Overview
The consultant will modify, update, and develop training modules for a multidisciplinary workforce to strengthen International Health Regulations (IHR) implementation in Sri Lanka.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a comprehensive desk review of existing local and international training modules for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) staff.
- Adapt high-quality, competency-based training modules tailored to the specific operational requirements of frontline health workers.
- Develop detailed lesson content, interactive learning activities, and assessment methods.
- Present draft modules to the Technical Working Group (TWG) for review and feedback.
- Submit an Inception Report, Desk review, Draft adopted modules, Final modules and Materials, and a Comprehensive Final Report.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in health management, workforce development, or health systems strengthening.
- Experience in Public Health Emergency preparedness, health research.
- Experience in designing and development of training programs and modules for multidisciplinary health workforces.
- Knowledge and broad understanding of International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) and its core capacities.
- Familiarity with national health security frameworks, such as the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS), and evaluation tools like the Joint External Evaluation (JEE).
- Active engagement in national curriculum/module development programs and professional development programs under the Ministry of Health and academic institutions.
- A good publication record demonstrated expertise in curriculum and module development and the creation of related educational materials.
- Prior advisory or consultative roles in governmental, academic, or multilateral institutions curricular/Modules development on health system preparedness, emergency care, or capacity building will be an added advantage.
- Experience as an expert contributing to Health emergencies, including pandemic response planning or training (e.g., COVID-19) will be an added advantage.
Qualifications
- MD or equivalent - Public Health, Medical Education, Emergency Health Care
- Doctoral Degree in Medical Administration or Community Medicine, board-certified or equivalent.
