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To ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services, it is imperative that healthcare workers continuously update their knowledge and skills. Significant developments have been recorded in the health sector in Zanzibar including introduction of digital health approaches, new diagnostic modalities and diseases treatment approaches, emerging diseases, as well as the introduction of super specialized care. Furthermore, there is diversity in the pre-service trainings across all health carders which necessitates the harmonization of understanding and practices to ensure systemic service delivery approaches. Various forms of in-service medical education exist in Zanzibar, however there is no CPD framework. The development of this framework is critical in addressing the unique demands and complexities of the Zanzibar healthcare context and foster a culture of self-driven lifelong learning among healthcare workers. The framework will contribute in improving professional competencies and meeting the dynamic needs of both patients and the healthcare system at large.

CPD ensures healthcare professionals are informed about the latest evidence-based practices, guidelines, and innovations in medical technologies and treatments. Regular training and education improve knowledge and clinical skills, leading to better patient outcomes and higher standards of care. The initiative will contribute to impactful changes on other quality improvement endeavors such as mentorship, client feedback, and supportive supervision and bridge a crucial gap between the renewal of licenses for practicing healthcare professionals, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and linkage with the ongoing journey of carrier development and progression.

How can you make a difference?
To provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health Zanzibar in developing the continuous professional development (CPD) framework and CPD guidelines to institutionalize and operationalize the CPD system in Zanzibar in line with the advancements in the health sector contributing to improved patient care and health outcomes. We are doing this now to help practitioners to respond to changes in healthcare needs, such as emerging public health issues or shifts in population health. Additionally, training in new technologies and practices ensures that healthcare professionals can adeptly use innovative solutions in patient care. ultimately leading to a more effective and responsive healthcare system. The deliverables of this consultancy will be used by the professional associations and councils, Human Resources Managers, CPD providers and health care workers across all service delivery points. The results of the consultancy will drive the following decisions:

1) license renewal,

2) criteria for CPD providers

3) topics for CPD points and their weights

4) approaches of accruing CPD points and

5) governance of CPD system.

For more information on this consultancy, click here  TERMS OF REFERENCE CPD LOCAL CONSULTANT -ZNZ-Upload.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PHD) in public health, health management, human resource management or related field
• 8 years’ experience in healthcare education and professional development, with a focus on CPD for healthcare workers
• In-depth understanding of adult learning principles
• Experience in developing guidelines, frameworks, and training curricula is required
• Familiarity with health systems in Tanzania mainland or Zanzibar is required
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Proficiency in Swahili is an asset

PAYMENT SCHEDULE. 

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

ASSESSMENT / SELECTION PROCESS AND METHODS 

Evaluations: The applicant should submit both technical and financial proposals which clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal should include all costs of this assignment including fee, travel costs, accommodation as UNICEF will not pay any DSA. 

Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will take 25% showing the proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable (fees, travel, and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost. 

LOCATION, DURATION & LOGISTIC
The consultant will be working remotely with scheduled trips to Zanzibar. The assignment will involve travels to the fields to support implementation of activities. It is estimated that the consultant will travel 10 times to Unguja and Pemba and f will spend 3 days per trip on average . The consultancy is expected to start on June 2025 until Jan 2026

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PHD) in public health, health management, human resource management or related field
• 8 years’ experience in healthcare education and professional development, with a focus on CPD for healthcare workers
• In-depth understanding of adult learning principles
• Experience in developing guidelines, frameworks, and training curricula is required
• Familiarity with health systems in Tanzania mainland or Zanzibar is required
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Proficiency in Swahili is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).  
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Remarks:
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