TRF+ is a technical assistance project in health, funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), UK and managed by Mott MacDonald Limited, UK. The aim of the project is to provide technical support to the governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab for implementing health reforms to improve Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health and Nutrition services, managed by the health departments. The project is a part of DFID’s Provincial Health and Nutrition Programme (PHNP), under which financial aid is provided to the provincial governments for health reforms.
TRF+ requires the services of RMNCH & Nutrition Specialist for KP, based in Peshawar.
Position Purpose and Summary:
The position requires working closely with the Department of Health and district governments in KP. The specialist will provide technical guidance for system’s strengthening and capacity development in the field. She/he will work closely with related donor initiatives and TRF+ technical team, and represent TRF+ in deliberations with government.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to develop policies and strategies that build on research and best practice in RMNCH and Nutrition.
- Providing technical support to ensure implementation of RMNCH and Nutrition strategies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including technical support to help Provincial and District Governments achieve sectoral targets in a timely manner.
- Supporting improved service delivery for RMNCH and Nutrition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and assist in creating enabling environments for the delivery of RMNCH and Nutrition priorities, performance targets and results.
- Providing technical guidance in identifying the technical needs and priorities for TA and capacity development required for RMNCH and Nutrition services.
- Ensuring capacity development to enhance knowledge of and ability to programme evidence-based RMNCH and nutrition interventions.
- Guiding counterparts in developing terms of reference and scope of work for TA, and managing consultancy outputs to ensure quality of deliverables at both provincial and district level.
- Organizing and managing technical meetings and workshops, including developing design and technical materials and ensuring achievement of desired outputs.
- Taking the lead in supporting the government in following areas:
a) Reviewing health policies and strategies and institutional frameworks for improving RMNCH and nutrition services and outcomes.
b) Reviewing the overall health systems at provincial and district level in terms of their effectiveness in facilitating RMNCH and nutrition services to the beneficiaries.
c) Reviewing the leadership and governance mechanisms that affect RMNCH and nutrition service delivery.
- Contribute to lesson learning and dissemination of knowledge products.
- Responsible for implementation and compliance with the Mott MacDonald Integrated Management System regulations
- Contribute to writing programme reports and collating statistics as required by DFID and HLSP.
- Work in coordination with Lahore based RMNCH & Nutrition specialists to ensure that approaches are aligned.
- Carry out any related assignment assigned by the Team Leader.
Qualification & Experience:
Post graduate degree in Public Health or related social sciences with speciality in RMNCH and Nutrition. Ten years’ experience in relevant health programmes preferred. Substantial knowledge and experience of working with the government systems and procedures is required. Knowledge of provincial health and nutrition reform initiatives and working of the outreach health and nutrition programmes is also a requirement. Experience of coordinating with the development partners and national and international NGOs is preferred.
The position requires frequent travel to the districts in KP.