TPT Consultant
Document country experience on TB and HIV programmes
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Overview
Document country experience on TB and HIV programmes
You have:
- Bachelor’s level in social sciences, international relations, public health or related background from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Master’s level in public health or related background.
- At least 7 years of experience in TB/HIV programs.
- Experience in conducting similar missions will be an advantage.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database...).
- Proven expertise in writing journal papers.
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1.Purpose of consultancy
The objective of this consultancy is to document country experience across TB and HIV programmes; covering evolution of national policy, planning, and expansion of programmatic management of TB Preventive Therapy (TPT), challenges faced, innovations/best practices that helped overcome these challenges and finally key lessons learned. The consultant will work with WHO colleagues and Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), AIDS and TB Unit throughout the assignment to produce a quality report. This documentation is important to advise, both in and outside Zimbabwe, on better strategies for implementing TPT rollout.
2.Background
The mission of the AIDS and TB Unit of the Ministry of Health and Child Care in Zimbabwe is to provide measures to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS and TB. The unit manages, coordinates, and implements programmes that reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS and TB. The unit is guided by the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations which include the reduction of the burden of TB in high-risk groups with TB Preventive Therapy (TPT) as one of the key interventions. These recommendations were adopted and adapted by the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the country has managed to roll out TB Preventive Therapy.
Zimbabwe has been implementing isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for children under the age of 5 years since the 1990s and introduced IPT as part of the TB/HIV collaborative activities in 2011. Major updates to the TB Preventive Therapy Guidelines were made in 2019 expanding regimen options, to include shorter TPT regimens of three months of Rifampicin and Isoniazid (3RH) and three months of Isoniazid and Rifapentine (3HP), as well expanded inclusion criteria.
Countries, Zimbabwe included, have had to adapt the guidelines and SOPs to implement the recommendations as evidence continues to evolve. Rollout of the new regimens has therefore meant that there is need for trainings/ sensitization/ closer monitoring/ logistics issues and M & E gaps that needed to be addressed. Zimbabwe is still in the process of rolling out TPT and has been identified as one of the countries that have performed comparatively well in the area of rollout of TPT. Lessons learnt so far can advise, both in and outside Zimbabwe, on better strategies for implementing the rollout plan.
3.Deliverables
Deliverables Date due
Inception report 11 March 2022
Presentation of first draft report 18 March 2022
Final draft report 23 March 2022
Document brief 25 March 2022
4.Educational Qualifications:
a. Bachelor’s level in social sciences, international relations, public health or related background from an accredited /recognized institute.
b. Master’s level in public health or related background.
5.Experience
Essential:
a. At least 7 years of experience in TB/HIV programs
b. Experience in conducting similar missions will be an advantage
c. Fluency in spoken and written English
d. Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database...)
e. Proven expertise in writing journal papers.
6.Skills/Knowledge:
Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert): English (Expert)
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with TB/HIV programs and how it relates to this consultancy? | This question assesses your relevant experience in the field. | Highlight specific projects and your role in their success. |
| What strategies would you employ to document the challenges faced in TB Preventive Therapy? | This question evaluates your analytical and strategic skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle communication with stakeholders during project implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What best practices have you implemented in previous TB/HIV programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to produce a report under a tight deadline. How did you manage it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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