Program Officer (Kwale)

Jacaranda Health’s mission is to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in the public health system. Through innovative AI-driven technology and human-centered solutions, we partner with governments to scale impactful, data-driven interventions. These solutions include PROMPTS, an AI-enabled platform for mothers, and MENTORS, a facility-based training program equipping frontline nurses with lifesaving skills and knowledge. Our innovations and partnerships have reached over 3 million women across 1,100+ health facilities.
Program Officer (Kwale)

• Reports to: Senior Regional Program Coordinator
• Terms of Engagement: One-year renewable contract
• Deadline: 18 May 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged
• Start Date: June 2026

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership & Implementation Oversight

• Coordinate, supervise, and lead the implementation of PROMPTS and Mentorship program activities in the allocated counties, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators and program deliverables.
• Support priority facilities by working closely with in-facility mentors and PROMPTS contact staff to strengthen program performance and compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in county joint Mentorship and PROMPTS performance review meetings and maintain regular communication and reporting with county stakeholders.
• Coordinate facility and community-based PROMPTS enrollment activities to increase ANC coverage and secure enrollment of mothers in the counties.

2. Technical & Digital Health Support

• Support in-facility mentors to run CME and simulation drill activities as well as PROMPTS contact person to create awareness and enrollment of mums to the digital SMS platform.
• Support and co-ordinate efficient EmONC coaching activities by ensuring all necessary tools and simulation materials are available.
• Manage various PROMPTS tools through continuous updates and improvements.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & System Coordination Build and manage relationships with County, sub county and Health Facility teams(Including county RH, MNH and QI teams) to ensure smooth running of the programs. Collaborate with colleagues to improve the overall performance of the program. 4. Data-Driven Decision Making, Performance Management & Problem Solving

• Prepare and share monthly reports with the regional program coordinator and Health Facilities
• Coordinate and follow up on the sharing and utilization of the PULSE dashboard across facilities and county management teams, including at facility, sub-county, and county levels.
• Communicate County challenges and/or opportunities with considered context-specific solutions/interventions to the program coordinator.

Key Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing/Clinical medicine.
• Added advantages: Health systems management or Public Health programs experience and/or EmONC knowledge & skills.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing maternal and newborn health programs within the public health system.
• Coaching, mentorship, facilitation, and people management skils.
• Strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments.
• Tech-savvy, proficient in MS Office and G-Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Google Sheets).
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• High integrity, reliability, and professionalism, with a strong willingness to learn and grow #jobs in kwale

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