International consultant for the development of the in-service training package for healthcare providers in line with the National Guidelines for Health Care Provider’s to Address GBV including Intimate Partner Violence in Timor-Leste

Background

GBV remains one of the most pervasive human rights issues in the young nation of Timor-Leste . According to the 2016 Timor-Leste Demographic Health Survey, one third (33%) of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence since age 15 . Towards strengthening the health sector response to GBV (Outcome 2) UNFPA and WHO are expanding existing partnerships with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to ensure that health service providers have the capacity to deliver essential services in line with global standards and guidelines, that these services are made available and accessible to GBV survivors and that survivors understand and can exercise their rights to services . There is growing recognition of the public-health burden of GBV, and the potential for the health sector to identify abused women during routine consultations and provide services to victims once identified. This importantly responds to the negative short and long-term health consequences of women who are exposed to violence compared with women who have never been abused , as well as the effects on health and well-being of children in violent families (e.g. decreased vaccination and nutritional status, increased risk of behavioural and psychological problems, abandonment and early departure from the home). Though Timor-Leste has a well-established health system providing services through a tier structure of health institutions throughout the country, there are significant gaps in the health sector’s response to GBV (e.g. lack of training in GBV identification and response, accessibility to shelters , and limited coordination between health services, shelters and other referral services). GBV response is clearly within the mandate of the MOH and there is opportunity through multiple service delivery entry to identify evidence of GBV and ensure that women are not further victimized through their treatment in health services. Guidelines and a national standard are required to ensure a standardised, quality response for front line providers.

This project will be supported through the grant funding of Zonta International. ZONTA international is a worldwide membership organization Empowering Women Through Service and Advocacy

Supervisory arrangements:

The consultant will be supervised by UNFPA CO Representative through the GBV Specialist

Main Tasks and responsibilties:

The International Consultant will work for a National Consultant to produce the following deliverables:

1. The In-Service Training Package (Including a ToT model) for healthcare providers in Timor-Leste including job aid materials and noted improvements to be reflected in the next revision of the National Guidelines.

2. A ToT package for the government partners whom will be delivering the training including quality assurance model and M&E tools to support trainers.

The consultant will work collaboratively with a National Consultant to complete both initiatives in order to ensure, information gathering, and contextualization.

Tasks: A. Develop an in-service training package and training model for health care providers in line with the national guideline and international recourses; (essential services package, WHO clinical handbook and other evidence based guidelines). In addition, including information on the services to victims of GBV who are children and people with disabilities in the training package. a. Provide analysis of the National Guidelines including consultations from relevant stakeholders and those working with or on the National guidelines. b. National consultant will support in information gathering and consultations to provide to the international consultant who will cross reference international guidance’s and standards to draft the in-service training package c. After the drafts are submitted to MoH and INS (and other relevant stakeholders) the consultants will then work together to complete a final draft including ToT manual, participant manual, job aid materials, M&E tools, and ToT model. d. Submit the final version of the In-service training package and training plan for 2021-2022for approval by MoH and INS. e. Based off the In-Service training package, the consultants will work with INS to deliver the Standardization and followed by the TOT. B. The Consultant will produce a final consultancy report to be presented to the MoH based on findings from the development of the National in-service training to identify areas of improvements and noted revision to be reflected in the next National Guideline.

Regular consultation (through Skype call, e-mails) and share of information and documents

Expected travel: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no Mission Travel for the consultation unless circumstances change

Requirements:

Education

Qualifications and Experiences:

Education:

Advanced university degree in public health, gender studies, or other relevant advanced qualifications; Qualified in Midwifery, Obstetrics or other relevant degree

Experience and Skills:

• At least 5 years working experience in related academia.

• Previous experience of developing clinical guidelines in health sector response to GBV and IPV • Extensive knowledge and/or experience in reproductive health/ health systems • Extensive knowledge and /or experience in the clinical management of rape • Excellent track record in supporting INGOS and/or governments in integrating GBV prevention and response in health sector • Familiar with and/may have worked on WHO guidelines • Excellent written communication and presentation skills • Demonstrated self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability) and ability to work in a team and receive constructive feedback. • Knowledge of the Timor-Leste context is an advantageous, but not essential

Language:

• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

UNFPA will provide a work station if the consultant travels to Timor-Leste. And DSA if consultant will travel to Timor-Leste. UNFPA will also share all relevant documents and contacts electronically with the consultant

How to apply:

Interested candidate should submit a Cover Letter, and P11 form, by email to: timor-leste.office@unfpa.org, the closing date is 9th February 2021 at 17.00 p.m.

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