Pact Nigeria is an independent international
non-profit organization headquartered in Washington,
DC, USA with offices in Nigeria
as well as other countries.
Pact Nigeria seeks for experienced and qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Pact Nigeria seeks for experienced and qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Consultants
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LocationGombe, Adamawa
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Location: Adamawa and Gombe
Nature of Work: Short-term Consultancy Assignment
Slot: 10
Job Description
Project Goal:
Nature of Work: Short-term Consultancy Assignment
Slot: 10
Job Description
Project Goal:
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Pact Nigeria, headquartered in
Abuja, with offices throughout the country including Yola and Gombe, is the
Nigerian Country office of Pact Inc, an independent International nonprofit
Organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Under a S-month "Learning
Grant" from the Gates Foundation, Pact is undertaking an assessment to
gather, analyze, and report on data that will provide a dearer understanding of
the quality and utilization of maternal neonatal and child health (MNCH) in Adamawa and Gombe States.
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The results of this assessment
will feed into an overall vision around social accountability for quality health service delivery and eventually into the design of a
longer-term project intervention.
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The goal will be to improve
responsiveness and quality of MNCH health services through applying best
practices and breakthrough approaches to meet the key needs and expectations of
mothers and families in Adamawa and Gombe States. At the same time, the project
will seek to strengthen community-led contributions towards health sector
decision making and service provision by ensuring continuous and informed
feedback to providers, policy makers, partners, and beneficiaries
Purpose of Consultancy Assignment:
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A team of ten consultants will
be selected to conduct an assessment of community expectations and utilization
of local heath services with a focus on the quality and accountability of
maternal, child, and neonatal health provision. Three local government areas
will be selected in each of Adamawa and Gombe states. Consultants are not
required to be health specialists but should be conversant with basic concepts
of community development and
standard methods of primary field research.
The specific objectives for this assignment will be to:
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Undergo one week of training
on the tools and methods of for the field research required.
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Review and pre-test
questionnaires and question schedules for interviews, focus groups, and health facility assessments.
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Conduct primary field research
in all wards of the selected LGAs to determine the quality health services as
well as their uptake and expectations by community members, especially women.
This work will include interviews with local government officials, health care managers and decision makers, health providers at all levels,
health facility checklists, and satisfaction surveys among health clients. At
the same time, community members and community committees will also be
questioned about their experience and expectations of health services through
small group discussions or focus
groups. Typically these groups will include ward or village development or
health committees.
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Analyze quantitative data from
surveys and quality checklists.
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Type qualitative data and submit in a standard format.
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Write a brief report on key
findings, conclusions, and recommendations
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Contribute (GIS or other data
as requested for "mapping" ward (or village) development committees
in each state.
Period, Location and Schedule of the Consultancy:
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The ten consultants selected
must be available full time (except Sundays) for a one-month period from 20
January to 19 February 2014. Work will involve extensive field travel and
research in three selected LGAs in each of Adamawa and Gombe states. It is expected
that visits to all wards in each LGA will be completed in one week by a group
of 4-5 team members, so that three LGAs are covered in three weeks in each of
the two states.
The proposed schedule of work is:
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20-25 January: Training in
tools and methods specific to the assignment.
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27 January 15 February: Field
research, analyze data and type field notes
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17-19 February: Complete data
analysis, field notes, write andsubmit final
brief report on findings, conclusions, and recommendations with all annexes.
Qualifications
The individual consultants who propose to work on this assignment must have a minimum of:
The individual consultants who propose to work on this assignment must have a minimum of:
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University-level training in
social science, development, public health, or
other relevant fields.
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Fluency in Hausa and/or
Fulfulde languages.
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Knowledge of primary field
data collection and analysis, especially surveys and qualitative methods such
as key informant interviews, small group discussions, and focus groups.
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Basic computer skills in WORD
and Excel.
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Excellent written and spoken
English; strong skills in reportwriting.
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Knowledge of health and gender
issues is an asset.
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Familiarity with Adamawa
and/or Gombe states an asset.
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Able to work effectively and
cooperatively as a member of a team.
Method of Application
Consultants may apply individually. All applications including a resume and cover letter indicating your qualifications and interest in this assignment should be submitted by email to: pactnghr@pactworld.org
Note:
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Note that only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
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Inquiries on this assignment
should be directed to Ms. Maryann Bagel: mbagel@pactworld.org
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