Background:
Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high-quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last. Our headquarters is based in London, UK with offices in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Nepal
Main Purpose of the role:
Options Consultancy seeks a Consultant to undertake a review of quality improvement and accountability in the area of family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights (FP/SRHR) in Sudan.
The consultant will provide recommendations of key strategies for the WISH country programme to support quality improvements (Q) in FP/SRH in the country. This information will provide the WISH national ownership team with an accurate and up to date picture of SRH/FP quality improvements and opportunities for programme engagement. It will cover insights into the country' SRH/FP QI landscape, key stakeholders and a review of current SRH/FP QI approaches to used by the government and development partners.
the landscape analysis will enable Options to identify FP/SRH key players across the public and private sector, government (at both national and sub-national level), development partners and the community.
See the Terms of reference for more details regarding the consultancy https://options.co.uk/jobs/national-consultant-quality-improvement-and-accountability
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About the programme:
WISH Lot 2 is led by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) with the following consortium partners: Options (national ownership lead); Marie Stopes International (service delivery partner); International Rescue Committee (service delivery partner); Development Media International (social norm and behaviour change lead) and Handicap International (inclusion of people with disabilities).
Options’ national ownership approach is based on supporting governments to prioritise sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in domestic financing and to develop and implement evidence-based policies and plans to meet commitments to create an enabling environment for SRHR and address the unmet need for SRHR, particularly among the poor, youth under 20, and people with disability.
Other information
· Options is an equal opportunities employer.
· Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment
· We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
How to apply:
Application process:
To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to wish@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role (QI and Accountability Consultant) in the subject header.
Closing date: 22 March 2020 at )0:00 GMT: Please note that the closing date and time for this vacancy is for guidance only. Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.