CONSULTANCY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL TRAINING MANUAL FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

Overview

Facilitate development of national training manual for STIs management

You have:

• First University Degree in Medicine, or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience developing/designing SRHR Training modules or guidelines.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Previous experience in conducting training on Sexually Transmitted Infections.
• Experience working with the MoHS at national or decentralized levels, WHO or other UN entities, Health NGOs or CSOs.

TITLE:

CONSULTANCY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL TRAINING MANUAL FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

GRADE:

NOC

CONTRACT DURATION:

1.5 months

BACKGROUND:

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most common causes of illness globally and have far-reaching health, social and economic consequences. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates over 200 000 fetal and neonatal deaths each year due to syphilis in pregnancy, 266,000 cervical cancer deaths each year due to Human Papilloma Virus.

STIs are of public health importance because of their magnitude, potential complications, and interaction with HIV/AIDS. STIs are also said to affect women's health and social well-being by producing a significant impact on their reproductive potential.

In Sierra Leone, there is limited data on the prevalence of STIs in the general population. The 2019 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS 2019) showed that 22% of women and 14% of men who had ever had sexual intercourse reported having had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and/or STI symptoms in the 12 months preceding the survey. DHS 2019 also showed that 58% of women and 53% of men who had an STI or STI symptoms sought advice or treatment from a clinic, hospital, private doctor, or other health professional. Seventeen percent of women and 23% of men sought advice or medicine from a shop or pharmacy, while 26% of women and 24% of men did not seek any advice or treatment.

In 2020, WHO Country Office supported the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to develop National Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections. The use of updated and standardised STI management guidelines is strongly recommended in order to ensure standard quality treatment and prevention at all levels of the health system. It also provides clear guidance, facilitates training and supervision of healthcare providers, and assists in effectively managing STI drugs and related supplies.

This consultancy will be supported by the WHO Country Office Sierra Leone to work with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to develop National Training Manual for Sexually Transmitted Infections in line with the newly developed STI guidelines for healthcare workers.

PURPOSE:

The overall purpose of this consultancy is to work with the Reproductive Health and Family Planning Program, Ministry of Health and Sanitation of Sierra Leone to develop National Training Manual for Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections and conduct Training of Trainers (TOT).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The principal role of the consultant will be to facilitate and coordinate the development of the National Training Manual for Sexually Transmitted Infections and Training of Trainers. This process will be led by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and supported by WHO and RH/FP stakeholders. The duties of the consultant are as follows:

a) Pre-mission briefing with the technical unit

b) Develop training manual for the management of sexually transmitted infection

c) Presentation of the completed work to the MOHS and technical unit.

d) Provide Training of Trainers on the newly developed training manual

DELIVERABLES:

Inception report on the development of the manual and provision of TOT Final validated training manual for syndromic management of STI Report on the national TOT training End of mission report with recommendations TECHNICAL SUPERVISION:

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to the Sierra Leone Country Office and direct supervision of the WHO Country Office, the Basic Package of Essential Services Coordinator and Reproductive Health and Family Planning Program Manager, and in close collaboration with the Technical Officer RH, the incumbent will work with the national authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Essential: First University Degree in Medicine, or a related field.

DESIRABLE:

A clinical background. Formal training and/or experience in Sexually Transmitted Infections WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution? The list can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/

EXPERIENCE:

Essential: At least 5 years’ experience developing/designing SRHR Training modules or guidelines

DESIRABLE:

Previous experience in conducting training on Sexually Transmitted Infections Experience working with the MoHS at national or decentralized levels, WHO or other UN entities, Health NGOs or CSOs ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Excellent facilitation skills with counterparts and partners Excellent presentation skills Training and capacity building of stakeholders Report writing skills DESIRABLE:

Strategic planning Monitoring and evaluating public health programmes COMPETENCIES:

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Moving forward in a changing environment OTHER SKILLS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English

REMUNERATION:

NOC Level (SLL26,412,250 monthly rate)

PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT:

Freetown, Sierra Leone

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