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ftlx0!jobs-near-me.org!ftlUtil_resetPage!%24!requisitionDescriptionInterface!jobs-near-me.org!descRequisition!jobs-near-me.org!rdPager!%24!369505!jobs-near-me.org!true!jobs-near-me.org!369505!jobs-near-me.org!false!jobs-near-me.org!Submission for the position%5C: Consultant to Develop a technical and policy guidance on Comprehensive Abortion Care – (Job Number%5C: 2502640)!jobs-near-me.org!false!jobs-near-me.org!369505!jobs-near-me.org!false!jobs-near-me.org!false!jobs-near-me.org!Consultant to Develop a technical and policy guidance on Comprehensive Abortion Care !jobs-near-me.org!2502640!jobs-near-me.org!!jobs-near-me.org!!jobs-near-me.org!External consultant!jobs-near-me.org!External consultant!jobs-near-me.org!6 months!jobs-near-me.org!6 months!jobs-near-me.org!Jul 7, 2025, 6%5C:36%5C:30 AM!jobs-near-me.org!Jul 7, 2025, 6%5C:36%5C:30 AM!jobs-near-me.org!Jul 21, 2025, 5%5C:59%5C:00 PM!jobs-near-me.org!Jul 21, 2025, 5%5C:59%5C:00 PM!jobs-near-me.org!Mauritius-Port Louis!jobs-near-me.org!Mauritius-Port Louis!jobs-near-me.org!!jobs-near-me.org!!jobs-near-me.org!AF_MUS Mauritius!jobs-near-me.org!AF_MUS Mauritius!jobs-near-me.org!Full-time!jobs-near-me.org!Full-time!jobs-near-me.org!!*!%3Cb style=%22color%5C:red%22%3EIMPORTANT NOTICE%5C: %3C/b%3EPlease note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device%27s system settings.!jobs-near-me.org!!*!%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:#ffffff;%22%3E..%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A!jobs-near-me.org!!*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ETerms of Reference (TOR)%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ETitle%5C: Recruitment of a Local Consultant to Develop a technical and policy guidance on Comprehensive Abortion Care %3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align%5C: justify;%22%3EBackground%5C: The Ministry of Health and Wellness recognizes the need to establish a comprehensive abortion care guideline to ensure safe, equitable, and evidence-based reproductive healthcare services. To achieve this, a local consultant with expertise in gynecology, public health, and policy development will be recruited to lead the process.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align%5C: justify;%22%3EObjective%5C: To recruit a qualified health professional who will develop a comprehensive abortion policy and Abortion care guideline in alignment with national laws, international standards, and best practices.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EScope of Work%5C:%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E1.Situational Analysis%5C:%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Conduct a desk review of existing national laws, policies, and guidelines on abortion care.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Consolidate the discussion points from the December workshop including the gaps and barriers in access to safe abortion services.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Analyze relevant international guidelines and best practices.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E2.Stakeholder Engagement%5C:%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Engage with key stakeholders, including government entities, healthcare providers, civil society, and international organizations.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Organize consultations to gather inputs and ensure inclusivity in policy development.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E3.Policy and Guidelines Development%5C:%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Draft a technical and policy guidance on comprehensive abortion care (this will include clinical, health systems and policy addressing ethical, legal, and medical aspects)%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Conduct a validation exercise to finalize the guidance for Ministry of Health approval%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Develop operational guidance/SOPs for the derivative products (ie clinical guidelines for abortion care, including pre- and post-abortion services, infection prevention, counseling, and referral pathways).%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Organize the technical working group meetings on the guideline development %3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Incorporate gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E4.Capacity Building and Dissemination%5C:%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Propose strategies for the dissemination and implementation of the policy and guidelines.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Identify training needs and capacity-building measures for healthcare providers.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EDeliverables%5C:%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E1.Inception report with a work plan and timeline.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E2.Situational analysis report%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E3.Draft abortion policy and technical guideline for review to the MoH (for validation and approval)%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E4.Finalized abortion policy and care guidelines.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ERequired Qualifications%5C:%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Health professional (i.e. medical officer, gynecologist, reproductive health specialist, public health specialist) with an advanced degree (Master%26rsquo;s in Public Health or equivalent).%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Minimum of 5years of experience working in the field of health or medicine.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Strong writing skills in English with proven experience through reports and peer reviewed publications%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Proven experience in developing healthcare guidelines and policies.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Familiarity with national and international reproductive health standards and frameworks.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills. %3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Experience working with WHO or any UN agency will be an advantage.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Proficient level of English with a working knowledge of French would be an Asset. %3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E-Duration%5C: The consultancy is expected to last for a period of 6 months, with key milestones and deliverables submitted as per the agreed timeline.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EReporting%5C: The consultant will report to the WHO country office and work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EApplication Process%5C: Interested candidates should submit the following%5C:%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Updated CV highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;Cover letter detailing their approach to developing the abortion policy and care guidelines.%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26bull;At least two references from previous similar 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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements