Individual National Consultant for Supporting Kangaroo Mother Care Implementation in Seven Selected Province in Viet Nam (UNICEF)

UNICEF would like to seek a consultant to provide technical support for provincial hospitals in organization of KMC trainings for provincial and district health staff and providing hand-on coaching on KMC implementation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Hanoi
Level: Consultancy
Location: Viet Nam
Categories: Health
Deadline: 23 Jun 2024 SE Asia Standard Time

SCOPE OF WORK

To facilitate organization of KMC trainings for provincial and district health staff at provincial hospitals.
To provide technical hand-on coaching to provincial and district health staff on performance of KMC to be in line with national standards.
To document the results of KMC intervention at provincial hospitals in 07 provinces supported by UNICEF.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

At least master degree or equivalent in medicine, public health, or related areas.
MD degree specialized in newborn care is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible professional work in Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), experience in KMC implementation is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERTISE/SKILLS REQUIRED

Experience in development of project concepts/proposals/documents, coordination and planning and implementation of health projects relating to Maternal, Neonatal and Child health, especially on Kangaroo Mother Care method for preterm and Low birthweight babies.
Knowledge on the health system overall and the health sector’s management system of maternal and Child health Care as well as advantage, disadvantage/limitations so far in Viet Nam.
Experienced pediatrician, especially on clinical and management of child health problems in both hospital and community, such as newborn health issues, Kangaroo Mother Care, Breast-Feeding, Early Child Development, Collaboration between Pediatrics and Obstetrics branches.
Experienced trainer, especially on Newborn Care Practice, Kangaroo Mother Care, Breast-Feeding, Continuum of care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Survival and Perinatal health.
Experienced researcher, especially for Neonatal Health and Survival, Kangaroo Mother Care, challenges and effects of the community-based Participatory Intervention for Maternal, Newborn Survival.
Good written and communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.

HOW TO APPLY:

Letter of interest/confirmation of availability and CV;
Three references;
Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost including consultancy fee, travel and any other relevant costs for this assignment.