REVISION AND UPDATING OF THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES AND TRAINING PACKAGE ON THEMANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE IN SIERRA LEONE

WHO - World Health Organization

Freetown

National

Senior level

Speaks English

Application deadline: August 12, 2026 (13 days)

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The role involves providing technical support to the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone for the revision and updating of national guidelines and training packages on the management of acute malnutrition in children under five. The consultant will review existing documents, analyze global guidance, and draft revised materials in alignment with the 2023 WHO Guidelines. Additionally, the consultant will facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops to ensure the guidelines are practical and effective. This position requires a strong background in nutrition policy and program implementation.

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, or related field
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in nutrition policy or program implementation
At least 5 years of experience in revising clinical or operational guidelines for acute malnutrition
Familiarity with WHO normative guidance, especially the 2023 Guidelines
Strong experience in management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel
Working proficiency in English

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REVISION AND UPDATING OF THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES AND TRAINING PACKAGE ON THEMANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE IN SIERRA LEONE-(2603196)Contractual Arrangement:External consultantContract Duration (Years, Months, Days):4 Months## Job Posting:Jul 29, 2026, 6:05:45 AM## Closing Date:Aug 12, 2026, 5:59:00 PM## Primary Location:Sierra Leone-Freetown## Organization:AF_SLE Sierra Leone## Schedule:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings...1.Area of expertise:Technical experts on management of acute malnutrition in children under five years, in alignment with the 2023WHOGuidelinesforwastingandnutritionaloedemaandnationalimplementationpriorities.2.Purpose of consultancy:To provide technical support to the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone for the revision,adaptation,andfinalizationofthenationalguidelinesandtrainingpackageonthemanagement of acute malnutrition in children under five years, in alignment with the 2023WHOGuidelinesforwastingandnutritionaloedemaandnationalimplementationpriorities.3.BackgroundFollowing the publication of the 2023 WHO Guidelines for the Management of Wasting and Nutritional Oedema in Children Under Five Years, countries are expected to review and adapt their national protocols, operational tools, and training packages to ensure alignment with the latest normative recommendations.In Sierra Leone, malnutrition remains a significant public health concern, particularly among children under five years of age. While national guidelines and training packages for the management of acute malnutrition are in place, these documents require updating to reflect new WHO recommendations and to address gaps identified through programme implementation experience.As observed across the African Region, national protocols for the prevention and management of acute malnutrition vary in terms of quality, comprehensiveness, and operational clarity. In addition, evolving implementation contexts—including public health emergencies, climate‑related shocks, and health system constraints—require that national guidelines remain up to date, practical, and responsive.In this context, WHO will support the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone to revise and update the National Guidelines and Training Package on the Management of Acute Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years, ensuring alignment with the 2023 WHO Guidelines and other relevant global and national policies, and strengthening the quality and effectiveness of service delivery.# 4.1 Scopeof workUnder the technical guidance of WHO and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Healthandpartners, the consultantwill provide technicalsupportto:·Review existing national guidelines, training packages, and operational tools relatedtothemanagement ofacutemalnutritioninchildren underfive years.·Analyzeandsynthesizerelevantglobalguidance,includingthe2023WHOGuidelinesfortheManagementofWastingandNutritionalOedema,andotherpertinentinternationalstandardsand scientificevidence.·Identifykeyrecommendationsrequiringnationaladaptationandsupportstructuredtechnicaldiscussionswiththe MinistryofHealthandrelevantstakeholders.·Assessgaps,outdatedpractices,andinconsistenciesbetweenexistingnationalprotocolsand updated globalrecommendations.·Draftrevised,evidence‑based,anduser‑friendlynationalguidelines, trainingmaterials,andjobaidstailoredtotheSierraLeonecontext.·Support and facilitate stakeholder consultations and technical workshops involvinggovernment counterparts, nutrition experts, implementing partners, and frontlinehealthworkers.·Supporttheorganizationandfacilitationofvalidationworkshops,documentingfeedbackandintegratingagreed revisions.·Finalizethenationalguidelines,trainingpackage,andjobaidsfollowingvalidation.·Contribute to the development of a high‑level implementation and disseminationplanaligned withnationalhealthand nutritionstrategies.# 4.2 Deliverables·InceptionReportoutliningmethodology,workplan,timeline,andstakeholderengagementapproach(withinone weekofcontractcommencement).·TechnicalReviewandGapAnalysisReportofexistingnationaldocumentsandrelevantglobalguidance,includingthe2023WHOguidelines.·DraftRevisedNationalGuidelines,trainingpackage,andaccompanyingjobaids.·StakeholderConsultationWorkshopReports, includingkeytechnicalrecommendations.·ValidationWorkshopReportandfinalizedversionsofthenationalguidelines,trainingpackage, andjob aids.·FinalTechnicalReportsummarizingactivitiesundertaken,outputsdelivered,andkeyrecommendationsforimplementation.5.Qualifications, experience, skills and languagesEducation: (Qualifications)Essential:·AdvanceduniversitydegreeinPublicHealth,Nutrition,Paediatrics,orarelatedfield.Desirable:ExperienceEssential: ·Minimumof7yearsofprofessionalexperienceinnutritionpolicy,programmeimplementation,orguidelinedevelopment.·At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in revising clinical and/or operationalguidelinesforthemanagement ofacute malnutrition.·ProvenfamiliaritywithWHOnormativeguidance,particularlythe2023WHOGuidelinesonwastingandnutritionaloedema,andexperienceinsupportingnationaladaptationprocesses.·Strongexperienceinthemanagementofsevereacutemalnutrition(SAM)andmonitoringofnutritionprogrammeimplementation.·Desirable: Demonstratedfacilitation,communication,andstakeholderengagementskills.6.Technical skills and knowledge:-Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to create team spirit; promote collaboration and foster open communication.-Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with an emphasis on Excel or a similar workbook application.7.Languages and level required –-Working proficiency in English (written, presentation and verbal communication skills)Location:c/o World Health Organization, Sierra Leone, 21 A&B Riverside Drive, off King Harman RoadP.O. Box 529 Brookfields, Freetown, Sierra Leone8.TravelNO Travelling required.9.Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):The duration of this consultancy is for 4 Months. Remuneration will be at applicable fees as per the World Health Organization scale of Consultant at NOC.Expected duration of contract (Maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year):4 Months.

REVISION AND UPDATING OF THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES AND TRAINING PACKAGE ON THEMANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE IN SIERRA LEONE-(2603196)Contractual Arrangement:External consultantContract Duration (Years, Months, Days):4 Months## Job Posting:Jul 29, 2026, 6:05:45 AM## Closing Date:Aug 12, 2026, 5:59:00 PM## Primary Location:Sierra Leone-Freetown## Organization:AF_SLE Sierra Leone## Schedule:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings...1.Area of expertise:Technical experts on management of acute malnutrition in children under five years, in alignment with the 2023WHOGuidelinesforwastingandnutritionaloedemaandnationalimplementationpriorities.2.Purpose of consultancy:To provide technical support to the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone for the revision,adaptation,andfinalizationofthenationalguidelinesandtrainingpackageonthemanagement of acute malnutrition in children under five years, in alignment with the 2023WHOGuidelinesforwastingandnutritionaloedemaandnationalimplementationpriorities.3.BackgroundFollowing the publication of the 2023 WHO Guidelines for the Management of Wasting and Nutritional Oedema in Children Under Five Years, countries are expected to review and adapt their national protocols, operational tools, and training packages to ensure alignment with the latest normative recommendations.In Sierra Leone, malnutrition remains a significant public health concern, particularly among children under five years of age. While national guidelines and training packages for the management of acute malnutrition are in place, these documents require updating to reflect new WHO recommendations and to address gaps identified through programme implementation experience.As observed across the African Region, national protocols for the prevention and management of acute malnutrition vary in terms of quality, comprehensiveness, and operational clarity. In addition, evolving implementation contexts—including public health emergencies, climate‑related shocks, and health system constraints—require that national guidelines remain up to date, practical, and responsive.In this context, WHO will support the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone to revise and update the National Guidelines and Training Package on the Management of Acute Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years, ensuring alignment with the 2023 WHO Guidelines and other relevant global and national policies, and strengthening the quality and effectiveness of service delivery.# 4.1 Scopeof workUnder the technical guidance of WHO and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Healthandpartners, the consultantwill provide technicalsupportto:·Review existing national guidelines, training packages, and operational tools relatedtothemanagement ofacutemalnutritioninchildren underfive years.·Analyzeandsynthesizerelevantglobalguidance,includingthe2023WHOGuidelinesfortheManagementofWastingandNutritionalOedema,andotherpertinentinternationalstandardsand scientificevidence.·Identifykeyrecommendationsrequiringnationaladaptationandsupportstructuredtechnicaldiscussionswiththe MinistryofHealthandrelevantstakeholders.·Assessgaps,outdatedpractices,andinconsistenciesbetweenexistingnationalprotocolsand updated globalrecommendations.·Draftrevised,evidence‑based,anduser‑friendlynationalguidelines, trainingmaterials,andjobaidstailoredtotheSierraLeonecontext.·Support and facilitate stakeholder consultations and technical workshops involvinggovernment counterparts, nutrition experts, implementing partners, and frontlinehealthworkers.·Supporttheorganizationandfacilitationofvalidationworkshops,documentingfeedbackandintegratingagreed revisions.·Finalizethenationalguidelines,trainingpackage,andjobaidsfollowingvalidation.·Contribute to the development of a high‑level implementation and disseminationplanaligned withnationalhealthand nutritionstrategies.# 4.2 Deliverables·InceptionReportoutliningmethodology,workplan,timeline,andstakeholderengagementapproach(withinone weekofcontractcommencement).·TechnicalReviewandGapAnalysisReportofexistingnationaldocumentsandrelevantglobalguidance,includingthe2023WHOguidelines.·DraftRevisedNationalGuidelines,trainingpackage,andaccompanyingjobaids.·StakeholderConsultationWorkshopReports, includingkeytechnicalrecommendations.·ValidationWorkshopReportandfinalizedversionsofthenationalguidelines,trainingpackage, andjob aids.·FinalTechnicalReportsummarizingactivitiesundertaken,outputsdelivered,andkeyrecommendationsforimplementation.5.Qualifications, experience, skills and languagesEducation: (Qualifications)Essential:·AdvanceduniversitydegreeinPublicHealth,Nutrition,Paediatrics,orarelatedfield.Desirable:ExperienceEssential: ·Minimumof7yearsofprofessionalexperienceinnutritionpolicy,programmeimplementation,orguidelinedevelopment.·At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in revising clinical and/or operationalguidelinesforthemanagement ofacute malnutrition.·ProvenfamiliaritywithWHOnormativeguidance,particularlythe2023WHOGuidelinesonwastingandnutritionaloedema,andexperienceinsupportingnationaladaptationprocesses.·Strongexperienceinthemanagementofsevereacutemalnutrition(SAM)andmonitoringofnutritionprogrammeimplementation.·Desirable: Demonstratedfacilitation,communication,andstakeholderengagementskills.6.Technical skills and knowledge:-Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to create team spirit; promote collaboration and foster open communication.-Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with an emphasis on Excel or a similar workbook application.7.Languages and level required –-Working proficiency in English (written, presentation and verbal communication skills)Location:c/o World Health Organization, Sierra Leone, 21 A&B Riverside Drive, off King Harman RoadP.O. Box 529 Brookfields, Freetown, Sierra Leone8.TravelNO Travelling required.9.Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):The duration of this consultancy is for 4 Months. Remuneration will be at applicable fees as per the World Health Organization scale of Consultant at NOC.Expected duration of contract (Maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year):4 Months.

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Summary by Impactpool

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, or related field
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in nutrition policy or program implementation
At least 5 years of experience in revising clinical or operational guidelines for acute malnutrition
Familiarity with WHO normative guidance, especially the 2023 Guidelines
Strong experience in management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel
Working proficiency in English

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