Consultancy Call For Developing a National Post-Pregnancy Family Planning Scale-Up Implementation Plan for Kenya at Jhpiego

Objective:

The policy document on post-pregnancy family planning scale-up implementation plan will aim to:

• Improve Access: Ensure that all women have access to post-pregnancy family planning information and services, regardless of their geographic location or socio-economic status.
• Increase Awareness: Conduct awareness campaigns to promote the importance of post-pregnancy family planning and dispel misconceptions and address barriers to access of available services.
• Strengthen Healthcare Systems: Develop the capacity of healthcare providers to offer high-quality post-pregnancy family planning services.
• Monitor and Evaluate: Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress and impact of the scale-up roadmap.

Key Components of the PPFP scale up implementation plan

• Guidelines and Protocols: Establish standardized guidelines and protocols for post-pregnancy family planning services in healthcare facilities.
• Training and Capacity Building: Provide comprehensive training and capacity building programs to program managers and healthcare providers to deliver quality post-pregnancy family planning counselling and services.
• Integration with RH and HIV programs: Integrate post-pregnancy family planning services into existing maternal and child health programs as well as HIV programs.
• Community Engagement: Engage community leaders and stakeholders to create awareness and encourage support for post-pregnancy family planning. Additionally, will define the role and expected deliverables of community health promoters in post-pregnancy FP
• Data Collection and Analysis: Update a data collection system to comprehensively monitor the uptake and impact of post-pregnancy family planning services.
• Sustainability: To ensure the long-term sustainability of the scale-up implementation plan, there will be a focus on building partnerships, capacity strengthening, and domestic resource mobilization
• The implementation plan will include a timeline, resource allocation, and a clear division of responsibilities among involved parties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough assessment of the current post pregnancy and Post abortion family planning landscape in Kenya, including existing policies, programs, and resources.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including government officials (Council of Governors, Ministry of Health, NCPD), County health leadership and management teams, healthcare providers, NGOs, and community leaders to gather feedback and input on the development of the implementation plan.
• Analyse data and research findings to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for scale-up of post pregnancy family planning services.
• Develop a comprehensive implementation plan that outlines the strategic priorities, goals, and activities required to improve access and utilization of post pregnancy family planning services.
• Provide recommendations for strengthening the health system and building the capacity of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality post pregnancy family planning services.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the implementation plan aligns with national priorities and existing policies.
• Support the Ministry of Health in the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and outcomes of the roadmap implementation.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials to disseminate implementation plan and recommendations to key stakeholders.

Tasks and Proposed PPFP/PAFP Scale up Roadmap development process (Methodology)

The consultancy will include the following tasks:

• Inception report: Prepare an inception report detailing how the consultancy will be undertaken
• PPFP/PAFP Scale up implementation plan outline: Prepare and present an outline for the scale up roadmap
• Assessment and data collection: conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current post pregnancy and post abortion family planning landscape in Kenya. this includes reviewing existing policies, guidelines and resources as well as gathering data on contraceptive use, access and barriers to identify gaps, challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Consult with national and county governments health leadership and management officials, healthcare providers, NGOs, community leaders, and women (15-49yrs) for their input and feedback help shape the roadmap and ensure that it is responsive to the needs and priorities of the target population.
• Data analysis and synthesis: analyze data and stakeholder input and synthesize to identify common themes, trends, and priorities that will inform the strategic direction and goals of the roadmap.
• PPFP Scale up formulation: Formulate an implementation plan based on the findings from the assessment and stakeholder engagement outlining the strategic priorities, goals, and activities required to scale up post pregnancy and post abortion family planning services. The roadmap should be evidence-based, context-specific, and aligned with national priorities and policies.
• Consultation and validation: Share draft roadmap with relevant stakeholders for consultation and validation to allow for additional input, feedback, and refinement for diverse perspectives and expertise of those involved.
• Monitoring and evaluation framework development: Develop a robust monitoring and evaluation framework alongside the roadmap that includes indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms to track progress and outcomes of the roadmap implementation.
• Presentation and dissemination: Prepare and present the final roadmap, along with the monitoring and evaluation framework to key stakeholders through workshops, conferences, and reports
• Implementation and review: The implementation plan will be implemented with various stakeholders taking responsibility for specific activities and interventions. the consultant will conduct regular reviews and evaluations to assess progress, identify challenges, and make necessary adjustments to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field of medical, nursing or public health
• A minimum of 15 years of experience working in the field of reproductive health, family planning, or related areas.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the post pregnancy and post abortion family planning landscape, policies, and programs in Kenya.
• Proven experience in developing strategic plans, roadmaps, or similar documents for scaling up health interventions.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the Kenyan healthcare system, including the Ministry of Health structure and processes.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.