Curriculum Consultant, CHPRBN at Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is an independent not-for-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. For 30 years, IHI has used improvement science to advance and sustain better outcomes in health and health systems across the world. IHI brings awareness of safety and quality to millions, catalyzes learning and the systematic improvement of care, develops solutions to previously intractable challenges, and mobilizes health systems, communities, regions, and nations to reduce harm and deaths. IHI collaborates with a growing community to spark bold, inventive ways to improve the health of individuals and populations. IHI generates optimism, harvests fresh ideas, and supports anyone, anywhere who wants to profoundly change health and health care for the better.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Curriculum Consultant, CHPRBN

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Background

• The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Health Workforce Management (HWM) activity supports establishing a cost-effective, well-trained, and motivated health workforce in targeted rural and remote areas of Bauchi, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Ebonyi states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
• Banyan Global implements the project in collaboration with Abt Associates, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and Solina Health.

Objectives
IHI is leading efforts to achieve Intermediate Result (IR) 1: Quality of health worker training is improved. This effort includes the following sub-objectives:

IR 1.1: Improved pre-service training of health care workers.

• IR 1.1.1: Training curricula developed and enhanced
• IR 1.1.2: Improved instructor capacity to deliver problem-solving-based curricula
• IR 1.1.3: Full accreditation of training institutions
• IR 1.1.4: Increased teaching staff development and retention

IR 1.2: Improved in-service training of health care workers.

• IR 1.2.1: Improved quality of short-term in-service training
• IR 1.2.2: Improved quality of continuing professional development schemes

To achieve these objectives, IHI is:

• Conducting a baseline assessment to learn about the current state of pre-service and in-service training for nurses, midwives, and community health extension workers.
• Using the assessment results to develop new content that will enhance the pre-service curriculum for the three health worker cadres.
• Collaborating with the curriculum regulatory bodies – Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and Community Health Practitioner Registration Board of Nigeria (CPHRBN) – to review the new content, as well as feedback from pre-service health training institutions (PSHTIs) and revise the formal curriculum offering.
• Collaborating with NMCN, CHPRBN, and PSHTIs to provide capacity-building training to PSHTI instructors so that they can effectively deliver the enhanced curriculum to current and future students of nursing, midwifery, and community health.

IHI will engage a Curriculum Consultant to provide input and expertise in support of two sub-objectives:

• IR 1.1.1: Training curricula developed and enhanced
• IR 1.1.2: Improved instructor capacity to deliver problem-solving-based curricula

Activities
IR 1.1.1: Training curricula developed and enhanced:

• Between October 2021 and March 2022, IHI collaborated with the relevant stakeholders to develop enhanced curriculum content.
• The Curriculum Consultant will be expected to work with stakeholders within CHPRBN to review and revise this new content for consideration of adoption into the community health curriculum.
• The Consultant – in collaboration with other IHI team members – will also support the CHPRBN in reviewing its full existing curriculum and proposing any necessary changes to ensure that the curriculum is gender-sensitive, youth-friendly, and that it meets service-delivery standards, fulfills accreditation requirements, and addresses health worker attitudes in addition to their knowledge and skills.
• The Consultant will work with CHPRBN and other stakeholders in the review and development of this curriculum to ensure that it leverages engaging learning principles and incorporates topics in leadership, entrepreneurship, informatics, quality improvement, and patient safety, with an opportunity to undertake projects to improve aspects of care similar to the realities of service delivery.
• We also may work with state and federal partners to explore developing COVID-19 training modules.
• Pending approval by CHPRBN, the Consultant may be required to support a convening of stakeholders to review, revise, and adopt the updated curriculum.

IR 1.1.2: Improved instructor capacity to deliver problem-solving-based curricula:

• Once curricula revisions have been formally adopted by CHPRBN, we will work with them to deliver capacity-building trainings for PSHTI instructors so that the instructors are well-versed in the content and capable of delivering it in an engaging, effective way that prepares students to provide high quality health care upon graduation.
• The Curriculum Consultant will be responsible for developing all training materials, coordinating with CHPRBN to plan and execute the training, and leading the training sessions with all PSHTI instructors selected to participate.

Deliverables

• Report of activities at the end of consultancy
• Monthly report of activities
• Updated curriculum for the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN)
• Instructor training program (including implementation materials)
• All participating instructors complete the training program

Timing and Level of Effort:

• The consultant is projected to commit 40 days (320 hours) between May 2022 and September 2022, or up to 8 days (64 hours) per month.
• Subject to security assessments at the time of travel, we expect the consultant will travel to Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi, and Bauchi States and the FCT as needed to carry out their duties, especially the training of PSHTI instructors.
• Preference will be given to candidates who currently reside in Abuja, where the project is headquartered.

Reporting and Communication:

• The consultant will report to IHI’s Quality HRH Training Specialist based in Abuja.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Sciences, Public Administration, Adult Education, or another relevant field and 6 - 10 years of experience working on projects or programs utilizing skills relevant to this position.
• Must have past experience working with the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) on curriculum revision or development projects.

Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of Quality Improvement principles and processes with demonstrated experience applying QI in past work.
• Strong knowledge of adult education principles and demonstrated experience developing and leading adult-oriented training programs.
• Strong knowledge of inclusion and equity principles, particularly as they apply to women, youth, and other marginalized communities.
• Knowledge of or experience in public health and/or health care highly desirable.
• Strong facilitation skills.

Other:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, academic instructors, community members, and local and international project staff.
• Must be willing and able to travel, if necessary, throughout the five priority states.
• Must be willing to commit to the full period of implementation.

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letters that provides details of your relevant qualifications to: [email protected] using "HWM Curriculum Consultant CHPRBN" as the subject of the mail.