Job Vacancy: Request for Consultant: Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator Consultant Scope of Work on COVID-19 Study 2: COVID-19 Integration

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Request for Consultant: Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator Consultant Scope of Work on COVID-19 Study 2: COVID-19 Integration

Job description: Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world – government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators – to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too.

We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity-of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds-is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.

The is a five-year program funded by USAID’s Office of Health Systems and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that provides catalytic support to countries as they tackle vexing health systems challenges and accelerate progress toward self-reliance. The Accelerator is led by R4D with support from Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) and ICF.

In 2023, the Accelerator will conduct a COVID-19 assessment, which is focused on integrating COVID-19 vaccine delivery into routine immunization programs and primary health systems.

Scope of Work

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The Accelerator seeks a qualitative research expert who demonstrates expertise and experience in qualitative data collection (including conducting key informant interviews) and familiarity with Nigeria’s health system. The consultant will support in-country IRB submission (as necessary), facilitate meetings with government and partners including inception and validation workshops, lead initial data collection in Nigeria, conduct supplemental interviews when needed, review additional documents obtained during data collection and assist with the initial data analysis. Fluency in English required, as all in-country research will be done in English.

Activities and expected deliverables

• The consultant will lead and/or contribute to the following activities:
• Supporting the adaptation of research tools to the local context and support in-country IRB submission, if needed
• Attending data collection training and facilitating training sessions
• Conducting in-depth interviews (with approximately 20-25 individuals) and 2-3 focus group discussions
• Conducting follow-up or supplemental interviews if needed
• Reviewing additional documents obtained from interviews and site visits
• Reviewing transcribed interviews and focus group discussions for accuracy
• Coding transcripts using a codebook
• Conducting initial data analysis, including drafting a country report
• Providing inputs to global project documents, as requested
• Drafting country case report

Anticipated Deliverables * Coded transcripts of in-depth interviews and focus group discussion

• Draft country report
• Validation meetings report

Timeline and Level of Effort * The consultancy is expected to require approximately 45 days between June 2023 and January 2024.

• The consultant will work closely with an R4D team of 3-4 people, including a Senior Program Director, Senior Program Officer, and Senior Program Associate, who will provide inputs to work based on Accelerator experience, support coordination with partners and funders, manage the logistics of meetings and review processes, and lead the completion of the data analysis.

Results for Development is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering

and nurturing an energetic, collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

Location: Abuja, FCT

Job date: Fri, 26 May 2023 07:33:17 GMT

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