National Consultant for NCDs
Provide technical and coordination support to develop national clinical guidelines for RHD.
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Overview
Provide technical and coordination support to develop national clinical guidelines for RHD.
You have:
- Advanced degree (master's or higher) in Medicine, Public Health, Cardiology, Epidemiology, or related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in clinical guideline development, cardiovascular disease management, or health systems strengthening.
- Demonstrated expertise in RHD, NCDs, or PEN/PEN-Plus implementation is highly desirable.
- Prior experience working with WHO or public health institutions in Ghana or similar settings.
- Strong knowledge of the WHO PEN and PEN-Plus strategies.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate diverse stakeholder inputs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Position Title:
National Consultant – Development of Rheumatic Heart Disease Clinical Guidelines for Ghana
Location:
Home-based with periodic in-person engagements in Accra and selected districts as needed
Duration:
3 months (up to 60 working days) to November 2025
Estimated Start Date: 01 September 2025
Supervisor:
NCD Focal Point, WHO Ghana
Validation and Finalization:
Support stakeholder review and validation workshops.
Incorporate feedback and finalize the guideline for submission to the MoH and WHO.
Reporting:
Submit progress updates and a final report detailing activities, challenges, and recommendations for dissemination and training.
Deliverable
Timeline (2025)
Inception report and annotated outline of the guideline
Mid-August
First draft of the guideline submitted
End of September
Stakeholder review meeting facilitated
Mid - October
Revised guideline after stakeholder input
End of October
Final version of the guideline and summary presentation
End of October
Final consultancy report
End of October
4. Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in Medicine, Public Health, Cardiology, Epidemiology, or related field.
Experience:
At least 7 years of experience in clinical guideline development, cardiovascular disease management, or health systems strengthening.
Demonstrated expertise in RHD, NCDs, or PEN/PEN-Plus implementation is highly desirable.
Prior experience working with WHO or public health institutions in Ghana or similar settings.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of the WHO PEN and PEN-Plus strategies.
Excellent analytical, writing, and facilitation skills.
Ability to work independently and coordinate diverse stakeholder inputs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Technical Oversight: UCN Cluster Lead
1. Purpose of the Assignment:
To provide technical and coordination support to the national Technical Working Group (TWG) to develop a comprehensive national clinical guideline for rheumatic heart disease (RHD), in line with WHO technical guidance and the PEN-Plus strategy.
2. Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will perform the following tasks:
Literature Review and Gap Analysis:
Conduct a desk review of existing international and national RHD clinical guidelines.
Identify context-relevant gaps in service delivery and clinical management in Ghana.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with the TWG to define the scope and structure of the RHD clinical guideline.
Facilitate and document technical consultations and review meetings.
Guideline Development:
Draft the RHD clinical guideline, covering areas including:
Prevention and early diagnosis
Clinical management protocols (acute and chronic phases)
Secondary prophylaxis
Referral pathways (including surgical and palliative care)
Follow-up and patient retention
Roles of rheumatic heart disease service providers
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in developing clinical guidelines specifically for cardiovascular diseases? | This assesses your direct experience related to the primary duties of the consultancy. | Discuss specific projects you've led or contributed to, detailing your role. |
| How have you engaged with stakeholders in previous projects? | This evaluates your ability to facilitate collaboration and input from various groups. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to perform a literature review and identify gaps in service delivery? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to work independently on a significant project. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the WHO PEN and PEN-Plus strategies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have contributed to a final report after a guideline development process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what are the key elements to include in a guideline for rheumatic heart disease? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach the feedback incorporation process post-stakeholder review? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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