Consultance : UNICEF recrute un.e Consultant.e en recherche sur la mise en œuvre (IR), Tanzanie.

 

 

 

 

 

The overall objective of this consultancy is to provide high-quality technical and scientific contributions to UNICEF TCO’s Implementation Research agenda across four specific objectives:

1. IR Capacity building – for ability

The ability to conduct IR among stakeholders is fundamental for its application and use on a routine basis. Under this deliverable, the consultant will focus on adapting available IR materials (such as those available from TDR, WHO and other institutions) for hands-on and relevant learning by policy makers and programme implementers within the government’s PHC research unit at the President’s Office for Regional and Local Government (PORALG) and within UNICEF TCO. Specific activities will include:

  • Develop in-service training plan for UNICEF TCO health staff and government PHC research unit staff
  • Prepare in-service training materials for UNICEF health staff and government PHC research unit staff, including for use by government staff at subnational level, including module on beneficiaries’ participation in IR – specifically action research with adolescents, gender, environment, and climate.
  • Conduct in-service training of UNICEF health staff and government PHC research unit staff
  • Follow-up mentorship with UNICEF TCO health staff and PORALG research unit staff

2. IR institutionalization – for sustainability 

  • Review and provide regular updates into UNICEF TCO internal IR repository, to ensure ongoing programmatic use of findings
  • Draft a national road map for implementation research in PHC, based on a series of consultations with government, UNICEF, and other stakeholders
  • Draft Standard Operating Procedures/guidance for conducting IR and utilizing IR findings within routine systems based on a series of consultations with government, UNICEF, and other stakeholders
  • Provide Technical Assistance in the development and use of the government’s IR repository for Primary Health Care, in collaboration with PORALG’s ICT and Research unit Institutionalization of IR within routine systems is a long-term goal and the early steps were identified in the first IR symposium held in September 2022. Under this specific objective, the consultant will support institutionalization within both UNICEF and government systems

3. IR practice – for the improvement of primary health care

The practice of IR, its application, should lead to adaptations and improvement in programme implementation. This requires timely, engaged, and relevant IR protocols with quicker than usual turn-around times for results dissemination to guide corrective action. Under this specific objective, the consultant will provide technical assistance in the drafting and review of IR studies supported by UNICEF, including but not limited to IR on urban community health and IR on client feedback mechanisms in PHC.

4. IR documentation and dissemination – for shared learning and wider impact
The documentation of IR is important at all stages. High quality technical review can enhance the quality of this documentation with greater clarity and impact on programmes as a result. In addition, documentation for various purposes, including scientific manuscripts for peer review and policy briefs for decision makers at different levels are needed. Under this specific deliverable, the consultant will provide technical assistance in drafting and reviewing research reports, manuscripts and policy briefs based on the conducted IR.

MEDICAL EVACUATION COVERAGE.
The consultant will be required to submit the proof of medical/Health Insurance with medical evacuation coverage.

LOCATION, DURATION & LOGISTIC
The consultant will operate remotely.
The validity of the contract will be for 159 days. The consultant will be required to travel to Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and other regions as appropriate – every three months or as agreed during inception phase.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of eight years’ experience in the conduct and management of Implementation Research (IR) in the context of LMIC Health systems and services, including experience of teaching, supervising and mentoring others.
  • Experience in engaging with initiatives and networks for implementation research and working with national and subnational levels, including in demand-driven IR
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and communication at both, national and sub- national level
  • Documented contribution as first or last author to a minimum of 6 publications of studies using implementation research methodology.
  • Excellent understanding of the current state of IR, challenges and opportunities facing the field, and linkages with larger global health agendas.
  • Ability to conceptualize and develop high-quality IR outputs including journal articles to inform health system strengthening in LMICs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills to engage with high-level policymakers in Tanzania, and in teaching and mentoring for IR skills development.
  • Proven programme management skills towards ensuring timely production of high-quality deliverables.
  • Documented excellent written communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages depending on the intended audience.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with international and national staff at all levels.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required ▪ Proficiency in Swahili is an asset.

Application process

Deadline: E. Africa Standard Time