Consultant - Baseline Analysis at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Baseline Analysis

Job Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Duration and Timeline: The consultancy is for a duration of 15 days.
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.

Description
Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The consultant will be expected to achieve the following objectives:

• Develop a detailed concept note outlining baseline activities and tools to be used in the implementation of the landscape Analysis.
• Conduct a landscape analysis to understand the current state of antenatal and postnatal care services in Lagos State.
• Analyse health facility assessment data to assess readiness and capacity for implementing group ANC/PNC services.
• Evaluate competency data for healthcare workers to identify training needs and gaps in delivering group ANC/PNC.

Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

Landscape Analysis:

• Identify and map key stakeholders involved in antenatal and postnatal care services in Lagos State.
• Review existing policies, guidelines, and regulations related to ANC and PNC in Lagos State.
• Assess health facilities to understand infrastructure, staffing, and current practices in ANC and PNC.

Concept Note Development:

• Develop a concept note outlining the baseline activities, methodologies, and tools to be used in the project.
• Propose a timeline for the implementation of baseline activities.
• Provide a clear strategy for data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Health Facility Assessment Data Analysis:

• Analyse health facility assessment data to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis).
• Assess the readiness and capacity of health facilities to implement group ANC/PNC services.
• Provide recommendations for improvement based on the analysis.

Competency Data Analysis for Healthcare Workers:

• Evaluate competency data for healthcare workers involved in ANC/PNC services.
• Identify training needs and gaps in competencies related to group ANC/PNC.
• Propose strategies for capacity-building interventions.

Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

• Comprehensive landscape analysis report.
• Detailed concept note for baseline activities.
• Analysis report on health facility assessment data.
• Analysis report on competency data for healthcare workers.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to GANC TEAM project stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience
The consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in conducting health system assessments and landscape analyses.
• Strong knowledge of maternal and child health programs, particularly ANC and PNC.
• Demonstrated experience in developing concept notes and analysing health facility data.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2024.