Consultancy Job at GIZ Kenya Health

Objectives

The main objective of this consultancy is to edit the reviewed KQMH standards document.

Scope and tasks required.

1. The consultant is expected to carry out copy-editing of the final draft text of the reviewed KQMH (37 pages) standard and checklist (103 pages)

2. Ensuring accuracy, consistency and readability of content in both documents.

3. Make the two documents ready for review by the KQMH review coordinator and secretariat.

4. Make any changes that may be recommended by the review coordinator and the KQMH review secretariat.

5. The consultant is required to be in contact with the review coordinator and secretariat to resolve any questions relating to report content

Deliverables

1. Final copy-edited text of the KQMH standard and checklist to be delivered to the KQMH review coordinator and secretariat.

2. The two documents must be presented in:

a) Microsoft Word in tracked changes version

b) Microsoft word in clean version.

Approximately up to 10 days.

NB: The finalized draft copy of the KQMH standards and the checklist will be provided on indication of willingness and ability to carry out the task.

Consultant qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in English or related field with additional training in communication.
• At least 5 years’ experience preferably in copy editing of health sector publications.
• Portfolio that includes copy editing of documents on standards.

· Solid editorial skills with demonstrated ability for logical and analytical writing

• Ability to effectively grasp and incorporate comments from multiple authors to fit a defined publication style and format
• Strong planning, organizational and coordination skills;
• Computer proficiency including Internet and Microsoft office and utilization of web-based collaboration tools
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and within deadlines;