Overview
Consultant to support UNICEF PCO workstream on the PhilHealth SAM OTC package Rollout and ITC package development, and PIMAM Simplified Approaches Operations Research.
Key Responsibilities
- Support UNICEF PCO workstream on the PhilHealth SAM OTC package Rollout and ITC package development
- Provide coordination and technical support to PhilHealth/DOH/ institutional contractors
- Monitor the updating of accreditation database and status
- Provide knowledge management and learning exchange support
- Support integration of PIMAM Data into HOMIS
- Support the implementation, closure, and knowledge management of PIMAM Simplified Approaches Operations Research
- Support Family MUAC SA-OR implementation
- Support CHW-led SA-OR implementation
- Support design and rollout of PIMAM capacity-building activities
- Support PIMAM Capacity Building to facilitate PhilHealth SAM package accreditation
- Consolidate all PIMAM capacity building data quarterly
- Support finalization of the updated PIMAM MOP
- Coordinate with and provide technical support to DOH-DPCB to include PIMAM in IMCI Training Package
- Support strengthening of PIMAM Supply Chain and Logistics
- Produce quarterly analytical updates on accreditation progress, admissions trends, and service utilization
- Support alignment of PIMAM reporting with national health information systems and PhilHealth claims data
- Identify data gaps and recommend improvements
- Support evidence use in decision-making
- Coordinate with institutional contractors and government agencies
- Support donor missions, reporting requirements, and strategic engagement
- Ensure equity-focused prioritization of high-burden and vulnerable areas
- Perform other related tasks necessary to advance CNF wasting commitments
- Conduct desk review of available documents
- Develop a repository of all PIMAM related documents and knowledge products
- Conduct scoping/field visits as needed
- Draft an Inception report
- Support donor visits other relevant tasks as may be necessary
- Support any other tasks as may be required by the supervisor/s
- Draft Final report and presentation of the consultancy accomplishments
Required Experience
- Technical Expertise in Wasting and PIMAM
- Strong technical knowledge of wasting prevention and treatment, including PIMAM/CMAM protocols (OTC and ITC), or other closely related technical expertise in nutrition or child health programmes
- Familiarity with WHO guidelines on wasting management and their application in country contexts
- Understanding of Simplified Approaches (e.g., Family MUAC, CHW-led models) and their programmatic implications
- Knowledge of nutrition supply chain systems, including therapeutic commodities (RUTF, F75, F100) or similar public health commodity supply chains
- Programme Management & Systems Strengthening
- Proven experience in managing or supporting large-scale public health or nutrition programmes, at the national or subnational levels, or equivalent large-scale programme experience
- Demonstrated ability to support multi-component systems strengthening (service delivery, workforce, data, supply chain, financing), aligned with CNF priorities
- Strong experience in stakeholder coordination with government and partners; familiarity with DOH, PhilHealth, NNC, LGUs is an advantage
- Ability to translate technical guidance into operational plans and implementation support
- Philippine Health System and Financing Context
- Familiarity with the Philippine health system, including DOH structures, LGU implementation, or similar decentralized health systems
- Understanding of PhilHealth processes, including accreditation, claims, and provider payment mechanisms, is an advantage
- Knowledge of UHC reforms and Special Health Fund arrangements is desirable
- Data, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management
- Strong skills in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization (e.g., dashboards, performance tracking)
- Experience in monitoring programme implementation and results, including use of routine health information systems
- Ability to produce high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, and donor-facing outputs
- Experience in knowledge management, including documentation of lessons learned and best practices
- Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
- Demonstrated experience in designing and supporting training, mentoring, and supportive supervision
- Ability to provide hands-on technical assistance to national and subnational stakeholders
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.
- A first university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field combined with additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
