Consultant for Integration of E-Motive Approaches to RMNCAH Strategies

The consultant will review, update, and harmonize national policies, guidelines, and training curricula related to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC) protocols to incorporate the E-MOTIVE approach. This role supports the Safer Births in Crises Initiative in South Sudan to improve maternal health outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Submit an inception report including methodology, workplan, and timeline within 1 week after contract signing.
• Develop tools and instruments for the assignment.
• Conduct desk review relevant to the assignment.
• Engage SBC Consortium members, TAG, and key stakeholders through consultative meetings/workshops.
• Update agreed protocols incorporating early detection methods and standardized treatment bundle (E-MOTIVE).
• Update clinical guidelines, SOPs, and job aids.
• Develop a costed dissemination and implementation plan.
• Prepare draft report and present preliminary findings to consortium and partners for feedback.
• Revise and submit final report including recommendations.
• Facilitate a national validation workshop.

Requirements

• Graduate level degree (MA, MPH) in International Health and Development or related program (coursework in Family Planning / Reproductive Health / Population Studies / Policy Analysis is preferred).
• Experience working in health and development in general, and conducting research and surveys in Health, SRH, and/or family planning is preferred.
• Excellent judgment, conceptual and analytical thinking ability.
• Skills in policy, advocacy, communication, and interaction with governmental and nongovernmental partners in health.
• Proven experience in developing or revising clinical guidelines and protocols including strong knowledge of PPH management and EmONC.
• Familiarity with WHO guidelines and the E-MOTIVE approach is an added advantage.
• Excellent writing and facilitation skills.

Skills

• International Health
• Health Development
• Research Surveys
• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Family Planning
• Policy Analysis
• Health Policy Advocacy
• Governmental Partner Engagement
• Non-governmental Partner Engagement
• Clinical Guidelines Development
• Clinical Protocols Revision
• Postpartum Hemorrhage Management
• Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care
• WHO Guidelines Familiarity
• E-MOTIVE Approach
• Technical Writing
• Facilitation Skills

Languages

English