MNCH-N Mentor

Position Overview

The MNCHN Mentor will support the implementation of quality improvement (QI) activities to strengthen maternal, newborn, and child health and Nutrition (MNCH-N) services in Health facilities at Upazilla and Union levels, The position aims to enhance the capacity of healthcare providers through mentorship, on-site coaching, and adherence to evidence-based clinical standards, contributing directly to reducing maternal and neonatal and child morbidity and mortality.

Job Location - Barguna district, Barishal.

Key Responsibilities

Support Quality Improvement (QI) Implementation

• Facilitate the establishment and functionality of Quality Improvement Committees (QICs) and Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) at facility level.

• Assist in identifying service delivery gaps, setting measurable QI objectives, and tracking progress using standard MNCH quality indicators.

Clinical Mentorship and Capacity Building

• Conduct on-site mentorship and hands-on coaching for healthcare providers on evidence-based MNH practices, including ANC, labor and delivery, postnatal, primary stabilization of PPH, Eclampsia and essential newborn care, KMC, SAM and timely referral of complicated and mothers, Children and newborns.

• Demonstrate infection prevention and control (IPC) best practices and compliance with standard clinical and Nutrition procedures.

Service Continuity and Facility Readiness

• Support health facilities in maintaining service continuity during emergencies (outbreaks, floods, or cyclones).

• Monitor readiness and availability of essential MNCH-N commodities, and coordinate with logistics teams to address supply gaps.

• Ensure implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans for uninterrupted MNCH-N service delivery.

Data Collection, Documentation, and Reporting

• Support collection and documentation of QI-related data and activities.

• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports highlighting progress, challenges, and lessons learned.

• Document and share success stories, case studies, and best practices.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Liaise with Upazilla health offices, facility managers, and community-level workers to strengthen referral linkages and ensure continuity of care.

• Work collaboratively with local government, partners, and implementing agencies to harmonize MNCH-N QI interventions