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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

To facilitate the development of the training manuals, modules and job aids in the context of the national guidelines on the management of child acute malnutrition and nutritional edema.

Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Mozambique in developing comprehensive training modules and supporting documents in line with the updated national guidelines on the management of child acute malnutrition and nutritional oedema. These materials will be used to train health professionals and ensure the proper implementation of the revised protocols. Once the training modules and supporting documents are completed and approved by the Ministry of Health, the consultant will liaise with the relevant academic institutions in the country to ensure that the new materials are integrated in the academic curriculum of Health and Nutrition courses.

The consultant will work closely with the Nutrition Department and the extended PRN Technical Group (GT-PRN) to ensure alignment with national health strategies and international standards, particularly the updated 2023 WHO guidelines.

In addition, during the review of the PRN national guidelines the national consultant will be responsible for pre-testing the instruments, materials and job aids and conduct the review of the M&E and logistics chapters of the PRN guidelines. The pre-testing of materials will take place in selected health facilities in the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Zambezia, Sofala and Maputo.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks, working under the supervision of the Ministry of Health’s Nutrition Department and the National Health Directorate for Training and in collaboration with the extended PRN Technical Group (GT-PRN):

Tasks

• Task 1: Evidence Compilation

• Document the outcomes of the pre-assessment on the status of PRN program implementation, including the outcomes of the technical discussion meetings and recommendations.
• Collect and review existing evidence and reference materials to develop the standard training modules with quality to ensure their quick approval.

• Task 2: Collaboration with International Consultants

• Collaborate with two international consultants in conducting technical discussion meetings with various working groups (at national and regional level) involved in the revision and implementation of the guidelines.

• Task 3: Review and Update of Training Materials

• Identify and assess all relevant and up-to-date materials and resources needed for the development of training modules for health professionals in the treatment and prevention of acute malnutrition in children under five.
• Update and pre-test the on-the-job support materials, including flowcharts, pocket booklet and training packages, in line with the competency-based training pedagogy standards.

• Task 4: Development of Training Package

• Develop a comprehensive national training package on the integrated management of acute malnutrition and nutritional edema. This includes:
• Trainer and participant manuals.
• WHO reference charts/standards.
• Course guide.
• Clinical and nutritional guides for trainers of trainers.
• Standard presentations for training, capacity-building sessions, including orientation pocketbook.
• Adaptation of the training package to the Telehealth platform

• Task 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Validation

• Facilitate validation processes for the updated training package, ensuring alignment with the revised PRN guidelines.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including the extended PRN Technical Group (GT-PRN) and relevant working groups, to incorporate feedback and ensure buy-in.

• Task 6: Additional Support

• Provide additional support as required, including facilitating workshops, capacity-building sessions, and other tasks assigned by the Ministry of Health.
• Liaise with the academic institutions in the country to facilitate the integration of the new training materials into the academic curriculum of Health and Nutrition courses.

Deliverables:

The consultancy will be implemented within a period of 160 days and distributed within seven months.

By month 1:

• Inception report received. Detailed report outlining the consultancy work plan, methodology, and timeline.
• Field report received. Thorough report documenting the outcomes of the pre-assessment on the status of PRN program implementation, including the outcomes of the technical discussion meetings and recommendations.

By month 2:

• Final PRN Training Package received. Comprehensive training package on the integrated management of acute malnutrition and nutritional edema, including participant and facilitator manuals, WHO reference materials, and standard presentations aligned with competency-based training standards.

By month 3:

• Final PRN Training Package adapted to the Telehealth platform received

By month 4:

• Finalized detailed work plan and budget for the rollout of the training package, targeting health professionals at all levels of service provision, through face-to-face training and telehealth platform.

By month 6:

• Field report received. Thorough report documenting the outcomes of the liaison with the academic institutions in the country on the integration of the new training package in the academic curriculum of the health and nutrition courses.

By month 7:

• Final Consultancy Report received. Final report summarizing the consultancy's activities, key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for future actions and improvements.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks/Milestone:

Document the outcomes of the pre-assessment on the status of PRN program implementation, including the outcomes of the technical discussion meetings and recommendations.

Collect and review existing evidence and reference materials to develop standard training modules with quality to ensure their quick approval.

Deliverables/Outputs:

Inception report outlining the consultancy work plan received.

Timeline

20 days

Estimate Budget

15%

Tasks/Milestone:

Undertake a secondary assessment on the status PRN program implementation, by reviewing existing MoH database and field materials collected.

Collaborate with two international consultants in conducting technical discussion meetings with various working groups (at national and regional level) involved in the revision and implementation of the guidelines.

Deliverables/Outputs:

Field report documenting outcomes of the status of PRN implementation, including the outcomes of technical discussion meetings and recommendations received

Timeline

20 days

Estimate Budget

15%

Tasks/Milestone:

Undertake validation of job aids and related training materials.

Review and update of Training Materials and development of Training Package

Adaptation of the Training Materials to the Telehealth platform

Deliverables/Outputs:

Final PRN Training Package finalized and received

Final PRN Training Package for the Telehealth platform received

Timeline

60 days

Estimate Budget

30%

Tasks/Milestone:

Stakeholder engagement and validation

Deliverables/Outputs:

Detailed work plan and budget for the rollout of the training package, targeting health professionals at all levels of service provision finalized and received (for face-to-face training and telehealth platform).

Timeline

20 days

Estimate Budget

15%

Tasks/Milestone:

National Academic Institutions’ engagement and validation

Deliverables/Outputs:

Field report documenting outcomes of the technical discussions with the Academic Institutions for the

Timeline

20 days

Estimate Budget

10%

Tasks/Milestone:

integration of the PRN Training Package in curriculum of the Health and Nutrition courses, including recommendations received

Final report summarizing the consultancy's activities, key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for future actions and improvements.

Deliverables/Outputs:

Final consultancy report received

Timeline

20 days

Estimate Budget

15%

 

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Annex 3 TORs_Development of Training Modules on Management of Child Acute Malnutrition and Nutritional Edema 092025.pdf

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Minimum requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

A minimum of 2 years' proven experience in the development or implementation of interventions for the prevention and management of acute malnutrition in children under five years of age.

Experience in developing strategies, guidelines and/or protocols.

Experience in conducting training and in the prevention and management of acute malnutrition in infants and children under five.

In-depth knowledge of national health systems and primary health care

In-depth knowledge of national and international guiding documents and technical guidelines in the field of child health and nutrition. Experience in nutrition programs in the African region. Skills/Knowledge:

1. Computer skills in basic software programs.

2. Proven understanding of the existing and needed quality of public health nutrition and case management in Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) with medical complication practices at health facilities

3. Excellent communication, writing, leadership and analytical skills.

Languages and level required:

Fluency in Portuguese and excellent knowledge of English.

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(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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