Consultant to support FMoH in the implementation of WHO Package of Essential Non-communicable Diseases (WHO PEN) in 12 PHCs

Support implementation of WHO PEN in primary health care facilities.

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Overview

Support implementation of WHO PEN in primary health care facilities.

You have:

University degree in medicine/public health
Master's degree in public health
Knowledge of and experience in public health/non-communicable diseases programme
Knowledge and experience in developing training manuals for the health sector
Relevant work experience with WHO/other UN agencies/International development agencies
Expert knowledge of English

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) including cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and mental health represents one of the greatest and health and developmental challenges of the 21st century, particularly in resource poor countries. Strengthening of PHCs to raise public awareness and promote healthy life styles, early detection and treatment is an effective approach to reduce the impact of NCDs.

To this effect, WHO developed a package for essential NCDs- a minimum set of NCDs interventions for improving universal health coverage and strengthening equity and efficiency of health systems in resource poor settings.

Nigeria adapted the PEN protocols and tools and plans to implement a phased approach in 12 PHCs in FCT starting with hypertension and diabetes and add more NCDs as the programme matures.

The purpose of the local consultant is to work with Healthier Population Cluster (UHP) at the Nigeria WHO country office to support capacity building of primary health care (PHC) facilities in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to screen and treat non-communicable diseases (NCD) using WHO Package for Essential NCDs (WHO PEN) hereby called Nigeria PEN.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Review and finalization PEN protocols and tools.
Nigeria PEN protocols reviewed, finalized, printed and distributed to 12 PHCs that will be implementing the programme
Training of trainers and scale down training of health care workers in 12 PHCs and quantification of medicines, supplies and consumables for six months.
Master trainers trained and all key health care workers including M&E officers in 12 PHCs trained.
Required, medicines, supplies and consumables for 12 PHCs for 6 months quantified, procured and delivered to PHCs.
Mentoring, monitoring and documentation of the project implementation in 12 PHCs.
Monthly mentorship and supportive supervision to 12
Monthly project progress report by facility and combined using the standard reporting tools.
Document the best practices and lessons learnt from Nigeria PEN in 12 PHCs in FCT.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine/public health

Desirable: Master's degree in the public health.

Experience

Essential:

Knowledge of and experience in public health/non-communicable diseases programme and clear comprehension of strategies, polices, guidelines and legislation
Knowledge and experience in developing training manuals for the health sector.

Desirable

Relevant work experience with WHO/other UN agencies/International development agencies

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with non-communicable disease programs?	This assesses your direct experience with the relevant health programs we focus on.	Highlight specific roles you have played and the impact of those roles in your previous positions.
How do you ensure the training materials you develop are effective?	This question seeks to understand your approach to quality in training material creation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to evaluate the effectiveness of health programs you've managed?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle cultural differences in a training environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to monitor and support 12 PHCs effectively?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.