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Advocacy Consultant

at Last Mile Health
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted June 19, 2024
Category Consultancy
Management
NGO
Job Type Contract
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:
Scope of Work
Please review the following scope of work along with the deadlines. Note that these are subject to change:

Country Engagements (Deadline: December 30th, 2024)

 

 

• Develop and operationalize Joint Country Support Plan (JCSP) in Liberia, Uganda, and Malawi
• Review JCSP guidelines and agree on timelines at the Africa CDC Partnership meeting

 

 

• Draft concept notes for each country (Malawi, Liberia and Uganda)
• Conduct landscape analysis and resource mapping in Liberia, Uganda, and Malawi

 

 

• Facilitate in-country planning meetings and mobilize stakeholders

 

 

• Execute JCSP and launch + disseminate JCSP + CH Champions

Advocacy Events (Deadline: November 30th, 2024)
• Organize cross-learning session during CPHIA (26th-29th November)
• Draft concept notes and event materials
• Convene joint partner planning meetings with UNICEF, IFRC
• Lead event material development and hold experience-sharing sessions
• Draft activity report and Press Release
• Disseminate the report and Press Release

Advocacy Tools and Content Development (Deadline: June 30th, 2025)
• Develop and disseminate Community Health Scorecard among stakeholders

 

 

• Draft concept note and Scope of Work (SOW) for Consultant
• Support in selection and onboarding of consultant
• Pilot CH survey tool in Ghana, Liberia, and Uganda

 

 

• Hold validation workshop with partners and finalize Scorecard
• Develop Advocacy & Communications materials (Talking points, factsheets, slide decks)

Review Policies, Guidelines (Deadline: June 30th, 2025)
• Review 3-4 Guidelines, Policies, Strategies, and SOPs to professionalize CHWs monthly

Organize Periodic Team Meetings (Deadline: June 30th, 2025)
• Schedule weekly virtual meetings for advocacy stakeholders
• Draft meeting slides and document action plans

Report Compilation (Deadline: June 30th, 2025)
• Draft quarterly progress reports to track the implementation of advocacy activities

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (such as public health, economics, international relations, gender studies, political science, human rights, etc.)
• Significant years of experience in global public health, policy and advocacy, management consulting, or public policy
• In-depth understanding of community/primary healthcare policy and international health and development issues
• Experience in public health, particularly in strengthening community health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Proven track record in project and operational management in complex environments and partnerships
• Experience collaborating with Community Health Implementing Partners and national governments
• Proficiency in virtual work, with strong IT skills for organizing and attending virtual meetings

Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders
• Expertise in navigating complex government processes and achieving consensus with multiple influencers
• Experience working with stakeholders at various levels, including global partners, technical managers, and national governments
• Knowledge of technical aspects of community health systems, such as training, supervision, supply chain, and governance
• Deep commitment to health, social justice, and gender equity

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