JOB DESCRIPTION

This consultancy aims to develop a standardized package of training materials and job aids to address the identified gaps and to enhance the quality of support provided to YMM. By creating a cohesive package, the overall effectiveness of the programme will be improved and will ensure that all YMM receive the necessary guidance and resources to thrive. Advocacy with the National Department of
Health and stakeholders will further promote nationwide implementation and utilisation.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the HIV Officer in the Health and Nutrition section, the consultant will develop high-quality standardised package of training materials and job aids for the Young Mentor Mothers (YMM) programme. The package will include standard operating procedures, training material, job aids, data collection tools and referral tools to other services.

The objectives of this consultancy are to:

i. review existing training materials, capacity building sessions that were previously held including skills building that have been held to identify pertinent topics to be included in the training package,

ii. review the peer mentorship processes and interventions (during ANC, post-natal care, postnatal clubs) to identify capacity building and soft skills required to deliver quality and sensitive peer support,

iii. develop a training package that aligns to their scope of work, as well as supporting materials that is responsive the program needs, different sessions to be held by peer mentors, job aids that will support their efficiency and effectiveness,

iv. engage current peer providers, supervisors and programme managers through qualitative methods to gather feedback and inputs that will enhance the materials and improve services,

v. collaborate with Department of Health (DoH) and other stakeholders to co-create the standardised package, ensuring  institutionalisation and scalable implementation of the YMM programme, and to

vi. pilot the training materials and validate them.

Activities:

• Attend an inception meeting with UNICEF and key partners to discuss and agree on the scope of the work, roles and responsibilities and revised timelines.
• Write and submit an inception report outlining the methodology, workplan, timeline and package materials to be developed.
• Review materials and documentation that is currently to informing the YMM programme package including;

a) training materials and various presentations
b) available materials, resources from DoH and other key stakeholders on adolescent mental health, nutrition, contraceptive, nutrition, HIV, SRH and maternal and child health service including government policies, SOP, training materials, framework, and job aids.

• Engage current peer providers, supervisors and programme managers pre and post drafting of materials to ensure that their needs are addressed.

Outputs/Deliverables:

1. Prepare the first draft of the standardized package including: a) training manual, b) job aids, c) data collection tools
2. Revise the standardised package to create a second draft, incorporating consolidated feedback from YMM, with DoH and other stakeholders.
3. Create a PowerPoint training package (manual and presentations) of the draft package for validation by the peer mentors, DoH and other stakeholders.
4. Submit the final package to UNICEF.

Stakeholder Engagement: The consultant will be responsible for engaging with relevant programme managers from NDoH to ensure that the service package meets the needs of the adolescent girls and aligns with the Department of Health programme’s objectives.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Health
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience as a public health specialist
  • Knowledge and understanding of adolescent girls’ health programs
  • Young Mentor programme experience will be considered an advantage
  • Experience and knowledge of HIV including vertical transmission, maternal health and SRH
  • Experience in the development of training materials that are visual and simple to use, presentation and SOPs

1. Desired skills
   • Excellent communication skills including writing skills
   • Empathy
   • Proactive team player
   • The individual must have demonstrated ability, understanding and experience in coordinating stakeholders and working with young people
   • An understanding of the South African public health system, and experience in working with multiple stakeholders the different levels of health care service delivery
   • Experience in working with the South African Departments of Health (national, province and district) and close partners is an asset
2. Languages needed:
   • 1st language English –spoken and written
   • Another local language will be an asset
3. Computer skills
   • MS Word,PowerPoint, Excel
   • Internet
   • SharePoint
   • Teams, Zoom

Application Guidance
Please indicate your ability and availability; and attach a technical proposal and financial proposal in ZAR to undertake the terms of reference above (including admin and travel costs if applicable). Proposals submitted without a detailed financial proposal aligned to the assignment will not be considered.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements