Consultancy for Community Health Workforce Development Program – Nationals only (12 months)

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Objective:

UNICEF Egypt seeks to contract a national individual consultant to support UNICEF and the Ministry of Health in implementing the Community Health Project supported by the Mastercard Foundation.

The specific objectives of this study are:

1. Liaise between UNICEF, MOHP, and other partners to coordinate the review and updating of required polices, standards and training programs
2. Support the MoHP in the development of training modules and the rollout of the training.

Methodology:

The consultant will be based in Cairo and will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP). The MoHP will lead the organization and implementation of the project through its technical CHW Working Group (TWG), which is chaired by the Deputy Minister. The Ministry will provide administrative support by issuing appropriate orders and engaging local institutions and specialists at both national and local levels.

Additionally, UNICEF will hire a local company to arrange the logistics of the training and provide necessary support to the MoHP and the technical working group. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring the quality of key outputs, which include revising guidelines, mapping existing Community Health Workers, developing an electronic database, training of CHWs, and keeping UNICEF and the TWG on the implementation process. UNICEF will support the execution of the agreed interventions through a third-party company.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE:

The consultant will work closely with UNICEF Egypt and the TWG of the Ministry of Health and Population to accomplish the following activities:

1. Coordinate with UNICEF, the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP), and other partners to review and update necessary policies, standards, and training programs, defining a clear work plan.
2. Provide technical support for mapping existing Community Health Workers (CHWs) and developing an electronic registry.
3. Assist the MOHP Technical Working Group (TWG) in revising the Community Health Work Strategy and associated policies and guidelines.
4. Follow up and support updating the certified training program for CHWs.
5. Follow up on the procurement process, distribution, and end-user monitoring of the provided supplies.
6. Contribute to developing training materials and modules, including online training components. Oversee and follow up on the progress of CHW training.
7. Support in the development and implementation of the gender-sensitive SBC strategy to build community trust and increase the confidence of CHW
8. Support the development of a comprehensive supportive supervision package for Community Health Workers
9. Facilitate monthly coordination meetings to assess the progress of project implementation.
10. Assist in organizing field visits, meetings, documentation, visibility activities, and other interventions related to project implementation.
11. Submit a monthly report detailing completed tasks, the status of the implementation process, and any challenges encountered.
12. Provide any other required support related to the project implementation.

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DELIVERABLES

ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE

PAYMENT

1

• Detailed project implementation plan agreed with MoHP TWG
• ToR for the TWG on the revision of the Community Health Work Strategy and associated policies and guidelines.
• Structure and content of the project coordination meeting
• Plan for the mapping of existing Community Health Workers and reporting of CHWs

20 days

10%

2

• Minutes of the monthly coordination meeting with the status of the project implementation and challenges
• Mapping/database of existing Community Health Workers and reporting of CHWs
• Plan and ToR for the electronic registry of the CHWs
• Plan and composition of the working group for the revision of the certified training program for CHWs

25 days

13%

3

• Minutes of the monthly coordination meeting with the status of the project implementation and challenges
• Update on the revision of the Community Health Work Strategy and associated policies and guidelines.
• List of required supplies, technical specifications, and distribution list
• Community Health Workers and reporting of CHW templates

25 days

12 %

4

• Update on the status of the project implementation plan agreed with MoHP TWG
• Minutes of the monthly coordination meeting with the status of the project implementation and challenges
• Update on the electronic registry for the CHWs
• Updated certified training program for CHWs

20 days

10%

5

• Revised Community Health Workforce Strategy and associated policies and guidelines.
• Update on the status of the CHWs Training Plan implementation.
• Minutes of the monthly coordination meeting with the status of the project implementation and challenges
• Update on the use of the electronic registry and Community Health Workers application

25 days

13%

6

• Minutes of the monthly coordination meeting with the status of the project implementation and challenges
• Update on the development and implementation of the gender-sensitive SBC strategy to build community trust and increase the confidence of community health workers (CHWs).
• A supportive supervision framework outlining roles, processes, frequency, and principles developed.
• A set of practical tools (e.g., checklists, observation forms, feedback templates, digital tools) for use by supervisors and CHWs.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implementation guidelines to institutionalize the mechanisms.
• Report on the training of the CHWs, key challenges
• Database of training for the CHWs
• Update on the procurement process, distribution, and end-user monitoring of the provided supplies.
• Update on the use of the electronic registry and Community Health Workers application

44 days

22%

7

• Minutes of the monthly coordination meeting with the status of the project implementation and challenges
• Database of the Community Health Workers application
• Report on the training of the CHWs, key challenges
• Report on the implementation of the gender gender-sensitive SBC strategy to build community trust and increase the confidence of CHW
• Final distribution list, end-user monitoring of the provided supplies.
• Final report with recommendations

36 days

18%

Conditions of work:

Place of work: The consultant will work remotely and in the UNICEF office in Cairo, with travel to the field.

Travel: UNICEF Egypt will cover travel-related costs inside the country.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: General medicine, public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, socio-medical sciences, health education, epidemiology, engineering, environment or other relevant technical field (gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics…). MBA in health/environment related field or related field will be an asset.
• At least 8 years of considerable experience in working with the primary health care systems, including field experience in community health, development of training programs on maternal and child health and nutrition programs, including quality control /quality assurance of health programs, data management, monitoring and evaluation, and documentation. Familiarity with government systems and services is essential.
• Excellent command of project management (technical, administrative and financial monitoring); ability to work under stress, resolve conflicts, build networks and trusting relationships with government, NGOs and other stakeholders and continually demonstrate openness. Experience in conducting research, and data analysis, and surveillance systems is an asset. Experience working with international organizations or donor-supported programs is highly desirable.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English is a must. Good presentation, communication, and writing skills. Excellent command of working with Microsoft applications and other computer programs analytical skills are an asset .
• Previous UN/INGO/International organization’s experience is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility jobs-near-me.org UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

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