Consultancy |Provincial Health Coordinators, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 12Months (4 positions, only nationals of PNG to apply)

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF | Consultant |
Closing: 22 Feb 2026 4 days remaining
Location: Port Moresby

Overview

Support the planning, coordination, monitoring, and implementation of health worker upskilling initiatives at the provincial and district levels.

Tasks Summary
  • Work with PHAs and DHAs to support the planning, coordination and monitoring of the upskilling of health care workers and VHAs.
  • Support the conduct of skills development workshops at the provincial and district levels.
  • Work with the PHAs and DHAs in the identification of HCWs and VHAs to be trained in all the clinical modules along the RMNCAH continuum of care.
  • Support the use of Digital Learning for upskilling Healthcare Workers using the remote health care worker training platforms and online resources.
  • Work with the training teams to support the conduct of trainings for HCWs and VHAs including the coordination of the logistics necessary for the successful conduct of each training.
  • Work with NDOH and partners support the conduct of joint monitoring visits to ensure quality of trainings in each province.
  • Support the conduct of advocacy, networking, and partnership building in each province to ensure successful conduct of upskilling of PHAs and VHAs.
  • Support the development and use of training manuals, tools and supervisory etools.
  • Ensure strong coordination and engagement with World Bank CNSP and IMPACT Health projects and other DFAT supported activities in each province.
  • Support the use of Innovation, documentation, and knowledge management.
Experience Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in training and capacity building in the health sector, with a focus on RMNCAH.

Qualification Requirements

A degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in RMNCAH or a related discipline is preferred.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English and Tok Pisin is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another local language of the province is considered as an asset.

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Applicants are required to include in their applications a financial proposal which includes a lumpsum amount for consultancy fees, local transportation, and other miscellaneous costs.

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