Consultancy: Research Support - Adolescents health Consultancy - D&A, DRP - NYHQ, Requisition# 508212

Conduct literature review and draft summary on the latest evidence on service provision for maternal health among adolescents including references formatted for peer-review publication. Draft manuscript including proper outline for submission.

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For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Background & Rationale

Depression is the leading cause of disability, and self-harm is among the leading cause of death among boys and girls 15-19 years of age[1]. However, adolescent mental health and well-being have often been overlooked. During the SDG period, mental health is taking an important place in the global health agenda. SDG target 3.4 aims at reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention, treatment and promotion of mental health and well-being.

Having data on adolescents’ mental health prevalence and risk factors is an essential component for appropriate planning and programming and for identification of populations at higher risk of mental health among adolescents. For this, we are embarking on a road map of data collection for mental health among adolescents for which an initial step will be to have a proper mapping of currently available measurement tools including data results.

In addition, WHO estimated in the 2017 Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) that pregnancy complications are the top cause of death among girls aged 15–19[i]. The 2016 Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health highlights a wide range of social, economic and health consequences stemming from adolescent pregnancy and early age of marriage. These factors include reduction in women’s life choices including educational achievement and income earning opportunities, and negative impacts on the health and development of the children of adolescent mothers[ii]. 

Therefore, as part of UNICEF’s agenda on adolescents’ health it is imperative to further analysis and provide evidence that contributes to the understanding of the provision of maternal health services for adolescent mothers as well as on the status and risk factors related to adolescents mental health

Purpose

Conduct literature review and draft summary on the latest evidence on service provision for maternal health among adolescents including references formatted for peer-review publication. Draft manuscript including proper outline for submission.

Conduct mapping of existing data collection tools used to collect data on mental health among adolescents and compile the existent data. 

Expected results: (measurable results)

Complete literature review and draft summary on the latest evidence on service provision for maternal health among adolescents including references formatted for peer-review publication.

Complete mapping of existing data collection tools used to collect data on mental health among adolescents and compile the existent data. Output would include summary of tools including methodological analysis, countries in which the tools has been applied and compilation of data presenting results at the country and indicator level. 

Duty Station

Remote-based 

Timeframe 

Start date: November 15, 2017                                         

End date: Jan 31, 2018      

Key competences, technical background, and experience required Deadline

• Master degree in epidemiology, public health, demography or biostatistics
• Proven experience in publishing in peer review publications.
• Proven experience on internationally agreed indicators on maternal and newborn health.
• Indicate if the number of years of work experience required in the relevant area of the consultancy is at the senior level. 8-10 years
• English
• Word, Excel, End point (would be an asset)

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Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

Remarks

With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment
Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4.

At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.