PHEM Evaluation Consultant at Pro-Health International

Pro-Health International is a faith based Non-Governmental Organization based in Nigeria. We have been in exsitence for 34 years. Our Vision is to improve the health of Africa’s people. We do this by providing qualitative and quantitative health care and hope to the poor and less privileged in rural parts of Africa at little or no cost to the beneficiaries. The organization has also benefitted from awards from CDC and USAID,in HIV/AIDS Prevention, care and Treamtment, Global health security, OVC, Immunization and currently, we are partnering withthe Danish Refugee Commission toprovide services forProtection and humanitarian assistance.

Since 2017, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has supported Nigeria in implementing Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) training. The program aims to build foundational knowledge and skills for public health professionals to effectively manage emergencies. Training modules cover early warning and surveillance, preparedness, response, and recovery, anchored by the Incident Management System (IMS). CDC now intends to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of this training program to inform future improvements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: PHEM Evaluation Consultant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Terms of Reference (TOR): Evaluation Expert – Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Training

Objectives of the Consultancy
Overall Objective:

• To assess the impact and effectiveness of the PHEM training program and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Specific Objectives

• Assess the extent to which the training met its stated aims and learning objectives.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of the training content, methodologies, and resources.
• Determine how the acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies contributed to disease outbreak preparedness and response.
• Appraisethe extent of knowledge and skills retention for PHEOC functionality post-training.
• Provide recommendations for improvingthe program’s design, delivery, and sustainability.

Scope of Work
The consultant will:

• Develop a Protocol: Prepare a detailed evaluation protocol for CDC approval, aligned with CDC’s scientific writing checklist.
• Desk Review: Review existing PHEM training materials, participant lists, feedback forms, and previous evaluation reports. .
• Methodology Development: Design a robust evaluation methodology using both quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Data Collection: Collect and collate both primary and secondary data as related to the PHEM training.
• Data Analysis :Analyze the collated data for decision making and draw inferences.
• Reporting: Prepare a comprehensive evaluation report with findings, conclusions, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Presentation & Knowledge Products:
  • Present findings to CDC and other stakeholders
  • Develop a policy brief and fact sheet on PHEM.
  • Draft a manuscript for publication by CDC.

Deliverables
The consultant will provide:

• Inception Report: Detailing methodology, work plan, and tools.
• Protocol: Outlining key relevant sections.
• Draft Evaluation Report: Submitted for review and feedback from PHI.
• Final Evaluation Report: Incorporating feedback, with executive summary and actionable recommendations.
• Presentation: Key findings and recommendations presented to CDC.
• Knowledge Products: Policy brief, fact sheet, and manuscript for publication.

Consultant Profile
Academic Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s minimum) in public health, emergency management, monitoring and evaluation, or related field.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and MS Office applications.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health or humanitarian programs.
• Proven experience in evaluating training programs, particularly in emergency preparedness and response.
• Experience working with government ministries or international organizations in the health sector (desirable).
• Evidence of past similar evaluations conducted.

Duration

• The consultancy is expected to be completed within56 working days/8 weeks, starting on 1st Februaryand ending on March 2026.

Reporting and Coordination

• The consultant will report directly to PHI’s Senior Programme Manager and indirectly to CDC’s institutional POC for PHEM.

Payment Timelines
Payments will be made in tranches linked to deliverables:

• 20% upon submission and approval of the Inception Report and Protocol.
• 50% upon submission of the Draft Evaluation Report.
• 30% upon submission and acceptance of the Final Evaluation Report, presentation, and knowledge products.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should send applications and required documents to: prohealthcareers1@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:

• Technical and financial proposals.
• Cover letter demonstrating understanding of the assignment.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Samples of previous work that has been done
• Contractual Arrangements: The consultant will be engaged as a contractor for the duration of the project. The terms and conditions of the contract, including the remuneration, will be negotiated and agreed upon between the consultant and the recruitment and program team focal persons.

Disclaimer Clause:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Equal Opportunity:

• “Pro-Health International is an equal–opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.