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International or National consultant to train on the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

Luanda

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Luanda
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
  • Closing Date: Closed

International or National consultant to deliver training on the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, [Good health] 

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How can you make a difference? 

Scope of Work:
1. Goal:
Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF Chief of Child Survival and Development and under the supervision of the Nutrition
Specialist, in close collaboration with all nutrition partners at the Ministry of Health, the consultant will be expected to deliver
training on the BFHI, supervise one cascade training, develop assessment and supervise the BFHI assessment for one hospital.
2. Objectives:
Specifically, the consultant is expected to:
I. Prepare training material and training agenda on the BFHI based on the latest guidelines and supporting documents,
contextualized to the Angolan context.
II. Based on consultation with UNICEF, the Ministry of Health and national partners, prepare a checklist for identifying
training participants and deliver a training of trainer’s course on the BFHI. The duration of the training should not
exceed five days, training at most 40 participants. A training report and participant pre- and post-training scores
should be shared along with contact details for future training needs.
III. Following the training of trainers, prepare a checklist to identify skilled trainers who can be listed as national BFHI
trainers.
IV. With no more than five skilled trainers leading a training, supervise one cascade training at provincial level.
V. With no more than five skilled trainers, supervise the assessment of one hospital for the BFHI, providing all
supporting tools and documentation and supporting with the formulation of recommendations and the final
assessment report.
VI. Develop an excel based spreadsheet/assessment tool (adapted from the established BFHI tools) in Portuguese to
assess all maternities in terms of compliance with BFHI standards (the consultant will develop the tool but will be
responsible for assessing only one maternity).
VII. Prepare and submit a final consultancy report; with observations and conclusions from the Training of Trainers and
BFHI assessment to support recommendations for the roll-out of the BFHI training package in Angola; the report is
to include an executive summary of no more than two pages in accordance with UNICEF standards.
Scope of Work:
1. Goal:
Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF Chief of Child Survival and Development and under the supervision of the Nutrition
Specialist, in close collaboration with all nutrition partners at the Ministry of Health, the consultant will be expected to deliver
training on the BFHI, supervise one cascade training, develop assessment and supervise the BFHI assessment for one hospital.
2. Objectives:
Specifically, the consultant is expected to:
I. Prepare training material and training agenda on the BFHI based on the latest guidelines and supporting documents,
contextualized to the Angolan context.
II. Based on consultation with UNICEF, the Ministry of Health and national partners, prepare a checklist for identifying
training participants and deliver a training of trainer’s course on the BFHI. The duration of the training should not
exceed five days, training at most 40 participants. A training report and participant pre- and post-training scores
should be shared along with contact details for future training needs.
III. Following the training of trainers, prepare a checklist to identify skilled trainers who can be listed as national BFHI
trainers.
IV. With no more than five skilled trainers leading a training, supervise one cascade training at provincial level.
V. With no more than five skilled trainers, supervise the assessment of one hospital for the BFHI, providing all
supporting tools and documentation and supporting with the formulation of recommendations and the final
assessment report.
VI. Develop an excel based spreadsheet/assessment tool (adapted from the established BFHI tools) in Portuguese to
assess all maternities in terms of compliance with BFHI standards (the consultant will develop the tool but will be
responsible for assessing only one maternity).
VII. Prepare and submit a final consultancy report; with observations and conclusions from the Training of Trainers and
BFHI assessment to support recommendations for the roll-out of the BFHI training package in Angola; the report is
to include an executive summary of no more than two pages in accordance with UNICEF standards.

Tasks/Milestone: Deliverables/Outputs: Timeline Estimate Budget

1. Develop a Consultancy work plan and work methodology Workplan developed, submitted, and approved by UNICEF in 10 working days. Payment #1

2. Prepare training material and training agenda on the BFHI based on the latest and supporting documents. Training material and agenda approved by UNICEF

3. Based on consultation with UNICEF, the Ministry of Health and national partners, identify participants and deliver a training of trainer’s course on the BFHI. The duration of the training should not exceed five days, training at most 40 participants. A training and participant pre and post-training scores should be shared along with contact details for future training needs. Participants identified, training prepared and delivered with training and pre and post training and approved trainers list reviewed and approved by UNICEF in 15 working days. Payment #2

4. Following the training of trainers, identify skilled trainers who can be listed as national BFHI trainers.

5. Support the planning and implementation of one cascade training at provincial level with the participation of no more than five trainers from the training of trainers. Report of one cascade training approved by UNICEF in 10 working days Payment #3

6. Develop an excel based spreadsheet/assessment tool to assess all maternities in terms of compliance with standards. Excel spreadsheet assessment tool approved by UNICEF

7. Support the planning and implementation of an assessment of one hospital for the BFHI with no more than five skilled trainers, all supporting tools and documentation and supporting with the of and the final assessment report. Report of one hospital assessment approved by UNICEF in 7 working days Payment #4

8. Prepare and submit a final consultancy report with observations and conclusions from the Training of Trainers and BFHI assessment to support recommendations for the roll-out of the BFHI training package in Angola; the report is to include an summary of no more than two pages in accordance with UNICEF standards Consultancy report finalized and approved by UNICEF in 5 working in days Payment #5

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following area:

nutrition, public health, maternal and child health, medicine, paediatrics, nursing.

• At least five (5) years of relevant professional work experience, in the field of maternal and child health.
 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
 
• Excellent writing, facilitation, reporting and presentation skills.
 
• Excellent coordination competencies.
 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others and communicate in a multicultural environment.
Language Proficiency
 
• Intermediate level Portuguese is required
• Working knowledge in English is as asset

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
• Works Collaboratively with others
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Innovates and Embraces Change
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Drives to achieve impactful results
• Manages ambiguity and complexity

To view our competency framework, please visit https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf

 

Click https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies


UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.


Remarks:


Duty Station: Luanda, Angola


Terms of Payment:

The consultant will be paid an all-inclusive fee (transportation costs, stationary, communication and other miscellaneous expenses) as per the stipulated deliverable and payment schedule.


Contract Duration: 47 working days


How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to create their profile on UNICEF career portal at https://www.unicef.org/careers/, including cover letter and CV. Candidates should indicate ability, availability and all-inclusive financial proposal to undertake the terms of reference.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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