Overview
Engage a consultant to support the Ministry of Health in developing a comprehensive self-paced training package aimed at strengthening maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (MNCAH) services.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing national MNH/MNCH policies, guidelines, curricula, and existing in-service training.
- Conducting a rapid assessment of competency gaps and training needs among MNH service providers.
- Designing a standardized, competency-based self-paced training framework.
- Developing modular self-paced learning content with integrated assessments.
- Working with ICT team from the MOH supporting integration of the training package into the designated digital learning platform.
- Facilitating technical review, validation, and finalization of training materials.
- Orienting MOH staff and simulation facilitators and providing documentation to ensure sustainability and future updates of the training package.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) programming or clinical practice.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and development of competency-based training curricula, particularly for in-service training of health care workers.
- Proven experience in developing self-paced or digital learning packages, including assessment tools and certification mechanisms.
- Experience integrating simulation-based education, mentorship, or tele-mentoring into health workforce capacity-building initiatives.
- Familiarity with national MNH/MNCH guidelines and global standards (e.g. WHO recommendations, IMNCI).
- Prior experience working with Ministries of Health, preferably in low- and middle-income country settings; experience in Southern Africa is an asset.
- Experience working with UN agencies, UNICEF, or other development partners is highly desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Public Health, Maternal and Child Health, Medicine, Nursing/Midwifery, Health Education, Health Systems Strengthening, or a related field.
