JOB DESCRIPTION

Project: FHI 360 EpiC Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Continuity of Care Project

Location: Bong County, Liberia

Reports To: Project Coordinator – Community Health Systems & MNCH Continuity Project

Supervises:

• Maternal Wellbeing & Continuity Facilitators assigned to Bong County
  • District M&E Assistants assigned to Bong County
  • Volunteers and interns assigned to Bong County activities

Technical Collaboration:

• MEL-AM & Data Manager
  • Documentation & Reporting Support Officer
  • Human Resources & Compliance Support Officer
  • Project Accountant

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Project Position

Project Duration: July 2026 – September 2026 (with possibility of extension subject to project continuation and funding availability)

ABOUT RESTORE HOPE LIBERIA

Restore Hope Liberia (RHL) is a Liberian-led non-governmental organization committed to strengthening health systems, improving maternal, newborn and child health outcomes, advancing mental health and psychosocial support, promoting localization, and supporting sustainable community development.

RHL works alongside government institutions, communities, development partners, and civil society organizations to strengthen systems that improve health outcomes and advance locally led solutions.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Restore Hope Liberia is implementing the FHI 360 EpiC Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Continuity of Care Project as a Civil Society Organization (CSO) subawardee under the USAID/PEPFAR-supported EpiC platform.

The project seeks to strengthen continuity of care across the maternal, newborn and child health continuum through improved pregnancy identification, referral completion, antenatal care continuity, facility delivery support, postpartum follow-up, newborn follow-up, PMTCT/EID continuity, immunization follow-up, maternal wellbeing support, and strengthened community-facility linkages.

Implementation in Bong County covers all assigned districts and health facilities and will be conducted in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Bong County Health Team, District Health Teams, Community Health Services Supervisors (CHSS), Community Health Assistants (CHAs), Trained Traditional Midwives (TTMs), health facilities, and community structures.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Coordinator – Bong County will serve as the primary county-level implementation lead responsible for coordinating, supervising, monitoring, and supporting all project activities throughout Bong County.

The position will provide operational leadership for county-level implementation and ensure effective collaboration with the Bong County Health Team, district health authorities, facility personnel, community structures, and project staff.

The Field Coordinator will play a central role in facility validation, microplanning, workforce deployment, supervision, referral system strengthening, documentation verification, and implementation quality assurance.

PROJECT STAFFING PHILOSOPHY

Restore Hope Liberia seeks mission-driven professionals committed to strengthening community health systems, improving continuity of care, supporting maternal wellbeing, and advancing locally led development.

The Field Coordinator is expected to demonstrate:

• Integrity and accountability.
  • Respect for communities and local leadership.
  • Commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
  • Strong collaboration with Ministry of Health structures.
  • Excellence in supervision and team support.
  • Commitment to localization and sustainable systems strengthening.
  • Professionalism and respect for diversity and inclusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. County Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary operational liaison with the Bong County Health Team.
  • Support engagement with District Health Teams and facility leadership.
  • Participate in county-level planning, coordination, and review meetings.
  • Strengthen collaboration between community and facility stakeholders.
  • Support county entry and stakeholder engagement activities.

2. Facility Validation and Mapping

• Lead validation of assigned health facilities.
  • Verify facility focal persons and service delivery points.
  • Support mapping of referral pathways and service networks.
  • Assist in facility readiness assessments and implementation planning.

3. Microplanning and Deployment

• Coordinate district-level microplanning activities.
  • Support workforce mapping and deployment planning.
  • Assist in development of district implementation plans.
  • Ensure implementation activities align with approved workplans.

4. Supervision and Field Operations

• Supervise Maternal Wellbeing & Continuity Facilitators and District M&E Assistants.
  • Conduct routine supportive supervision visits.
  • Monitor implementation quality and performance.
  • Verify activity implementation and service continuity interventions.
  • Support timely resolution of operational challenges.

5. Community Engagement and Referral Systems Strengthening

• Support engagement of CHAs, TTMs, CHSS, HFDCs, women’s groups, youth groups, and community leaders.
  • Strengthen referral pathways between communities and facilities.
  • Support implementation of community dialogue activities.
  • Promote continuity of care and referral completion.

6. Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting

• Review and verify activity reports and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure timely submission of county-level implementation reports.
  • Support data verification and quality assurance activities.
  • Assist in collection of success stories, lessons learned, photographs, and implementation evidence.
  • Ensure documentation is properly filed and archived.

7. Risk Management and Quality Improvement

• Identify implementation risks and operational bottlenecks.
  • Recommend corrective actions and improvement measures.
  • Escalate significant issues to the Project Coordinator.
  • Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience implementing public health, community health, or development programs.
  • Demonstrated experience working with County Health Teams, District Health Teams, and Ministry of Health structures.
  • Experience supervising field teams and community-based personnel.
  • Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
  • Strong report writing and communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Bong County.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting MNCH, community health, health systems strengthening, mental health, or referral system interventions.
  • Experience working on donor-funded programs.
  • Experience facilitating community engagement and stakeholder coordination.
  • Familiarity with Bong County health structures and communities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and Team Supervision
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Community Mobilization
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Accountability and Integrity
  • Adaptability and Resilience

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

By the conclusion of the project, the Field Coordinator will have contributed to:

• Successful implementation across assigned districts and facilities in Bong County.
  • Strong relationships with the Bong County Health Team and district stakeholders.
  • Timely completion of facility validation, microplanning, and deployment activities.
  • Effective supervision of project personnel.
  • High-quality implementation documentation and reporting.
  • Strengthened community-facility referral systems and continuity of care.
  • Strong donor and stakeholder confidence in Restore Hope Liberia’s implementation capacity.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter addressed to:

Roseline Yah Trokpao-Chesson, MPH
Executive Director
Restore Hope Liberia

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copies of relevant academic and professional credentials
  • Contact information for three professional references

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

roseline@restorehopeliberia.org

Email Subject Line:

Application – Field Coordinator – Bong County

Application Deadline:
[Insert Deadline]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received
until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Restore Hope Liberia is an equal opportunity employer committed to transparency, merit-based recruitment, diversity, inclusion, and professional excellence.