United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) · 6 hours ago

Maternal Perinatal Deaths Surveillance and Response Systems Consultant

Home, KS

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop, review and technically assure MPDSR training materials, facilitators guides, and facilitators and training toolkits for MPDSR Committees – at national and subnational level;

Deliver in-country training and facilitators’ training of trainers in priority countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Nepal and potentially Timor-Leste)

Support UNFPA Country Offices and UNFPA APRO in reviewing and technically assuring any MPDSR technical document as requested by Ministries of Health, such as MPDSR Guidelines, Policies and Training standards;

Deliver technical assistance to MOH teams as part of a “supportive supervision scheme”, with regular virtual check ins and meetings of country teams as organised by UNFPA APRO and UNFPA Country Offices.

Qualification

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Public Health expertiseReproductive health programmesMaternal Perinatal Deaths SurveillanceTraining deliveryEnglish proficiencyPolicy document productionDeadline managementUN system experienceAsia Pacific knowledge

Required

Master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Midwifery, Health Sciences is essential with minimum 15 years of professional experience in Medicine and Public Health roles, with proven expertise in Reproductive and Maternal health programmes implementation.

Proven track records and demonstrated experience in Maternal Perinatal Deaths Surveillance and Response systems implementation is essential, including in delivering training for clinicians and MOH staff.

Excellent ability to produce policy documents that reflect latest international guidelines and evidence.

Excellent writing skills in English.

Ability to meet deadlines, work with minimum supervision, and deliver quality products is essential.

Strong interpersonal skills to work in different country contexts, and a commitment to the values and goals of the United Nations and UN Charter are also required.

English proficiency is mandatory.