R3 Malawi Implementation Contractor

Background

Nexleaf Analytics is a nonprofit organization driving the digital transformation of low-resource health systems through innovative, holistic solutions. By integrating real-time sensor technology, smart data tools, and AI-enabled workforce development, Nexleaf empowers health workers to keep critical medical equipment functioning, ensure supplies are delivered, and maintain reliable electricity— saving money and lives.

Nexleaf Analytics is seeking a Malawi-based independent contractor to provide implementation support services for the Rapid Response and Repair (R3) project. This is a fixed-term contract of approximately 6–8 months. R3 is a holistic and country-driven approach to digital transformation of medical equipment management. As an adaptive methodology, R3 defines the processes, protocols, practices, and policies countries need to adopt, implement and operationalize data use and data-driven decision making across all levels of a health system. Co-designed and led by MoHs and country partners from the beginning, R3 prioritizes and reinforces long-term country ownership and sustainability beyond the project lifecycle. The R3 project began in early 2025 and ends in June 2026.

The contractor will work with the project’s two local subcontractor organizations to manage the piloting and implementation of the countrywide scale-up of the R3 prototypes developed in an earlier phase of the project.

The R3 prototypes being tested in Malawi include:

• R3 Playbook: A playbook tailored to Malawi’s vaccine cold chain system context, strengthening the enabling environment by institutionalizing programs, policies, protocols, and processes necessary for effective management of immunization cold chain systems.
• Cold Chain Technician (CCT) Mentorship and Supportive Supervision: Enhanced CCT knowledge and practical skills in CCE repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance are crucial to reduce equipment downtime. The CCT mentorship and supportive supervision prototype focuses on hands-on, on-the-job training to build these practical skills, ensuring uninterrupted immunization services with consistently available, safe, and potent vaccines.
• Rapid Response Fund: Mobilizing flexible & dedicated emergency financing to fix urgent cold chain maintenance & repair issues at all levels of the health system.
• Data Review Meetings: Fostering a data-driven culture that uses remote temperature monitoring (RTM) data to inform decision making & to take action to strengthen cold chain management. Standardizing how RTM data is discussed and acted upon at national and sub-national technical meetings is critical for embedding RTM data into routine decision making.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide services on an independent basis and will determine the manner and means by which the services are performed.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Programs, the contractor will be responsible for:

Project Management and Implementation:

• Manage the execution and reporting of all milestones under active grants, including tracking progress by subcontractors and flagging budget risks to Nexleaf. 
• Attend and actively participate in vaccine cold chain technical working group meetings, and other MoH and partner organized meetings in-country, as a technical contributor supporting Nexleaf’s work and contributing to cold chain data and maintenance discussions.

Monitoring and Reporting on Activities:

• Track and analyze the performance of the R3 project in Malawi, providing written progress updates and reports to Nexleaf.
• Conduct post-mortem reviews to identify learnings and areas for improvement.

Coordinating Operations and Resources:

• Coordinate project operations, including budgeting inputs, resource planning, and review of commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and Nexleaf policies.

Managing Stakeholder Relationships:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the MoH, NGOs and subcontractor organizations.
• Represent Nexleaf at external events, conferences, and meetings to enhance visibility and influence.
• The contractor will not have authority to bind Nexleaf Analytics or act as its legal representative.

Support Outreach and Advocacy Efforts:

• Document project successes, best practices, and lessons learned to inform future program design and organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with the Nexleaf Communications team to identify opportunities to share project results externally (i.e. through blogs, articles, conference presentations, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Health, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven track record in international development, public health, or social impact sectors.
• Deep understanding of project management, with a focus on managing stakeholders, tracking milestones and deliverables, and reporting learnings and findings. 
• Ability to understand and address the needs and challenges of local stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and Chichewa, additional languages are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with the Malawi Ministry of Health.
• Experience with the vaccine cold chain and immunization sectors.
• Experience in human-centered design methods.
• Ability to work with high autonomy in-country, while maintaining alignment with a remote global team.

Submission Guidelines

Please submit the following by 22 January 2026:

• Statement of Interest detailing your interest and experience relevant to the role, including your daily rate.
• CV with three references.