Consultant Job in Kenya for NGO Program funded by USAID

Scope of Work

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience in strengthening health systems, and capacity of local institutions. 

MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability. 

Our mission  is  to  save  lives  and  improve  the  health  of  the  world’s  poorest and   most vulnerable  people  by closing  the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

For more information please visit our website www.msh.org.

Project Background information
 

The SIAPS Program is funded by USAID and will work towards ensuring the availability of quality pharmaceutical products and effective pharmaceutical services to achieve desired health outcomes.

Project Activity
 

Support for Multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) management in Public and Private Sector

Performed by: Consultant

Dates: October 1, 2012-September 30, 2013

Number of Days: 220 days

Overall responsibilities:
 

The consultant will support the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) TB public-private mix (PPM) activity lead, portfolio manager and in-country teams in the development and implementation of technical activities ensuring their adequate contribution to SIAPS results. 

The Consultant will be responsible for providing technical assistance aimed at establishing MDR treatment sites in select private sector hospitals in Kenya. In addition, the consultant will provide short-term support in finalizing guidelines for Drug Utilization Review (DUR) for MDR treatment regimens in select public sector MDR treatment hospitals. 

In close collaboration with the Division of Leprosy, TB and Lung Diseases (DLTLD) and the Kenya Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (KAPTLD), s/he will be responsible for the adequate coordination of all activities to ensure that technical assistance activities are designed and implemented according to the timeline and that deliverables are meeting quality standards.  

S/he supports documentation of results of the SIAPS supported TB activities in Kenya. 

Specific Responsibilities
 

1. In collaboration with DLTLD, KAPTLD and other stakeholders provide technical support in the expansion of MDR-TB treatment services to selected private sector hospitals. Specifically,

• Prepare and coordinate the assessment of the selected private hospitals that would be willing to provide MDR-TB treatment in accordance with the DLTLD guidelines and policies.
• Coordinate finalization of the tools to assess hospital MDR TB practices, diagnostic capacity, infrastructure, estimated number of MDR patients currently treated or referred recording and reporting system in place for TB etc.
• Lead and participate in the development of a detailed plan to institute MDR TB management in the selected private sector hospitals interested in MDR TB management [this will include staff training, second-line drug supply system from national program, guidelines/Standard Operating Procedures etc.]

2. Provide technical support and coordinate development of materials for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on MDR TB, planning and delivery of regular CPD programs targeting select hospitals staff, chest physicians and other providers in the private sector in collaboration with professional bodies. Develop CPD/Continuing Medical Education (CME) assessment plan.
 

3. Support in design of private sector peer support and mentoring model for MDR TB facilities and other private hospitals providing TB care and treatment services.
 

4. The consultant in cooperation with the SIAPS TB team, DLTLD, and TB health care workers will provide technical assistance for the implementation of the MDR-TB DUR tool in Kenya. Specifically:
 

a. Participate in Train the Trainer workshops
 

b. Assist the DLTLD develop implementation plans
 

c. Assist with TB unit MDR-TB DUR trainings
 

d. Assist the DLTLD with MDR-TB DURs during supervisory and support visits
 

e. Monitor MDR-TB DUR implementation progress and provide feedback to the SIAPS TB team
 

5. Support Portfolio Managers and others in the adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons learned including the development and submission of abstracts and articles to scientific journals and conferences.
 

6. Participate in regular weekly touch base call conference with activity manager and other technical staff in SIAPS Arlington.

Deliverables

• Quarterly progress report
• Site assessment reports
• Training reports
• Supervision reports

Location

• The consultant will be based in Nairobi

Travel

• The consultant will be expected to travel in country

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Medical graduate with public health training qualification preferred.
• Relevant experience in public health particularly in the implementation of TB prevention, care, and treatment programs, strengthening of National TB programs, and experience with management information systems for TB.
• Training and/or experience relating to pharmaceutical systems, management information systems, supply chain management or pharmaceutical services.

Professional Skills

• Strong aptitude for analytical and investigative work.
• Detail-oriented
• Prior experience in consulting, health sector, research, or other related jobs is preferred
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Well developed writing skills

If you meet the above qualifications and skills, kindly send your CV to hrkenya@msh-kenya.org by September 14, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.