The goal of the project is to assist the Government of Kebbi and Adamawa in line with their
State Strategic Health Development Plans (SSHDP) to reduce maternal, newborn and child
deaths by significantly improving the health and nutrition status of women and children under
5 years by ensuring an equitable and strengthened primary health care delivery system
Rationale
This position is to support the State ministry of health, state primary health care development
agency and other partners in the implementation of evidence-based interventions that will
result in the scale-up of and improved access to maternal and newborn health services with a
particular focus on systems strengthening, local capacity building, focused mentoring in local
facilities and communities in Adamawa and Kebbi States.
The officer will support the SMOH, SPHCDA and other partners in the implementation of
various strategies and interventions that will strengthen partnership for policy reforms, sector
governance and stewardship at LGA level, increased transparency and accountability,
capacity building, provision of sustainable and scaled-up integrated MNCH service delivery
with equity and community participation.
Specific objectives:
The consultant is to work with the SPHCDA, SMOH and other partners to achieve the
following key results
? Increased proportion of women who are able to correctly recognize pregnancy
complications and seek timely care, when required.
? Increased proportion of poor, marginalized, rural women with increased financial
access to a health facility for pre -pregnancy, routine ANC and Emergency Newborn
and Obstetric Care services;
? Improved functionality of the health service provision for fixed and outreach services
through adequate and qualified health personnel, adequate supplies and equipment.
? Improved nutrition of women and children along the continuum of care from
preconception to childhood.
? Strengthened health systems governance by improving decentralized planning and
budgeting processes for improved accountability and transparency in the delivery of
maternal and newborn services.
Major Tasks to be accomplished:
State and LGA
? Work with the SMOH, SPHCDA and other partners to support dissemination of
national policy, strategy, guidelines and quality of care model for MNCH at state and
LGA level.
? Support SMOH and SPHCDA by providing technical assistance to the development
of good quality state and LGA annual operational plans and their review using the
Primary Health Care Mechanism.
? Support dissemination and use of approved training modules and guidelines on
selected high impact Integrated Maternal New-born Child Health continuum of care
interventions such as- Focused AnteNatal Care (FANC); Skilled Birth Attendance
(SBA); Emergency Obstetric and New-born Care (EmONC); Helping Babies Breath
(HBB); Post Natal Care (PNC); Community Based New-born Care and Integrated
Community Case Management (Iccm) for diarrhea, malaria and pneumonia.
Support state and LGA level supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation of
MNCH programmes.
Health Facilities:
Priority areas of work to be supported at this level and strategy based on TSS model
(Training, Supplies, Supportive Supervision) include but not limited to the following:
? Setting up and implement a quality of care model for MNCH services in health
facilities based on few selected high impact interventions.
? Training of health workers using approved training modules and guidelines on
selected high impact Integrated Maternal New-born Child Health continuum of care
interventions with assistance of state and LGA based TOTs.
? Support end user monitoring of equipment and supplies provided to health facilities.
? Participate in On the Job Training, Supportive Supervision and mentoring of health
workers.
Communities, villages, households
? Support setting up of structures for implementation of Community Health Strategy - WDCs, VDCs, training of VHWs, CHEWs and CHWs.
? End user monitoring of supplies and demand for MNCH services in communities and households.
? Use updated Mama/CHEW/CBNC kits as entry point for promotion of desired health seeking behaviour and link with immunization/polio related activities.
? Promote uptake of selected high impact family care practices jointly with other sections namely -C4D, Nutrition, Child Protection, Media, advocacy and communications and WASH.
? Promote uptake of integrated Community Case Management for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.
End Product: (eg. final report, article, document etc):
? Annual State work and operational plans
? Quarterly DHIS and PHC review reports
? Reports of Workshop/Meetings with actionable recommendations.
? Reports of milestones achieved to advance project implementation.
Estimated time of consultancy and deadline for submission of end product:
11 Months term is required for this assignment in line with the current UNICEF Nigeria
country development
Minimum qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required
? Master's in Public Health and university degree in Medicine or Nursing/Midwifery or
related technical field.
. Five years progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and
evaluating of health projects particularly, safe motherhood and neonatal care projects.
Experience with Life Saving Skills training and practice an advantage.
. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language an asset. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset.
Support state and LGA level supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation of MNCH programmes.
Health Facilities:
Priority areas of work to be supported at this level and strategy based on TSS model (Training, Supplies, Supportive Supervision) include but not limited to the following:
? Setting up and implement a quality of care model for MNCH services in health
facilities based on few selected high impact interventions.
? Training of health workers using approved training modules and guidelines on selected high impact Integrated Maternal New-born Child Health continuum of care interventions with assistance of state and LGA based TOTs.
? Support end user monitoring of equipment and supplies provided to health facilities.
? Participate in On the Job Training, Supportive Supervision and mentoring of health workers.
Communities, villages, households
? Support setting up of structures for implementation of Community Health Strategy - WDCs, VDCs, training of VHWs, CHEWs and CHWs.
? End user monitoring of supplies and demand for MNCH services in communities and households.
? Use updated Mama/CHEW/CBNC kits as entry point for promotion of desired health seeking behaviour and link with immunization/polio related activities.
? Promote uptake of selected high impact family care practices jointly with other sections namely -C4D, Nutrition, Child Protection, Media, advocacy and communications and WASH.
? Promote uptake of integrated Community Case Management for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria.
End Product: (eg. final report, article, document etc):
? Annual State work and operational plans
? Quarterly DHIS and PHC review reports
? Reports of Workshop/Meetings with actionable recommendations.
? Reports of milestones achieved to advance project implementation.
Estimated time of consultancy and deadline for submission of end product:
11 Months term is required for this assignment in line with the current UNICEF Nigeria country development
Minimum qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required
? Master's in Public Health and university degree in Medicine or Nursing/Midwifery or related technical field.
. Five years progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and evaluating of health projects particularly, safe motherhood and neonatal care projects.
Experience with Life Saving Skills training and practice an advantage.
. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language an asset. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset.
2) Vacancy number: VN-NGR-38-2013
Post Title: Nutrition Consultant (CMAM Continuum of Care Analysis)
Level: International Professional (L4)
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 6 months.
Location: Abuja
Deadline for application: 12 December 2013
Purpose of Assignment:
To conduct Continuum of Care Analysis of the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition programme across 11 states in Northern Nigeria. The CMAM programme continuum consists of;
1) community activities comprised of community mobilization and nutrition screening,
2) outpatient (OTP) treatment of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) sites, and
3) referral from community and OTP sites to inpatient (ITP) for stabilization services for the children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and medical
complications. The analysis which could consists of both qualitative and quantitate methods would provide results/findings and specific recommendations for further improvement of quality of services through effective linkages across the Continuum of Care.
The project objectives include;
? To conduct a comprehensive assessment and analysis of the existing situation of the CMAM services implemented for the treatment of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) across the Continuum of Care mainly the linkages between the components of community,
OTP and referral/stabilization services at ITP centers.
? To assess and analyze the factors/challenges causing low level of performance indicators reported from a number of CMAM sites e.g. low admissions and high defaulter rate and low recovery rate in some areas,
? To analyze the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) of overall program with specific focus on linkages between the components of the program (community, OTP and ITP); current methods/tools for supportive supervision and monitoring/evaluation of the program at different levels; and put forward concrete recommendations for the measures to be taken to improve quality of services with effective functional linkages between community level; CMAM OTP sites and referral/stabilization services at ITP centers, Major Tasks to be accomplished:
? To design appropriate study tools and methodology to assess and analyze the CMAM Continuum of Care.
? To conduct desk review of available resources and documents concerning Continuum of Care on CMAM services at various levels i.e. community, PHC/CMAM sites for OTP services and Hospitals/Referral Facilities for ITP stabilization services for the children with SAM.
? To conduct focus group discussions (FGDs) concerned partners and stakeholders including
government nutrition authorities and civil society partners at federal and state levels.
? To conduct data collection through field visits to the selected states to carry out assessment in the CMAM community activities, OTP and ITP services in PHCs and referral health facilities / hospitals.
? To conduct focus group discussions (FGDs) with state level stakeholders on the issues of quality of services across the Continuum of Care including community, OTP and ITP stabilization services.
To carry out the study of factors causing inadequate mobilization and low performance of community volunteers and gaps in linking up with Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in view to effective community mobilization, screening, referral and defaulters tracking.
? To study the challenges concerning low admissions, low cure rates and high defaulters in
some of the CMAM centers in some of the states/LGAs.
? To carry out data analysis and report writing of findings and results of assessment carried
out at various levels using appropriate tools and methods.
? To prepare and submit a draft report with details on findings/results including the existing situation of CMAM Continuum of Care at community, PHC-OTP and ITP at referral health facilities/hospitals with concrete recommendations for further improvement/strengthening of CMAM services.
? To make presentation of draft report including key findings/results and specific recommendations for improvement of CMAM services with involvement of Nutrition Sector Partners.
? To prepare a final report based on Review the report in line with the comments and inputs provided by UNICEF, government and other partners/stakeholders within the given time frame.
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:
? Advanced University Degree on Nutrition or Public Health or Epidemiology or Statistics or Social Science.
? Relevant professional experience for a minimum of 10 years in the job related field.
? Strong technical knowledge of Continuum of Care of CMAM including community interventions, outpatient treatment (OTP) service and stabilization/inpatient (ITP) services to children with SAM.
? Documented experience on planning and conducting assessment, survey and analysis of comprehensive information concerning management of acute malnutrition.
? Excellent proficiency in written and oral English language, interaction and communication skills.
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter(one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDf copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History form(which can be downloaded from this web link http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html) to nrecruit@unicef.org. Deadline 12/12/2013. Please indicate the position in the subject of your mail
3. Vacancy number: VN-NGR-39-2013
Post Title: Supply Chain Consultant (Supply Chain Study and Analysis)
Level: International Professional (L3)
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 3 months
Location: Abuja
Deadline for application: 12 December 2013
Purpose of Assignment:
To conduct an assessment and make analysis of Supply Chain process which define a feasible and responsive supply chain system that can be implemented into the current available system within UNICEF and partners that can ensure the nutrition supplies i.e. RUTF reaches to the beneficiaries with adequate quantity, in timely manner, accountable in every level and
in efficient way. Define and set clear key performance indicators to monitor the performance of the supply chain and also develop accountability framework within supply chain. The project objectives include;
? Identify areas where the removal of blocks would improve the reliability of supply, and/or alternative means of storage and distribution,
? Create buffer stock to minimize delays in distributing RUTF to states,
? Conduct mapping of the flow of RUTF to create a more accurate picture of
consumption patterns and improve the forecasting of RUTF requirements by LGA and State authorities, and
? Create a realistic plan for the hand-over of some logistics activities as regard to Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) supply chain management tentatively by end of 2014.
Major Tasks to be accomplished:
? Design appropriate tools and methodology for assessment and analysis of Supply Chain.
? Conduct interactive meetings with concerned stakeholders including government authorities and sector partners/stakeholders at federal and state, LGA's, OTP's levels.
? Conduct field visits to the states and carry out assessment in the CMAM OTP and ITP facilities in PHCs and hospitals/referral health facilities
? Provide a clear framework for understanding and measuring current supply chain situation and performance. Make appropriate suggestions to remove obstacles and to create a foundation for further improvement.
? Suggest a coordination mechanism which leads to faster implementation, a
comprehensive and easier communication within UNICEF and between the related parties involved within the supply chain, starting from internal procurement process up to the OTP site distribution. That can help establish rules and strategies, assign responsibilities, coordinate responses and monitor the performance.
? Design tracking tools e.g. on how to easily track and trace the accurate status of the RUTF and related nutrition supplies.
? Suggest for effective Warehouse Management and Inventory Control System, which defines various information required e.g. economic order quantity (EOQ), order time, adequate safety stock, etc.
? Provide a suitable method for supply forecasting, distribution and its arrangement.
? Analyze the existing Human Resources capacity to manage supply chain and suggest reasonable requirements for further strengthening.
? Provide strategy, action plan and timeline for Supply Chain operation handing-over to the government to manage RUTF supply chain management to ensure continuation of CMAM programme.
? Analyze the probability of local RUTF production.
? Prepare and submit a final report with details on findings/results including the existing situation of Continuum of Care with concrete recommendations for further improvement/strengthening of the CMAM services at different levels.
Expected Deliverables
The consultant will submit a monthly report on Supply Chain Study and Analysis to UNICEF Chief of Nutrition Section with details on findings/results including the existing situation concerning the Supply Chain management process with concrete recommendations for further improvement/strengthening of CMAM services at different levels which includes the roles of Government at various level.
Final report of Supply Chain Analysis which is to be submitted to UNICEF.
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:
? Advanced University degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or relevant field.
? Minimum of Ten years relevant professional experience in required.
? Strong technical knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
? Documented experience on conducting assessment, survey, study and analysis of comprehensive information concerning supply chain and logistics process.
? Experience of Nutrition Programming will be an advantage.
? Excellent proficiency in written and oral English language, interaction and
communication skills,
? Familiar and capacity to work in a multicultural environment and ability to engage with team comprising with diverse technical background.
? Good literacy in computer and demonstrated skills on analysis software and management of information/database
? Excellent report writing skills.
? Familiar and capacity to working in challenging and insecure environment,
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter(one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDf copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History form(which can be downloaded from this web link http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html) to nrecruit@unicef.org. Deadline 12/12/2013. Please indicate the position in the subject of your mail
4)Vacancy number: VN-NGR-40-2013
Post Title : Nutrition Consultant (State planning and implementation Support for Bi- annual Maternal New-born Child Health Week)
Level: National Officer (NOB)
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 6 months.
Location: Abuja
Deadline for application: 12 December 2013
Purpose of Assignment:
The consultant will provide focused planning, follow up and documentation support to the field offices to ensure timely and effective planning, implementation and implementation of maternal new-born child health week (MNCHW) weeks by States. Contribute to increase in coverage of key micronutrient interventions. Support government at central level for planning
and coordination activities for coverage verification of the upcoming campaign and development of plans guidelines, trainings and monitoring and evaluation (ME) tools for the May-June 2014 round.
The project objectives include;
a. Evaluation, analysis and reporting on findings from the November campaign.
b. Ensure timely development and implementation of the State Work plan and release of funds to LGAs
c. To ensure implementation of effective social mobilisation activities focusing on vitamin A supplementation
d. Support States and partners to effectively monitor the campaign and take corrective actions
e. Ensure timely collection of data and information and document processes, conduct bottleneck analysis and document lessons learnt on MNCHW.
f. Ensure development of guidelines, training and monitoring and reporting tools
g. Ensure timely verification and coverage data
Major Tasks to be accomplished:
1. Support finalization of guidelines, training manuals, monitoring and reporting tools review
2. Participate in stakeholders planning and review meetings.
3. Track and report on the status of MNCHW implementation against defined milestones
4. Compile and analyse completeness of the State Workplans, with detailed budget and supply needs
5. Support and report on distribution of supplies (Vitamin A, deworming & Iron) and IEC materials
6. Conduct field visits to low preforming States to technical back stop and monitor MHCHW distribution focusing on low preforming LGAs
7. Map health facilities in each LGA conducting the campaign, compile administrative data for micronutrient interventions and map the data by LGA
8. Analyze post-campaign SMART surveys to validate VAS coverage 9. Follow up with field offices for State post campaign reports and support NPHCDA to
carryout post campaign validation, dissemination and reporting activities
10. Work with field office to prepare planning matrix for May 2014 round, with supply and
budget requirements
11. Assist in other micronutrient interventions related to MNCHW supported by the section.
Expected Deliverables
a. Work plan for 6 months, based on assigned duties, one week after signing of contract.
b. Detailed monthly activity workplan and monthly progress report.
c. MCHW state workplan with budget and supply needs, LGA micro-plans, social mobilization plan, IEC materials, training, monitoring and reporting tools developed and utilized for the campaign,
d. Monitoring and supervision reports, including indepth interview and FGDs with health workers and mothers
e. Collated post campaign reports-detailing State/LGA wise coverage, activities covering pre-implementation, implementation and post-implementation processes, including bottlenecks, lessons learnt, and recommendations to improve the May-June 2014 round of MNCHW.
f. Guidelines, training manuals, monitoring and reporting tools developed and rolled out.
g. Review of literature relating iron supplementation during pregnancy, analysis of current status and recommendations to improve the coverage of intervention
h. Final consultancy report as per the consultancy ToR
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:
. A University degree1
in one of the following fields: Public health, Nutrition, Nursing, or
other related health disciplines; or a combination is required.
. At least six years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the State
and national levels in program/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring,
evaluation and administration. Experience in working with MNCHW desirable
. Experience on micronutrient programming required.
. Strong data management and analysis skills required
. Fluency in English required while knowledge of local language will be an added
advantage.
. Leadership and teamwork abilities.
. Capacity to multi-task
. Good communication and writing skills If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter(one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDf copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History form(which can be downloaded from this web link http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html) to nrecruit@unicef.org. Deadline 12/12/2013. Please indicate the position in the subject of your mail
5) Vacancy number: VN-NGR-41-2013
Post Title: WASH Officer
Level: NOA
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment (TA)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Abuja
Deadline for application: 10 December 2013
Purpose of Assignment:
The engagement of a WASH Officer on Systems and Capacity Development is directed at
providing human resource required to manage and coordinate supports for systems
development and strengthening of State and LGA WASH institutions across the 14
programme States. It aims to assist in effective WASH services delivery at all levels using
harmonized approaches while ensuring that best practices are documented and disseminated
for uptake. This Officer will support synthesis and harmonization of programme strategies
and approaches and facilitate skills transfer at all levels. This Officer will support to put in
place measures for periodic institutional capacity assessment; facilitate the development and
implementation of capacity building plans and work out mechanism for process monitoring to
account for programme effectiveness and efficiency.
Specific Project Objectives to which the Consultancy is created:
To facilitate synthesis and harmonization of programme strategies and approaches and
support institutional development and skills building at all levels using harmonized
approaches while ensuring that best practices are documented and disseminated for uptake.
Major Tasks to be accomplished:
1. Programme/Project Management
Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective
WASH programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and
evaluation. Draft sound WASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor. Facilitate
synthesis and harmonization of programme strategies and approaches and support
institutional development and capacity building at all levels using harmonized approaches
while ensuring that best practices are documented and disseminated for uptake.
2. Programme Efficiency and Effectiveness
Enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through evidence based approach and
implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and
resources, flow of supply, non-supply and WASH programme status as well as process
monitoring and quality assurance.
3. Work Plan and Programme Documentation
Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; assist in identification
of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Programme Recommendation
and other programme documentation as well as development of WASH manuals, assuring
accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action.
4. Programme Implementation Information and Data
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that
WASH programme expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the
programme information and database. Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on
discrepancies. Collaborate with Monitoring & Evaluation office on maintaining a gender &
equity focus in WASH data collection and reporting.
5. Knowledge Sharing
Compile WASH programme implementation training and orientation materials to promote
knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectoral stakeholders, donors and media.
6. Communication and Networking
Ensure effective communication and networking developed and maintained through
partnership and collaboration.
? Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve
day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management.
? Team with local Government counterparts and sectoral stakeholders to exchange
information on WASH programme implementation and status, put in place measures
for periodic institutional capacity assessment and facilitate the development and
implementation of capacity building plans.
? Identify, document and disseminate best practices in programme delivery and
facilitate uptake
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:
1. Education
University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public
Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation
Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development
assistance.
Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development
(Programme Communication), an asset.
2. Work Experience
One year of professional work experience in the UN or other international
development organization or private sector (for IP) and national government and
field work experience (for NO).
Familiarity and experience in Institutional strengthening and governance an asset.
3. Language Proficiency [ ]
i) Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station.
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter(one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDf copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History form(which can be downloaded from this web link http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html) to nrecruit@unicef.org. Deadline 10/12/2013. Please indicate the position in the subject of your mail
