. Government (USG) and non-USG projects to identify and reinforce synergies and enhance MNCH-N outcomes.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure quality of program implementation in line with Jhpiego standards, donor requirements (DoS: Department of States), and national guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with financial, procurement, and administrative procedures at regional level;
• Identify and mitigate programmatic, operational, and contextual risks.

Coordination with Support Functions

• Work closely with M&E, Quality Improvement Officers, Finance, Supply Chain, and HR teams to ensure smooth implementation;
• Support accurate reporting, documentation, and timely submission of required deliverables;
• Contribute to donor reporting, success stories, and learning products.

Capacity Building & Sustainability

• Support capacity strengthening of regional health teams and facility staff;
• Promote integration of project approaches into routine health systems;
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and innovations from the region.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• A medical degree with at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in health program implementation; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred), with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience
• At least 6 years in a leadership or coordination role at sub-national or regional level:
• Experience managing donor-funded programs (PEPFAR, USAID, or similar) is required;
• Strong understanding of the Burundi health system and decentralization structures is an asset.

 

Technical Skills

• Deep technical knowledge of evidence-based MNCH interventions across the continuum of care (including antenatal care, skilled delivery, postnatal care, emergency obstetric and newborn care, child health, and integrated child illness management); 
• Proficiency in developing and delivering training and quality improvement programs for health care workers; 
• Strong understanding of data utilization for program monitoring, quality improvement, and informed decision-making in MNCH; Knowledge of strengthening referral systems within health facilities and between facilities and  communities;
• Expertise in nutrition programming, including SAM treatment, IYCF, and micronutrient supplementation.

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, team management, and coordination skills, including the ability to guide and support regional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to use data for informed decision-making and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-sectoral health programs in field settings, while effectively managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in fast-paced and challenging environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and sound judgment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Commitment to promoting respectful maternity care and family-centered approaches in healthcare delivery.