Readiness Assessment and Development of Plan for Introducing Advanced Practice Nursing at IntraHealth International

Responsibilities of the consultant

• The consultant will be expected to work in close consultation with the GHWP Technical Manager, IntraHealth Country Director, and the consultant – APN Mobilization & Engagement to undertake the tasks towards the deliverables below. The Consultant will work on day-to-day basis with and report to the GHWP Technical Manager.

Deliverables

The final products of this consultancy are:

• Readiness assessment report - state of preparedness for introducing APN roles in Kenya.
• Mapping report on APN nurses, educators and training institutions.
• Strategy/plan for introducing APN roles in Kenya.

Specific qualifications and requirements of Consultancy:

• Advance degree (PhD preferred) in a health area.
• Diploma/ higher diploma/ degree in nursing and relevant clinical area.
• Knowledge of medical education in Kenya especially requirements for nurse education, training, and employment.
• Over 15 years professional experience in Kenya’s health sector.
• Prior experience in development of assessment tools and undertaking assessments.
• Prior work experience in health system strengthening (HSS)/human resources for health (HRH)/health financing policy formulation and implementation, pre-service and in-service training of health workers.
• Demonstrated experience in working with senior government officials at national and county level, development partners, private/faith-based sector and other stakeholders in health system strengthening including working on donor funded projects/ assignments
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strategy/ plan including for advocacy
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High level written and oral communications skills including good report writing skills.
• Must be result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, tact, diplomacy, and integrity.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Skills in facilitation of stakeholder engagements/workshops.