طلب مسؤول تعبئة وتنفيذ خطة رعاية الأطفال حديثي الولادة
Scope of work:
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
a. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Identify and engage key stakeholders, including the national newborn committee healthcare professionals, Un agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and governmental bodies, to garner support for the Newborn Care Road Map. • Close collaboration with MNH core stakeholders to build on the Newborn Accelerator and prioritization plan
b. Road Map Finalization:
• Development of detailed Activities under the different outputs of the road map • Ensuring that the road map addresses the priorities highlighted in the national MNH accelerator • Ensure road map endorsement and alignment with different stakeholders from UN agencies, academia and scientific societies
c. Resource Mobilization:
• Develop strategies for mobilizing financial and human resources required for the successful implementation of the Road Map. • Explore potential funding sources, partnerships, and collaborations with relevant organizations.
d. Coordination:
• Coordinate and track the efforts for the development of the national guidelines to define the scope of services required at NICUs in Lebanon • Coordinate the efforts and commitment for implementation among different actors; related to infrastructure upgrade and capacity building standardization. • Track the implementation of the regional newborn care levels assessment. • Track the implementation of the national newborn referral system
e. Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress of the Road Map implementation. • Regularly assess and report on the effectiveness of interventions, identifying areas for improvement.
f. Advocacy and Communication:
• Develop and implement advocacy and communication strategies to raise awareness about the importance of newborn care and the goals of the Road Map.
Deliverables and Schedules
A monthly report should be shared to MOPH and UNICEF outlining:
• The progress in the finalization of the road map structure. • A summary of partners engagement, coordination meetings and advocacy implemented. • The road map documentation development progress- (Final draft with detailed activities, Budget, monitoring and evaluation plan) • The list of mobilization activities implemented • The challenges noted in the implementation as well as recommendations for improvement
Timing
The duration of the contract will be for a total 12 months.
Reporting Requirements
Formal reporting during this assignment is to the Minister of Health Office, MOPH
Profile Requirements Education:
• Medical Health Professional (MD, nurse , MPH) with strong public health background • Minimum 4 years’ experience in Neonatology and Paediatrics • Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly in maternal and child health initiatives. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Familiarity with the healthcare landscape and relevant stakeholders. Language: • MUST be fluent in Arabic and English Experience and Skills: • Experience in managing health projects, providing technical assistance and leadership through monitoring implementation processes, generating reports, and communicating with various stakeholders. • Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office tools, with a specific focus on Excel. • Experience working with the Ministry of Public Health is an asset. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Experience in advocacy, coordination, and mobilization of health agendas. • Experience with processing large amount of information and synthesizing it. • Ability to work in a team and in a diverse work environment. • Knowledge of United Nations – particularly UNICEF – processes and work streams is an asset.
Administrative Issues
• The selected candidate will be based at the MOPH. • The selected candidate will report to the Minister of Health Office at MOPH and the Maternal and Newborn Health Officer at UNICEF. • The selected candidate will receive a monthly payment of $2000 to their respective bank account. Each monthly payment is subject to the receipt of an approved monthly report and certified invoice. • The contract is signed with a management service provider working with UNICEF. • Laptop, phone will not be provided by contracting agent.