Employer: UNFPA
Location: Harare
Job Summary
Zimbabwe’s health priorities are outlined in the National Health Strategy 2009-2013, the Maternal and Neonatal Health Road Map (2007-2015), the 2011-2015 Zimbabwe National AIDS Strategic Plan (ZNASP II), as well as in the National GBV Strategy 2012-2015. These policy documents have recognised the immense contribution of community-based interventions in response to health issues. A number of community based cadres, including those on the government payroll and volunteers in different capacities have been instrumental in alleviating the burden on health facilities by providing community based services in their communities. These community-based systems have served as a way to improve access and utilisation of health services.
Purpose of the consultancy
UNFPA seeks to recruit a consultant to map health and gender related community based volunteers in Zimbabwe in order to develop an inventory of their activities and functions. The results will be used for evidence-based programming and development of a comprehensive framework to strengthen community systems and to streamline the functions of community based actors for effective and efficient community responses.
Requirements
Requirements for the consultancy
The consultant must possess the following qualifications and experience: At least a relevant Master’s Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences; Proven in-depth understanding of community interventions in Zimbabwe; Experience in health and gender-based interventions, ideally in a community context; Experience of conducting research in SRH and health; Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
To apply
TORs for the consultancy can be requested from: mndlovu [at] unfpa [dot] org
Please submit applications as specified in the full Terms of Reference by email to Mitchell Ndlovu: mndlovu@unfpa.org
