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  • Posted: Jan 19, 2021
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    Jacaranda Health is a social enterprise and operates as a 501(c)3 in the US. Our mission is to transform maternal health care in East Africa and make pregnancy and childbirth safer for women and newborns. If you are interested in donating or partnering with Jacaranda Health, please visit our Donate page. Jacaranda’s staff is made up of professional...
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    Community ScoreCard Project Consultant - Nairobi Informal Settlements

    Job Summary

    Jacaranda Health is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the Community ScoreCard (CSC), originally developed by CARE, with 5 health facilities. The CSC implementation is part of a USAID-funded implementation research project taking place in Kawangware and Mathare within Nairobi City County. The goal of the CSC is to increase linkages and understanding between users of maternal/child health services and the health workers who provide those services. 

    The Consultant will report to Jacaranda’s Research Manager, working closely with Jacaranda’s project team working on the Nairobi health project. If possible, the consultant may also be given problem-solving and advisory support from CSC experts in Malawi. 

    This position will be tied to specific deliverables which will be outlined in a schedule. Payment will be made upon successful completion of the deliverables and their approval by the Research Manager and Senior Research Manager. 

    Primary Responsibilities

    This role will include the following responsibilities:

    • The consultant will lead the implementation of the CSC with 5 health facilities
    • The consultant will need to work closely with the local communities surrounding the health facility sites and oversee the entire CSC cycle (initial engagement, preparation, first CSC meetings, interface meeting, charting next steps). 
    • The consultant will be responsible for documentation of the CSC process, including learnings and short reports. 

    Requirements

    Professional Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, international development, health, public policy, or related fields   

    Experience and Expertise

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement activities, including training
    • Previous experience coordinating projects and documenting learnings from start to finish 
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, from community level to county level
    • Flexible, self-motivated, and responsible, including the ability to manage finances responsibly

    Personal Characteristics

    • Demonstrated high level written communication skills in English 
    • Strong verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English 
    • Passion for improving health and community development 

    What would get us excited?

    • Previous experience with the community scorecard 
    • Previous experience working in informal settlements 
    • Experience working with health providers 

    Contract Period

    It is anticipated that the execution of the contractor’s deliverables will take place over the course of ~6 months, with 5-10 days of work per month. All activities will take place in Nairobi. 

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Jacaranda Health on my.hirehive.io to apply

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