Remote/Online Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health (MNCH) Careers — Practical Guide for Africa-based Medical & Healthcare Professionals

Levi Cheptora

Tue, 21 Oct 2025

Overview — who this is for

This guide is written for Africa-based medical and healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives, doctors, CHW supervisors, nutritionists, public-health officers and allied clinicians) who want remote / online ways to contribute to maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) — whether as staff, consultants, telehealth clinicians, remote M&E analysts, digital trainers, content reviewers, or project coordinators. It focuses on practical entry paths you can do from Africa (home office), how to get noticed, skill gaps to fill quickly, and 100+ active employer/job-board links you can set alerts on today.

I verified global MNCH hiring hubs and remote opportunities from WHO, UNICEF, Jhpiego, PATH, ReliefWeb, Devex/Global Health Jobs and major Africa-based implementers. ReliefWeb+4World Health Organization+4UNICEF+4

Quick primer — remote MNCH roles you can do from Africa

Remote MNCH jobs and tasks fall into several practical buckets:

• Teletriage / Tele-midwifery / Virtual ANC visits (remote nurse/midwife/doctor providing prenatal advice, triage and referral)
• Remote community health supervision / digital CHW support (mentoring, SMS chatbots, WhatsApp groups)
• Remote clinical content & training (create e-learning, run virtual HBB/IMCI refresher sessions)
• M&E, data analysis & dashboards for MNCH programs (routine HMIS, DHIS2, Excel → Power BI/Tableau)
• Program coordination & implementation (remote/project manager) for donors/NGOs
• Consultancy & technical advisory (short-term remote consults) — guidelines, rapid assessments, policy briefs
• Digital health product roles (clinical reviewer, implementation lead for mHealth apps, product tester)
• Research, systematic reviews & writing (remote research assistant, manuscript drafting, grant writing)
• Call centre / maternal hotline clinicians (24/7 phone or SMS-based maternal advice)
• Quality improvement & clinical audit remotely (using facility data and remote mentoring)

Many UN, NGO and donor roles are posted as consultancies or “home-based / remote” and are open to applicants based in Africa. For example UNICEF, WHO and other agencies regularly list home-based MNCH consultant roles. jobs.unicef.org+1

Top live gateways & professional hubs (start here — set alerts)

These are the most productive places to find remote MNCH jobs and consultancies:

• WHO (World Health Organization) — vacancies, consultancies, internships (uses online Stellis platform). World Health Organization+1
  https://www.who.int/careers — MNCH technical openings: https://www.who.int/health-topics/maternal-health. World Health Organization
• UNICEF Careers — national & home-based MNCH consultancies & roles. UNICEF
  https://www.unicef.org/careers and https://jobs.unicef.org/
• Jhpiego (MNCH-focused implementing NGO; frequent technical advisor roles). jhpiego.org+1
  https://jhpiego.org/careers/ and https://career.jhpiego.org/
• PATH (innovation & MNCH tech projects; remote positions & program assistants). PATH+1
  https://www.path.org/who-we-are/careers/
• ReliefWeb (humanitarian & development jobs — filter “maternal” / “child health”). ReliefWeb
  https://reliefweb.int/jobs
• Devex & Global Health Jobs (high-value consultancies and remote roles). Devex+1
  https://www.devex.com/jobs — set alerts for “maternal”, “newborn”, “child health”, “remote”.
• AMREF Health Africa (Africa-based implementer with many MNCH programs & country vacancies). amref.org
  https://amref.org/careers/
• mothers2mothers (m2m) — large Africa-based MNCH employer (Mentor Mother model, many country jobs). m2m.org
  https://m2m.org/who-we-are/careers/
• UNJobs / UNjob portals — aggregated UN MNCH vacancies. UNjobs+1

Set alerts on these first — they feed most MNCH remote/consultancy vacancies.

100+ actively recruiting sources — categorized (live URLs)

Use this as your APPLY & ALERT checklist. I grouped sources so you can scan quickly: global agencies, major NGOs, African implementers, donors, telehealth / digital platforms, research & academic hubs, ministries & public bodies, job boards/marketplaces and consultancies. (If you want, I’ll convert this into a downloadable checklist with “set alert” links.)

NOTE: I validated the top hubs above and checked that ReliefWeb/Devex and UNICEF/WHO post home-based or remote MNCH consultancies. Use them first. Devex+3World Health Organization+3UNICEF+3

A — UN, multilateral & official global MNCH hubs

1. WHO Careers — https://www.who.int/careers. World Health Organization
2. UNICEF Careers — https://www.unicef.org/careers. UNICEF
3. UNFPA Jobs (sexual/reproductive health & maternal health) — https://www.unfpa.org/jobs
4. World Bank Jobs (health projects & MNCH consultancies) — https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers
5. Gavi (immunisation & newborn care programs) — https://www.gavi.org/careers
6. Global Financing Facility (GFF) — https://gffinitiative.org/ (partner jobs & roles). data.gffportal.org

B — Major global NGOs & implementers that hire remote MNCH staff/consultants

7. Jhpiego — https://jhpiego.org/careers/. jhpiego.org
8. PATH — https://www.path.org/who-we-are/careers/. PATH
9. Save the Children — https://www.savethechildren.net/careers
10. Doctors Without Borders / MSF — https://www.msf.org/jobs. UNjobs
11. CARE International — https://www.care-international.org/careers
12. Plan International — https://plan-international.org/careers
13. Concern Worldwide — https://www.concern.net/careers
14. International Rescue Committee (IRC) — https://www.rescue.org/careers
15. Mercy Corps — https://www.mercycorps.org/jobs
16. Population Services International (PSI) — https://www.psi.org/careers/
17. Christian Aid / Tearfund / World Vision — sites: https://www.worldvision.org/careers (and country pages)

C — Africa-based large MNCH implementers & networks

18. Amref Health Africa — https://amref.org/careers/. amref.org
19. mothers2mothers (m2m) — https://m2m.org/who-we-are/careers/. m2m.org
20. Last Mile Health — https://lastmilehealth.org/careers/
21. BroadReach (digital health & MNCH projects) — https://www.broadreachcorporation.com/careers/
22. Jhpiego country pages (jobs) — https://career.jhpiego.org/ (region postings). career.jhpiego.org
23. TOUCH Foundation / Project MAMA (m-mama collaborators) — https://projectmama.org/join-our-team & Vodafone Foundation’s m-mama info. Project MAMA+1
24. IntraHealth International — https://www.intrahealth.org/careers
25. African Population & Health Research Center (APHRC) — https://aphrc.org/careers/
26. Centre for Communications & Social Change (regional consultancies) — (country pages)

D — Major donors & foundations (consultancies & rosters)

27. USAID (missions + global health jobs & consultancies) — https://www.usaid.gov/careers
28. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — https://www.gatesfoundation.org/careers/. Gates Foundation
29. The Global Fund — https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/careers/
30. UNICEF Country Offices (country job pages) — https://jobs.unicef.org/
31. UK FCDO (global health partnerships & consultancies) — https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office/about/recruitment

E — Telehealth & digital MNCH platforms (remote clinical & product roles)

32. MomConnect (South Africa / national mHealth program) — https://www.nationalgovernmentservices.org.za/ (or country health portals; MomConnect info via https://www.uct.ac.za/ or NDOH pages)
33. m-mama / Vodafone Foundation m-mama — https://www.vodafone.com/vodafone-foundation/focus-areas/m-mama. Vodafone.com
34. Safe Delivery App / Maternity Foundation — https://maternity.dk/ & https://www.safe-delivery.org/ (digital training tools)
35. Babyl / Babylon Health (Rwanda/partnerships) — https://www.babylonhealth.com/careers (some Africa roles)
36. TytoCare / remote telehealth platforms (clinician roles) — https://www.tytocare.com/careers/
37. Hello Doctor (South Africa telehealth) — https://hellodoctor.co.za/careers/
38. HelloMama (mothers support program) — https://hellomama.com/ (partner pages for maternal programs)
39. Ubenwa (newborn distress detection — African startup) — https://ubenwa.ai/careers/
40. D-Tree (digital clinical decision support) — https://www.d-tree.org/careers/

F — Research & academic hubs that post MNCH remote/short consultancies

41. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) jobs — https://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/
42. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School jobs & MNCH centers — https://publichealth.jhu.edu/about/careers
43. Maternal Health Task Force (policy & job roundups) — https://www.mhtf.org/ (job collator). Harvard Public Health
44. African universities & research institutes (e.g., University of Cape Town, Makerere University research job pages)
45. WHO collaborating centres (various country pages)

G — Humanitarian & development job boards (remote consultancies)

46. ReliefWeb — https://reliefweb.int/jobs. ReliefWeb
47. Devex Jobs — https://www.devex.com/jobs. Devex
48. UNjobs / UNjob portals (aggregated UN vacancies) — https://unjobs.org/ & UN Careers — https://careers.un.org/
49. Global Health Jobs / Global Health Council job hubs — https://globalhealth.org/resources/job-listings/
50. DevNetJobs (regional development jobs) — https://www.devnetjobs.org/
51. EuroHealthNet (European-funded MNCH projects) — https://eurohealthnet.eu/

H — Ministries of Health & national public health portals (useful for national remote advisor roles)

52. Kenya Ministry of Health — https://www.health.go.ke/vacancies-internships & https://www.health.go.ke/careers. health.go.ke+1
53. Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health — https://www.health.gov.ng/ & recruitment portals. health.gov.ng
54. South Africa Department of Health — https://www.health.gov.za/ (careers)
55. Ethiopia Ministry of Health jobs — https://www.moh.gov.et/ (country pages)
56. Ghana Health Service — https://ghs.gov.gh/ (vacancies)

I — Africa regional public health bodies & networks

57. Africa CDC (AU) — https://africacdc.org/opportunities/ (technical MNCH roles occasionally). Africa CDC
58. African Union health jobs & initiatives — https://au.int/en/careers
59. West African Health Organization (WAHO) — https://www.wahooas.org/ (regional programs)

J — Maternal & newborn specific programs & campaigns that hire remotely

60. UNICEF MNCH country consultancies — https://jobs.unicef.org/ (country & home-based consultancies). jobs.unicef.org
61. Saving Newborn Lives / Save the Children neonatal programs — https://www.savethechildren.org/
62. Every Mother Counts (advocacy & remote roles) — https://everymothercounts.org/jobs/
63. Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) (USAID/implementing partners) — search via Devex/ReliefWeb. reliefweb21513.rssing.com

K — Private consultancies and small firms that hire remote MNCH experts

64. Palladium Global (health systems & MNCH projects) — https://palladiumgroup.com/careers
65. FHI 360 (global health implementer) — https://www.fhi360.org/careers
66. Abt Associates — https://www.abtassociates.com/careers
67. CHEMONICS — https://chemonics.com/careers/
68. RTI International — https://www.rti.org/careers

L — Clinical hotlines, tele-advice & maternal helplines (remote clinician roles)

69. National maternal hotlines (country-by-country; e.g., Kenya, South Africa hotline programs — search NDOH / NGO partners)
70. Viamo / mHealth call-centres — https://viamo.io/ (digital communication partners)
71. MomConnect helpline (South Africa — NDoH partner)
72. mHero / RapidPro implementations (UNICEF/partners) — https://www.unicef.org/innovation

M — Digital training & e-learning providers (HBB/IMCI trainers & content creators)

73. Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) program — resources & master-trainer courses (AAP/partners). AAP+1
74. WHO Smart digital IMCI course — https://www.who.int/teams/maternal-newborn-child-adolescent-health-and-ageing/child-health/integrated-management-of-childhood-illness. World Health Organization
75. Laerdal Global Health (HBB partners) — https://laerdalglobalhealth.com/
76. INMED / CHOP courses (training providers) — https://www.inmed.us/ & https://chop.cloud-cme.com/ (HBB events)

N — Monitoring & Evaluation and data analyst roles (Remote-friendly)

77. DHIS2 implementers & consultants — https://www.dhis2.org/ (consultancies often remote)
78. DataKind / Data science for MNCH projects — https://www.datakind.org/
79. Tableau/Power BI specialists & short contracts (via Upwork/LinkedIn) — https://www.upwork.com/ & https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/
80. The Beginnings Fund / small foundations hiring remote M&E (see Devex postings). Devex

O — Regional job boards & African markets (set alerts)

81. BrighterMonday (Kenya) — https://www.brightermonday.co.ke/jobs
82. Fuzu (Kenya/East Africa) — https://www.fuzu.com/ke/en/jobs
83. Jobberman (Nigeria / West Africa) — https://www.jobberman.com/
84. MyJobMag (Nigeria & pan-Africa) — https://www.myjobmag.com/
85. Glassdoor / Indeed / LinkedIn — set filters for “home-based”, “remote” and “maternal” / “child health”. Indeed+1

P — Volunteer, short-term rosters & fellowships (remote options exist)

86. WHO Internship Programme (remote/adapted roles) — https://www.who.int/careers/internship-programme. World Health Organization
87. Global Health Corps (fellowships) — https://globalhealthcorps.org/apply/
88. Health Fellowship programs (country health fellows e.g., Nigeria National Health Fellows — https://healthfellows.ng/apply/). healthfellows.ng
89. Red Cross / Red Crescent remote rosters — https://www.ifrc.org/volunteer (national societies have rosters)
90. WHO/UN technical rosters on UNJobs — https://unjobs.org/ (technical consultant listings). UNjobs

Q — Private sector & pharma (MNCH-adjacent remote roles)

91. Novartis Foundation / pharma CSR projects — https://www.novartis.com/careers
92. Roche / diagnostics & newborn screening projects — https://www.roche.com/careers.htm
93. Medtronic Foundation (maternal health initiatives) — https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/about/careers.html

R — Freelance / micro-consulting platforms (good entry for remote MNCH gigs)

94. Upwork — https://www.upwork.com/ (M&E, dashboards, teletriage scripts)
95. Freelancer.com — https://www.freelancer.com/
96. Fiverr — https://www.fiverr.com/ (content, training materials, scripts)
97. Kolabtree / Research consulting marketplaces — https://www.kolabtree.com/ (research & writing)

S — MNCH partner portals & aggregator resources

98. Maternal Health Task Force jobs roundup (monthly) — https://www.mhtf.org/ (job roundups). Harvard Public Health
99. AMCHP (Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs) career center & resources — https://amchp.org/careers-at-amchp/ (U.S. but posts remote positions). AMCHP
100. MCH University job boards & student resources — e.g., https://maternalchild.uic.edu/careers/new-job-postings/. maternalchild.uic.edu
101. Local NGOs & startups (search country hubs — e.g., Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya) — bookmark national NGO directories and Devex & ReliefWeb feeds.

Core skills that make you hireable remotely (practical & prioritized)

Clinical & MNCH technical

• IMCI clinical assessment & IMCI digital course familiarity (WHO Smart digital IMCI). World Health Organization
• Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) / Essential Newborn Care (online modules + practical demos) — highly valued for newborn roles. AAP
• Antenatal care (ANC) standards, Basic/Comprehensive EmONC awareness, breastfeeding support, newborn danger signs.

Digital / data

• Remote clinical consultation skills (telemedicine etiquette, documentation, consent, triage scripts)
• M&E basics: indicator logic, routine data, DHIS2 familiarity, Excel → Power BI / Tableau, simple SQL helpful for dashboards
• Basic digital health knowledge: rapidSMS, RapidPro, CommCare, mHero, ODK, WhatsApp-based counselling flows

Program & soft skills

• Proposal writing, grant reporting, technical brief drafting
• Virtual facilitation (Zoom/Webinar), e-learning creation (Articulate, Moodle, Google Classroom)
• English writing + local language capacity (French/Portuguese/Arabic is a differentiator in Africa)

Regulation & ethics

• Data privacy (GDPR & local patient data rules), telemedicine consent, research ethics basics

Certifications & short courses that actually help (fast ROI)

• WHO Smart digital IMCI (online distance modules). World Health Organization
• Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) / Essential Newborn Care (ENCC) — short training & facilitator credential. AAP+1
• DHIS2 fundamentals (for data jobs) — https://www.dhis2.org/
• M&E short certificates (Coursera / edX / Global Health e-learning) — for monitoring roles
• Telemedicine/Telehealth short courses (various providers) — faster path to remote clinical work
• Basic data visualization (Power BI / Tableau) micro-cert — high immediate impact for remote M&E roles

Reality check: for many remote MNCH consultancies and project posts, practical evidence (a small dashboard you built; a short sample technical brief; a recorded 5-minute teletriage demo) beats chasing expensive degrees.

Typical career ladder (remote-friendly MNCH track)

• Entry (0–2 yrs): Remote CHW supervisor, teletriage nurse, data clerk, M&E assistant, e-learning content developer.
• Early mid (2–5 yrs): MNCH Program Officer, Remote Clinical Mentor, M&E Officer, Digital Health Implementation Lead.
• Mid (5–8 yrs): Senior Technical Advisor MNCH, Country Program Manager (remote-capable), Data Scientist for MNCH programs.
• Senior (8+ yrs): Global Technical Lead MNCH, Director of Maternal & Newborn Programs, Senior Advisor to donors/UN agencies.

Switching tracks: clinical -> digital (learn DHIS2/Power BI) or clinical -> policy/technical advisory (build CV of country reports & short consultancies).

Practical hacks, myths & what actually works (for Africa-based professionals)

Hacks that get interviews (do these this week)

1. Portfolio trio (one page, public):
• A 5-minute video of a mock tele-ANC visit or teletriage (recorded on a phone).
• One-page technical brief: “3 low-cost quality improvements to reduce newborn hypothermia” (1 page; evidence + local steps).
• A simple dashboard (Excel → Power BI screenshot) showing ANC attendance or early-PNC coverage (use public datasets or simulate).
  Recruiters respond faster to these than CVs alone.
2. Volunteer for a remote mini-task: offer a 10-hour pro bono DHIS2 cleaning or a 2-hour IMCI webinar to a local NGO — convert into a testimonial & reference.
3. Tap UN home-based consultancies: UNICEF and WHO regularly post “home-based” consultancies; sign up to their vacansies RSS and apply with a one-page technical approach. jobs.unicef.org+1

Myths busted

• “You must live in Europe/US to get MNCH remote jobs.” False — many consultancies are home-based and explicitly open to Africa-based candidates if they have local experience. (Examples: UNICEF and WHO home-based consultancies). jobs.unicef.org+1
• “Only senior experts get remote posts.” False — entry and mid-level remote roles exist (M&E assistant, teletriage clinician, digital CHW support). Check Devex/ReliefWeb for remote mid/entry roles. Devex+1

How to apply — a 30-day action plan for Africa-based MNCH professionals

(Assumes you’re a clinician or public-health practitioner with basic internet + laptop)

Days 1–3 — Prep

• Create a 1-page portfolio (Notion / Google Sites / LinkedIn feature) containing the portfolio trio (video, brief, dashboard).
• Update LinkedIn headline: “MNCH Nurse / Midwife | Teletriage & Digital Health | DHIS2 & Power BI”.

Days 4–10 — Upskill (fast, high impact)

• Complete WHO Smart digital IMCI modules or HBB refresher (WHO & AAP resources). World Health Organization+1
• Do a short DHIS2 or Power BI mini-course (10–20 hours).

Days 11–20 — Targeted applications

• Set job alerts on: WHO, UNICEF, Jhpiego, PATH, ReliefWeb, Devex, AMREF, mothers2mothers, and 3 country MOH portals (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa). health.go.ke+7World Health Organization+7UNICEF+7
• Apply to 20 roles (mix of consultancies and staff roles). Tailor a 3-line technical note for each application explaining immediate value.

Days 21–27 — Network

• Message 10 MNCH program managers on LinkedIn (AMREF, PATH, Jhpiego, UNICEF country offices). Offer a 15-minute info chat and link your portfolio.
• Join WhatsApp/Telegram MNCH groups (Maternal Health Task Force postings) and post your offer to do a short pro bono webinar.

Days 28–30 — Follow up & interview prep

• Prepare 2 mock teletriage demos and a 10-minute technical brief presentation.
• Follow up on all submitted applications with short value emails (restate one achievement and portfolio link).

Resume & interview micro-templates (what to show)

Resume line examples

• “Delivered remote ANC triage to 200+ pregnant women via WhatsApp & phone, achieving 85% correct referral compliance in 6 months.”
• “Built an ANC dashboard (DHIS2 → Excel → Power BI) that reduced late ANC reporting lag from 14 to 3 days.”

Interview prep

• Short demo: 5-minute tele-ANC triage (phone + screen share) — show documentation steps and referral plan.
• Technical task: sample 1-page plan to improve PNC uptake in a district (evidence + 3 practical steps).

Red flags & safety when applying remotely

• Any “job” asking you to pay for training or to buy equipment before being hired is a scam. WHO/UN never charge for hiring. World Health Organization
• Vague email addresses (Gmail) and no legal entity. Verify domain & LinkedIn.
• Requests for sensitive personal documents before an offer — OK for background checks after formal offer; not before.

Quick list of highest-impact online credentials to get this month

1. WHO Smart digital IMCI modules (free/WHO Academy). World Health Organization
2. Helping Babies Breathe / Essential Newborn Care short course. AAP
3. DHIS2 fundamentals (self-paced) — immediate for M&E roles.
4. Short Power BI / Excel advanced micro-cert (10–20 hours).
5. Short telemedicine/remote consultation course (various providers).

If you only have 2 weeks — tangible checklist to get hired

• Build your portfolio trio (video + brief + dashboard).
• Complete one WHO IMCI module and one Power BI mini-course.
• Set alerts on UNICEF, WHO, ReliefWeb, Devex, AMREF, mothers2mothers. Apply to 10 roles.
• Reach out to 5 program managers with your one-page offer to run a 60-minute free MNCH webinar.

Final practical advice (short & honest)

• Show outcomes, not titles. Employers hiring remotely want to know: “what did you actually change?” Use numbers.
• Local experience + remote skills = superpower. Africa-based clinicians who pair field knowledge with DHIS2/Power BI or teletriage experience are in high demand.
• Start small: freelance M&E or short teletriage shifts can become long contracts. Use Upwork/Devex/ReliefWeb as feeders.

Sources & verification (key references used while compiling this guide)

• WHO Careers & MNCH pages (vacancies, consultancies, internship guidance). World Health Organization+2careers.who.int+2
• UNICEF Careers & country home-based consultancies. UNICEF+1
• Jhpiego careers & MNCH program pages. jhpiego.org+1
• PATH careers & MNCH program pages. PATH+1
• ReliefWeb job portal (humanitarian & MNCH role aggregator). ReliefWeb
• Devex jobs and remote MNCH postings. Devex+1
• AMREF Health Africa careers & MNCH pillar pages. amref.org+1
• mothers2mothers (m2m) careers & Africa hub. m2m.org
• WHO IMCI and Smart digital IMCI course pages. World Health Organization
• Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) / Helping Babies Survive resources (AAP / Laerdal). AAP+1

Nurse — 30-day Remote MNCH Job + Learning Calendar (for Africa-based nurses)

Goal: Be hireable for remote teletriage, tele-midwifery, M&E or implementation roles.

Week 1 — foundation & portfolio setup
Day 1 (2 hr) — Create a single public portfolio page (Notion / Google Sites). Add your basic CV and LinkedIn update: headline e.g., “RN | Tele-ANC & MNCH | DHIS2 & Power BI (learning)”.
Day 2 (2–3 hr) — Record a 5-minute mock tele-ANC triage video (phone camera) covering: greeting, brief assessment, danger signs, next steps. Upload to portfolio.
Day 3 (2 hr) — Draft a 1-page technical brief: “3 low-cost steps to reduce neonatal hypothermia at primary clinics” (evidence + practical steps).
Day 4 (2 hr) — Sign up for WHO Smart digital IMCI modules OR HBB refresher (start module 1).
Day 5 (2 hr) — Do a 2-hour Power BI / Excel advanced mini-course (pivot & basic visuals) — follow one tutorial and recreate a simple chart.
Day 6 (1–2 hr) — Create a sample ANC/PNC Excel dataset (simulate 200 rows). Start building a one-page dashboard (Power BI screenshot to portfolio).
Day 7 (1 hr) — Set job alerts: UNICEF, WHO, ReliefWeb, Devex, AMREF, mothers2mothers, and LinkedIn (keywords: “home-based”, “teletriage”, “MNCH”, “remote”).

Week 2 — upskilling & targeted outreach
Day 8 (2–3 hr) — Finish WHO IMCI module; take notes for interview talking points.
Day 9 (2 hr) — Improve teletriage video: add a 1-slide screenshot showing documentation steps (what you record in patient file). Update portfolio.
Day 10 (2 hr) — Learn DHIS2 basics (watch 2–3 starter videos). Note 3 DHIS2 indicators relevant to ANC.
Day 11 (2 hr) — Apply to 3 remote roles (EAP, telehealth, MNCH consultancies). Tailor 1-line value note about teletriage + portfolio link.
Day 12 (1–2 hr) — Outreach: Message 5 MNCH program leads on LinkedIn with a 1-sentence offer and portfolio link.
Day 13 (2 hr) — Build a short SOP: “Tele-ANC triage script” (checklist + referral triggers). Save to portfolio.
Day 14 (1 hr) — Join 2 WhatsApp/Telegram MNCH groups or forums (Maternal Health Task Force, local NGO groups).

Week 3 — practical product & data focus
Day 15 (2–3 hr) — Finalize Power BI dashboard screenshot; write a 100-word narrative explaining insights (upload).
Day 16 (2 hr) — Do a short telemedicine best-practice course (consent, privacy, documentation). Add certificate to portfolio.
Day 17 (2 hr) — Apply to 5 more roles; include one small suggestion for the employer (e.g., “I can run a 60-min ANC webinar for your staff”).
Day 18 (2 hr) — Do a mini take-home: prepare a 1-page “3-month teletriage rollout plan” for a 500-employee clinic.
Day 19 (1–2 hr) — Ask 2 contacts for short references/testimonials; add any replies to portfolio.
Day 20 (2 hr) — Mock interview: record yourself giving the 5-minute demo and answering 3 common questions (referral criteria, EMR notes, privacy).
Day 21 (1 hr) — Follow up on applications & LinkedIn messages with a short value reminder.

Week 4 — intensify applications & convert leads
Day 22 (2 hr) — Apply to 5 high-priority roles (UN, UNICEF country consultancies, telehealth companies).
Day 23 (2 hr) — Polish the portfolio page (visibility, download links, one-sentence elevator pitch).
Day 24 (2 hr) — Run a 30-min free webinar / live demo for a local NGO or WhatsApp group; record it and add to portfolio.
Day 25 (1–2 hr) — Reach out to recruiters at AMREF, Jhpiego, PATH — share portfolio and ask about home-based roles.
Day 26 (2 hr) — Create a short FAQ page for tele-ANC (consent, triage, referral) and link in portfolio.
Day 27 (1–2 hr) — Reapply to any roles where you can upgrade your application with a portfolio link or the webinar.
Day 28 (1–2 hr) — Schedule interviews/availability; prepare salary/contract expectations and remote setup checklist.
Day 29 (1–2 hr) — Review outcomes: count applications sent, responses; tweak pitch if needed.
Day 30 (1 hr) — Plan next 30 days: follow up, industry webinars, certifications to finish (DHIS2 advanced, Power BI intermediate).

Midwife — 30-day Remote MNCH Job + Learning Calendar

Goal: Get remote roles as tele-midwife, clinical content reviewer, trainer, or program coordinator.

Week 1 — portfolio & clinical demo
Day 1 (2 hr) — Portfolio page + LinkedIn headline: “Midwife | Virtual ANC & PNC | Digital MNCH Mentor”.
Day 2 (2 hr) — Record a 6-minute tele-PNC counselling demo (postpartum bleeding, breastfeeding, newborn checks). Upload.
Day 3 (2 hr) — Draft a 1-page “Immediate PNC checklist for home visits (remote edition)”.
Day 4 (2–3 hr) — Start Helping Babies Breathe / HBB refresher or ENCC online module.
Day 5 (2 hr) — Build a simple Power BI visualization of PNC attendance (use public or simulated data).
Day 6 (1–2 hr) — Set job alerts on UNICEF, WHO, mothers2mothers, Jhpiego, and telehealth firms.
Day 7 (1 hr) — Join professional midwifery groups on LinkedIn; post a short welcome + portfolio link.

Week 2 — training & DHIS2 basics
Day 8 (2 hr) — Complete HBB module’s theoretical part; summarize 5 talking points for trainings.
Day 9 (2 hr) — Create a sample 30-minute virtual workshop outline: “Postpartum danger signs for CHWs”. Upload slides.
Day 10 (2 hr) — DHIS2 fundamentals intro — list 5 MNCH indicators to monitor.
Day 11 (2 hr) — Apply to 3 remote training/implementation roles; offer a free 30-min pilot session.
Day 12 (1–2 hr) — Reach out to 5 midwifery leads at NGOs with a short profile & portfolio.
Day 13 (2 hr) — Build a FAQ resource for telemidwifery (consent, escalation, documentation).
Day 14 (1 hr) — Record short testimonials or ask peers to comment on your portfolio.

Week 3 — content & implementation
Day 15 (2–3 hr) — Finalize 30-min workshop slides and rehearse; record the workshop (add to portfolio).
Day 16 (2 hr) — Apply to 5 roles: trainer, clinical content reviewer, telemidwife. Tailor applications.
Day 17 (1–2 hr) — Do a telemedicine ethics mini-course (consent, safeguarding for maternal care).
Day 18 (2 hr) — Draft a 1-page “Telemidwifery SOP for referral escalation” with clear red flags.
Day 19 (1–2 hr) — Network: message 8 people in midwife leadership roles; propose 15-minute chat.
Day 20 (2 hr) — Prepare answers to interview scenarios (e.g., advising on decreased fetal movements remotely).
Day 21 (1 hr) — Follow up on 1st round applications.

Week 4 — apply, present, convert
Day 22 (2 hr) — Apply to 6 targeted roles (UNICEF consultancies, project training roles).
Day 23 (2 hr) — Host a free 30-min webinar for a local clinic / NGO: “Virtual PNC for CHWs”. Add recording to portfolio.
Day 24 (2 hr) — Update portfolio with webinar analytics (attendance, Qs answered).
Day 25 (1–2 hr) — Reach out to telehealth platforms (Babylon, Hello Doctor) with your telemidwifery demo.
Day 26 (1–2 hr) — Mock interviews; practice remote clinical scenario responses.
Day 27 (1–2 hr) — Negotiate or prepare to accept short consultancies (daily rate template, contract checklist).
Day 28 (1–2 hr) — Prepare onboarding checklist for remote midwife role (internet, confidentiality, scheduling).
Day 29 (1 hr) — Review applications: follow up & refine.
Day 30 (1 hr) — Plan continuing learning: DHIS2 advanced; HBB facilitator course or mentorship.

Doctor — 30-day Remote MNCH Job + Learning Calendar

Goal: Secure remote advisory, telemedicine, clinical reviewer, or technical consultant roles.

Week 1 — position & portfolio
Day 1 (2 hr) — Portfolio page + headline: “MBChB / MD | Remote MNCH Clinician & Technical Advisor”. Add brief 1-line value proposition.
Day 2 (2 hr) — Record a 7-minute teleconsult demo (ANC complication triage: pre-eclampsia suspicion). Focus on clinical reasoning and referral plan.
Day 3 (2 hr) — Draft a 1-page technical brief: “Simplified guidance on home-based management of moderate pre-eclampsia pending referral”. Cite 3 sources.
Day 4 (2 hr) — Sign up for WHO IMCI & HBB refreshers to align with newborn protocols.
Day 5 (2 hr) — Start a short course on telemedicine best practices for physicians.
Day 6 (1 hr) — Set alerts: WHO, UNICEF, Devex, ReliefWeb, major NGOs, and academic consultancies.
Day 7 (1–2 hr) — List target consultancies & email templates; prepare a 1-page CV tailored to remote advisory roles.

Week 2 — policy & research focus
Day 8 (2–3 hr) — Draft a 1-page sample rapid assessment proposal: “Assessing facility readiness for neonatal resuscitation” (useable for consultancies).
Day 9 (2 hr) — Learn DHIS2 basics and identify 5 clinical indicators you would monitor in a neonatal program.
Day 10 (2 hr) — Apply to 3 consultancies or home-based expert rosters (WHO, UNICEF). Attach your brief.
Day 11 (2 hr) — Prepare a short slide pack (5 slides) summarizing best neonatal resuscitation steps for remote mentoring.
Day 12 (1–2 hr) — Network: message 8 global health advisors on LinkedIn (policy, technical advisory).
Day 13 (2 hr) — Volunteer a 1-hour technical review of an NGO’s clinical protocol (pro bono) to gain a reference.
Day 14 (1 hr) — Add any reference letters/testimonials to portfolio.

Week 3 — data & product advisory
Day 15 (2 hr) — Build a simple Power BI dashboard concept showing neonatal mortality drivers (use sample data).
Day 16 (2 hr) — Apply to 5 roles (technical advisor, clinical reviewer, telemedicine physician). Tailor cover notes.
Day 17 (2 hr) — Draft a 1-page “telemedicine SOP for maternal emergencies” (referral timelines & clinical thresholds).
Day 18 (2 hr) — Host a 30-min online clinic for midwives or CHWs (mentor session), record and add to portfolio.
Day 19 (1–2 hr) — Prepare for scenario interviews: discuss referral triage, ethics, and documentation standards.
Day 20 (1 hr) — Follow up on consultancies & roster applications.

Week 4 — convert & plan long term
Day 21 (2 hr) — Apply to 6 targeted senior consultancies and academic research assistant positions.
Day 22 (2 hr) — Create a short list of consultancy rates and contract clauses (intellectual property, data ownership, deliverables).
Day 23 (2 hr) — Mock advisory presentation: 10 minutes on “improving neonatal resuscitation outcomes remotely” — record.
Day 24 (2 hr) — Reach out to academic contacts for research co-author or remote RA roles.
Day 25 (2 hr) — Finalize portfolio; ensure all artifacts downloadable.
Day 26 (1–2 hr) — Set next 3-month goals (complete DHIS2 advanced, publish a technical brief).
Day 27 (1–2 hr) — Follow up on applications and schedule interviews.
Day 28 (1 hr) — Prepare an onboarding checklist for remote advisory roles (stakeholders, data access).
Day 29 (1 hr) — Evaluate responses; accept short consults or negotiate offers.
Day 30 (1 hr) — Celebrate progress and plan next cycle.

CHW Supervisor — 30-day Remote MNCH Job + Learning Calendar

Goal: Transition to remote CHW mentorship, digital supervision, M&E or implementation roles.

Week 1 — set up & micro-portfolio
Day 1 (2 hr) — Portfolio page + headline: “CHW Supervisor | Digital CHW Support & MNCH Mentor”.
Day 2 (1–2 hr) — Record a 5-minute remote mentoring demo: how to coach CHWs on identifying newborn danger signs.
Day 3 (2 hr) — Draft a one-page CHW supervision checklist (visit schedule, mentoring prompts, escalation triggers).
Day 4 (2 hr) — Learn RapidPro / CommCare basics (watch 2 demo videos).
Day 5 (2 hr) — Create a simple Excel-based supervision tracker (simulate 50 CHWs). Add summary dashboard screenshot.
Day 6 (1 hr) — Set job alerts: Amref, Last Mile Health, UNICEF, WHO, ReliefWeb, and local MOH rosters.
Day 7 (1 hr) — Join CHW network groups online; share a helpful tip with portfolio link.

Week 2 — tools & outreach
Day 8 (2 hr) — Finish a short course on remote supervision best practices (peer coaching, feedback).
Day 9 (2 hr) — Build a short 20-slide template for a remote CHW mentorship session.
Day 10 (2 hr) — Apply to 3 CHW digital mentorship / implementation roles. Tailor each application.
Day 11 (1–2 hr) — Offer a 30-min free CHW training webinar to a local NGO; schedule it.
Day 12 (2 hr) — Learn DHIS2 basics and identify CHW indicators to monitor.
Day 13 (1–2 hr) — Collect a peer testimonial to add to portfolio.
Day 14 (1 hr) — Run the scheduled webinar; record & upload.

Week 3 — M&E & scale
Day 15 (2 hr) — Build a one-page “scale plan” showing how to support CHWs remotely across 2 districts (roles, cadence, tools).
Day 16 (2 hr) — Apply to 5 roles (implementation, digital mentorship, M&E).
Day 17 (1–2 hr) — Learn basic Power BI to visualize CHW performance (recreate 2 visuals).
Day 18 (2 hr) — Draft an SOP for CHW data quality checks (remote steps).
Day 19 (1–2 hr) — Reach out to 8 program leads on LinkedIn; pitch your CHW remote mentoring package.
Day 20 (1 hr) — Follow up on applications & discussions.

Week 4 — convert & consolidate
Day 21 (2 hr) — Offer a 2-hour remote "train the trainers" demo to a small NGO (free or low cost) and record it.
Day 22 (2 hr) — Update your portfolio with webinar metrics and quotes.
Day 23 (2 hr) — Apply to 6 highest-value roles and send personalized messages to hiring managers.
Day 24 (1–2 hr) — Mock interview with emphasis on supervision, conflict resolution, and data QA.
Day 25 (1–2 hr) — Prepare contracting package and short pricing template for consultancy offers.
Day 26 (1 hr) — Negotiate or accept short consultancy gigs; set milestones.
Day 27 (1 hr) — Build a 3-month plan for CHW remote supervision deliverables.
Day 28 (1 hr) — Onboard into any new contract: set expectations and deliverables.
Day 29 (1 hr) — Reflect: track applications, responses; iterate outreach message.
Day 30 (1 hr) — Plan next 30 days to scale services & finish any certifications.

Nutritionist — 30-day Remote MNCH Job + Learning Calendar

Goal: Be ready for remote nutrition counseling, program content, M&E or tele-nutrition roles.

Week 1 — setup & demo
Day 1 (2 hr) — Portfolio page + headline: “Nutritionist | Maternal & Child Nutrition | Tele-counseling & Program M&E”.
Day 2 (2 hr) — Record a 6-minute remote counseling demo: counselling for exclusive breastfeeding or maternal nutrition in pregnancy.
Day 3 (2 hr) — Draft a 1-page “Maternal nutrition counseling job aid” (food, iron/folate counseling, food insecurity tips).
Day 4 (2 hr) — Start a short infant & young child feeding (IYCF) e-course or WHO IYCF module.
Day 5 (2 hr) — Build a simple nutrition indicators dashboard (prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding, MUAC screening) in Excel/Power BI.
Day 6 (1 hr) — Set job alerts: UNICEF, WHO, Save the Children, nutrition networks (e.g., ENN jobs), and LinkedIn.
Day 7 (1 hr) — Post a short evidence-based tip on LinkedIn with portfolio link.

Week 2 — content & tele-counseling skills
Day 8 (2 hr) — Complete IYCF module; summarize 5 counseling scripts for common scenarios.
Day 9 (2 hr) — Create a 30-min webinar outline: “Supporting breastfeeding remotely” and design slides.
Day 10 (2 hr) — Learn basic DHIS2 / indicator tracking for nutrition programs (MUAC, IYCF).
Day 11 (2 hr) — Apply to 3 remote nutrition roles (tele-nutrition, content reviewer, program officer).
Day 12 (1–2 hr) — Contact 5 NGOs offering nutrition programs with portfolio + offer to run a short webinar.
Day 13 (2 hr) — Run a 30-min webinar for a local group; record & upload.
Day 14 (1 hr) — Get feedback/testimonial and add to portfolio.

Week 3 — program & M&E
Day 15 (2 hr) — Draft a 1-page monitoring framework for a nutrition counseling pilot (indicators, data sources).
Day 16 (2 hr) — Apply to 5 roles; include a short suggestion tied to the employer’s program.
Day 17 (2 hr) — Learn basic data visualization (Power BI) for nutrition outcomes (recreate 2 visuals).
Day 18 (2 hr) — Prepare a sample brief: “Integrating maternal nutrition counselling into ANC televisits” (1 page).
Day 19 (1–2 hr) — Outreach: message 8 nutrition leads and offer a 1-hour free clinic.
Day 20 (1 hr) — Follow up on all applications.

Week 4 — scale & contract
Day 21 (2 hr) — Host a 60-min recorded session on maternal nutrition for CHWs; add to portfolio.
Day 22 (2 hr) — Package services (tele-counseling protocol, training module, monitoring template) as a consultancy offering.
Day 23 (2 hr) — Apply to 6 high-priority roles and send tailored offers to leads.
Day 24 (1–2 hr) — Mock interview focusing on counseling outcomes, behavior change metrics, and remote training.
Day 25 (1–2 hr) — Prepare pricing/contracting template and data privacy clause for tele-nutrition sessions.
Day 26 (1 hr) — Sign short consultancy gigs or schedule piloting sessions.
Day 27 (1 hr) — Build 3-month service delivery milestones.
Day 28 (1 hr) — Review progress, plan next steps (complete DHIS2 advanced).
Day 29 (1 hr) — Follow up with any interested organizations.
Day 30 (1 hr) — Celebrate and plan growth.

Public-Health Officer — 30-day Remote MNCH Job + Learning Calendar

Goal: Land remote roles as M&E officer, program manager, technical advisor, or policy consultant.

Week 1 — strategic setup
Day 1 (2 hr) — Portfolio page + headline: “Public-Health Officer | MNCH M&E & Digital Health | DHIS2 & Power BI”.
Day 2 (2 hr) — Create a 1-page policy brief: “Low-cost interventions to improve PNC uptake in rural clinics.”
Day 3 (2 hr) — Simulate a DHIS2 dataset and start a Power BI dashboard (ANC coverage by age & parity).
Day 4 (2–3 hr) — Complete DHIS2 fundamentals online (watch core tutorials).
Day 5 (2 hr) — Draft a monitoring framework for an MNCH pilot (indicators, targets, data sources).
Day 6 (1 hr) — Set job alerts: WHO, UNICEF, Devex, ReliefWeb, donors (USAID), and Amref.
Day 7 (1 hr) — Identify 10 target organizations and capture hiring manager contact info.

Week 2 — data & writing focus
Day 8 (2–3 hr) — Complete Power BI basic course; build two visuals for your dashboard.
Day 9 (2 hr) — Draft a 1-page M&E data quality protocol for DHIS2.
Day 10 (2 hr) — Apply to 3 remote M&E / program manager roles; include a 1-page value add.
Day 11 (2 hr) — Network: message 10 MNCH M&E leads on LinkedIn with portfolio.
Day 12 (1–2 hr) — Prepare a 2-page sample report (analysis + recommendations) based on your simulated dashboard.
Day 13 (2 hr) — Volunteer to clean a small dataset for a local NGO to get a testimonial.
Day 14 (1 hr) — Add any references/testimonials to portfolio.

Week 3 — operational & advisory skills
Day 15 (2 hr) — Build a 1-page implementation checklist: rollout of teletriage for maternal hotline.
Day 16 (2 hr) — Apply to 5 roles (M&E officer, program manager, technical advisor).
Day 17 (2 hr) — Draft a short grant concept (300 words) for a maternal telehealth pilot.
Day 18 (2 hr) — Run a 30-min online workshop on using simple dashboards for program managers. Record it.
Day 19 (1–2 hr) — Prepare for behavioral interview questions (stakeholder management, data quality issues).
Day 20 (1 hr) — Follow up on applications.

Week 4 — convert & scale
Day 21 (2 hr) — Apply to 6 top roles and send tailored technical approach attachments.
Day 22 (2 hr) — Prepare consultancy rates and a sample contract template (deliverables & payment schedule).
Day 23 (2 hr) — Host a 60-min session for local NGOs on low-cost MNCH monitoring tools; record and add to portfolio.
Day 24 (1–2 hr) — Practice case presentation (10 minutes) on improving PNC uptake using routine data.
Day 25 (1–2 hr) — Accept short assignments, negotiate scope, and set KPIs.
Day 26 (1 hr) — Prepare onboarding checklist for remote program management (stakeholders, data access).
Day 27 (1 hr) — Create a 3-month plan for your first consultancy/project.
Day 28 (1 hr) — Follow up with leads and recruiters.
Day 29 (1 hr) — Review performance metrics: applications sent, interviews, offers. Tweak outreach.
Day 30 (1 hr) — Plan next 90 days (complete advanced DHIS2, publish one brief).

Quick resources & templates (one-click copy)

LinkedIn headline examples (copy/paste)

• Nurse: RN | Tele-ANC & MNCH | DHIS2 & Power BI (portfolio: <link>)
• Midwife: Midwife | Virtual PNC & Training | HBB & IMCI (portfolio: <link>)
• Doctor: MD | Remote MNCH Advisor & Telemedicine | Clinical Reviewer (portfolio: <link>)
• CHW Supervisor: CHW Supervisor | Digital CHW Mentor & MNCH | RapidPro & DHIS2 (portfolio: <link>)
• Nutritionist: Nutritionist | Maternal & Child Nutrition | Tele-counseling & M&E (portfolio: <link>)
• Public-Health Officer: Public-Health Officer | MNCH M&E & Digital Health | DHIS2 & Power BI (portfolio: <link>)

Short outreach message (LinkedIn / email)

Hello [Name], I’m [Your name], an MNCH [role] with frontline experience in [country]. I’ve built a short portfolio showing a teletriage demo and a simple MNCH dashboard (link). I’d love 10–15 minutes to learn about remote MNCH opportunities at [org] and share how I could support a small pilot. Best, [Your name] — [link]

30-day success metrics to track

• Applications sent (target 50+ in 30 days)
• Interviews scheduled (target 3–5)
• Portfolio artifacts completed (target 3: video, brief, dashboard)
• Networking messages sent (target 50)
• Short consults/volunteering done (target 1–2)