International consultant in peri- & neonatal care - Obstetrician, Tbilisi, Georgia, Health & Nutrition section, 6 Months, Office based with travel to Sukhumi

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Consultant Closes 29 May 2026 1 days left

Overview

International consultant to support the strengthening of risk-appropriate maternal and neonatal care in Abkhazia region, Georgia, through a comprehensive assessment and development of clinical care protocols.


Key Responsibilities
  • - Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the quality of neonatal and obstetric care in Abkhazia region.
  • - Analyze medical documentation, conduct facility inspections, and interview medical staff.
  • - Focus on the organization of care for sick newborns, referral and transport pathways, and intensive care units.
  • - Develop and integrate priority clinical care protocols.
  • - Inform a plan of action at both maternity/local and regional levels.
Required Experience
  • - A minimum of ten years of clinical experience in Obstetrics is required.
  • - Experience in implementing assessments of neonatal and obstetric care quality using the WHO tool is required.
  • - Proven experience in developing or adapting clinical care protocols in peri- and neonatal care is required.
  • - Proven experience in providing training in the relevant fields is required.
  • - Relevant experience working with UNICEF and WHO is required.
  • - Experience working in sensitive or protracted settings is considered an advantage.
Qualifications
  • - Masters degree in Obstetrics.
  • - A medical degree in Obstetrics is required.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Russian is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
6 Months
Work Modality
Office based with travel to Sukhumi
Remuneration
Not specified
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