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Call For Expression: Consultant, Development of The National Nursing & Midwifery Policy (2020 - 2030)

Department

Office of the Dean

Entity

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University- School of Nursing and Midwifery supported by the Johnson and Johnson Foundation, United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) and   Ministry of Health through the Office of the Director for Nursing and Midwifery Services seeks to draft a Policy Document 2020–2030 which sets the long-term direction to the Nursing and Midwifery profession. The document is to be finalized during the first half of 2021

Purpose
Nurses and Midwives are the largest workforce in the health sector in Kenya and Globally. In the Laws of Kenya under Cap 257 quoted as “The Nurses and Midwives Act”, made a provision for the training, registration, enrolment and licensing of Nurses and Midwives, to regulate Education and practice to ensure their maximum participation in the health care of the community and for connected purposes.

In this regard, the Ministry of Health needs to invest more in Nursing and Midwifery profession and practice especially at the community level as we move upwards to clinics, health centres and Hospitals. Therefore, development of the Nursing and Midwifery policy aims at improving services delivered by nurses and midwives in the county  and is pertinent, considering emphasis by WHO to countries to implement the “Global Strategic Direction for Strengthening Nursing and Midwifery 2016 – 2020” following 70th WHA resolution which also aims to strengthen the profession in Kenya and the World.

The consultant will be, based in Nairobi, Kenya. There may be travel to facilitate technical review consultations and validation meetings within Kenya. He/she will work under the overall direction of the Office for Director of Nursing, and Midwifery Services, Ministry of Health with guidance and in close collaboration with the Dean, SONAM, Aga Khan University.

Minimal travel to conduct consultative meetings with stakeholders is required

Responsibilities

  • Familiarize him/herself with the zero draft of the National Nursing and Midwifery Policy document
  • Develop a Concept for policy finalization with a roadmap;
  • Review the zero draft National Nursing and Midwifery policy document, making necessary technical edits and inputs;
  • Facilitate technical reviews through both physical and virtual meetings to address gaps and incorporate emerging issues such as policy response to COVID 19 pandemic and any other outbreaks thereafter.
  • Develop a costed Implementation Framework for the policy.
  • Facilitate a stakeholder validation meeting  
  • Finalize Policy Document and submit to Director of Nursing, and Midwifery Services in the Ministry of Health.
  • Prepare a power-point presentation of the summary of the National Nursing and Midwifery Policy for use in dissemination.
Expected mode of work output: All assignments will be, delivered in electronic and hard copies unless otherwise guided by the supervising officers.

Key deliverables include:
  • Concept for finalization of the National Nursing and Midwifery Policy
  • Revised Zero Draft National Nursing and Midwifery Policy 2020 -2030.
  • Final National Nursing and Midwifery Policy 2020 -2030.
  • Power point presentation of the summary of the National Nursing and Midwifery Policy 2020 -2030.
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:
  • Review and familiarization with the draft Nursing and Midwifery Policy document. Prepare a roadmap for finalization – 5 days
  • Technical review for the Zero draft National Nursing and Midwifery Policy, and incorporate the inputs with technical officers in Nursing and other related fields – 5 days
  • Facilitate a stakeholder meeting(s) with Nurse, Midwives and other stakeholders to validate the draft Policy Document – and incorporate any inputs – 5 days
  • Preparation of the PPT of the Final National Nursing and Midwifery Policy 2020 -2030 – 5 days
  • Finalization and submission of the Final National Nursing and Midwifery Policy 2020 -2030 – 5 days

Requirements

  • Advanced University degree in Medical Sciences, Public Health or Social sciences.
  • Background nursing or midwifery training is critical.
  • At least 10 years of experience in midwifery education or regulation or practice
  • At least 5 years of experience in the related field with specific skills in health policy formulation will be an added advantage.
  • Wide consultancy experience with proven evidence.
  • Prior working experience on decentralization issues is an added advantage
  • Demonstrated experience in working with government partners and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision;
  • High level written and oral communications skills in English and Kiswahili;
  • Must be result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, tact, diplomacy and integrity;
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with government and development partners;  
  • Skills in facilitation of stakeholder engagements/workshops;
The consultant is expected to use his/her own space and equipment for this assignment and work with the appointed Technical Working Group (TWG).


To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a Cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, names and email contacts of three professional referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of relevant academic certificates as well as transcripts to the Director, HR Academic, Aga Khan University’s Campus Nairobi, Kenya. P. O. Box 30270-00100 or by email to hr.universityke@aku.edu .  

Your application should bear the reference number CFE-SONAM.  Applications by email are preferred.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  More information about the Aga Khan University is available at www.aku.edu

Applications should be submitted latest by March 5, 2021