Consultant - Obstetrics and Clinical Research at World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Obstetrics and Clinical Research

Job ID: 2408966
Location: Offsite: Home-based 
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration: 11 months per calendar year
Organization: HQ/MPH Maternal and Perinatal Health
Travel: The consultant will be required to travel

Deliverables

• The study is envisioned in two phases, Phase I, dedicated to development of the optimized ACS implementation model through implementation of the ACS implementation model through multiple model iterations with the aim of reaching 70% safe coverage of ACS in the networks of care of the four countries (total duration 2 years) and Phase II, trial phase, a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial phase aimed at evaluating the impact of optimized model on coverage of safe ACS use and neonatal and perinatal mortality (total duration 2.5 years).

Currently, the study is in Phase I, with about 6 months left before initiation of Phase 2.
The aim of this Terms of Reference is to:
For Phase 1

• Provide technical support to integrate formative research findings into the ACS implementation model development.
• Provide technical support to contribute to the evaluation of the ACS implementation model iterative cycles.
• Contribute to data management and quality control.
• Contribute to manuscript writing. 

For Phase II:

• Provide technical support to conduct process evaluations at cluster level at the beginning of each cross-over period of the stepped wedge trial.
• Provide technical support to conduct ongoing learning activities throughout the stepped wedge trial phase.
• Provide technical support to conduct the trial process evaluation.
• Contribute to data management and quality control.
• Contribute to manuscript writing. 
• Deliverables for Phase I
  • Deliverable 1: Prepare SOPs, manuals, data collection instruments, and other programme learning tools as needed for the optimisation of the ACS model.
  • Deliverable 2: Prepare training materials, training sessions, and conduct field visits as needed.
  • Deliverable 3: Prepare report on the iterative cycles evaluation and support the development of a draft manuscript on the intervention/model development from the iterative cycles phase.

• Deliverables for Phase II
  • Deliverable 1: Prepare SOPs, manuals, checklists for direct observation, and tools for data collection such as guides for semi-structured interviews and/or surveys and/or questionnaires.
  • Deliverable 2: Prepare training materials, training sessions, conduct field visits as needed for monitoring training of country teams during the process evaluations.
  • Deliverable 3: Data analysis of the process evaluations during the stepped wedge trial, prepare the report on the process evaluation conducted during the stepped wedge trial and contribute to manuscript drafting describing the results of the learning activities and process evaluations.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications
Essential:

• A first university degree in social sciences from an accredited university.

Desirable:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Public Health, International Health, or a Public Health related field.

Experience
Essential:

• At least 3 years of experience in qualitative research related to sexual and reproductive health, including exposure at the international level.

Desirable:

• Expertise in iterative intervention development, qualitative research evaluating behavioural interventions, and implementation science.
• Experience in research involving multiple partners, especially involving WHO or other UN agencies.
• Experience supporting and developing tools for process evaluations.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Effective communication, organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from different cultures
• Multitasking and execution skills
• Proficiency with computer skills

Languages and level required:
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Salary
USD 3,955 - USD 6,980 per month.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2024.