ANC / FP Integration Study Consultant - Technical Specialist at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University (Ebonyi and Sokoto)

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ANC / FP Integration Study Consultant - Technical Specialist

Locations: Ebonyi and Sokoto

Overview

• The “MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership” (MCGL), is a four-year USAID funded project led by Jhpiego in consortium partnership with Save the Children, PACT and The Manhoff Group (TMG).
• The project focuses on prevention and mitigation of the consequences of violence against women and girls and addressing possible drivers of Child Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) and is being implemented in Sokoto and Ebonyi States, to address four technical areas viz: Sexual violence (SV), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), CEFM and early adoption of family planning.
• As part of its learning agenda to identify effective GBV response strategies, the project will be conducting a quasi-experimental, matched-pair, cluster-controlled study in Ebonyi and Sokoto State (s) to evaluate the integration of first line response to gender- based violence (GBV), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV) within family planning (FP) and antenatal care (ANC) services. The study will cover 40 selected health facilities in Ebonyi and Sokoto.
• The primary aim to evaluate the integration of first-line response to gender- based violence (GBV), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV) within family planning (FP) and antenatal care (ANC) services at public health facilities in Ebonyi and Sokoto States.

Objectives

• Assess effectiveness of an integrated service delivery model (integration of GBV first-line response and empowerment counseling in standard of care FP or ANC services) in reducing on-going experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) and increasing utilization of modern contraceptive methods among clients.
• Assess effectiveness of the intervention in reducing IPV, increasing utilization of modern contraceptive methods, and improving safety and self-efficacy among clients seeking interval FP services.
• Assess effectiveness of the intervention in reducing IPV and improving safety and self-efficacy among clients seeking ANC services.
• Explore factors influencing feasibility, acceptability and ability to implement GBV first-line response as part of FP and ANC services.
• Trained service providers will provide services using the integrated GBV First Line and ARCHES adapted materials. However, they will require continuous mentoring and supervision during the implementation period which spans over a period, hence the need for this recruitment.

Overall Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to service providers across the 20 study sites (in each state) with respect to clinical aspect of the intervention and resolution of challenges that may arise during implementation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Working closely with the MCGL HQ Study Team, In-country RMNCH Technical Director, State Team Leads and other MCGL staff as may be identified, you are to:
• Participate in the data collection training for Research Assistants
• Participate in field testing the data collection tools in selected health facilities in Ebonyi or Sokoto State.
• Conduct routine supervision and mentoring visit to study sites to ensure fidelity to the GBV first-line response intervention
• Resolve clinical and other study issues that may arise
• Provide trainings as well as follow-up support and clinical mentoring as necessary for the intervention sites (where applicable)
• Ensure there are no stock-out of study materials in implementation sites
• Participate in bi-weekly check-in meetings with the study team
• Provide weekly update on observed issues and how they were resolved
• Work closely with the STL to support the facilities and carry out other tasks assigned by the STL.

Qualifications / Experiences / Competencies

• An advanced Degree in Sociology, Public Health, Medical or Health Sciences research is required
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in public health and/or international development programs, with a focus on gender and/or gender-based violence
• Experience in mentoring and supervision in clinical settings
• Registered Nurse or Midwife is an added advantage
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills are essential
• Good spoken and written English
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines at short notice
• Excellent report writing skills
• Familiarity with international donors and social development report writing requirements will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2022.