PROJECT-BASED JOB OPENING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT Content developer and process facilitator – Implementation guide on home-based records (HBRs) for maternal, newborn, child health (MNCH)
Project background –
A home-based record (HBR) is a health document used to record the history of health services received by an individual. It is kept in the household, in paper or electronic format, by the individual or their caregiver, and is intended to integrate into the health information system and to complement records maintained by health facilities.
We are collaborating with a global group of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health experts to develop a practical guide for the implementation of home-based records (HBRs). This guide will help country programmes to critically reflect on the content and design of the home-based records, their use by health workers and by community members (namely, women, parents/caregivers), key processes related to their effective implementation including coordination among partners, printing and production, and ongoing monitoring. A draft table of content has been produced as well as a work plan to develop this content and conduct iterative testing with intended users of the implementation guide.
Role title – Content developer and process facilitator (individual consultant)
Specific activities:
Content creation - Organize, draft and revise MNCH content. Take ownership/responsibility over assigned content areas. Assist in editorial revisions and collaborate on decisions about structure and organization.
User testing - Assist in developing processes, tools in design of user testing program. Prepare, conduct and debrief testing sessions. Interpret feedback, and implement resulting changes to content.
Tracking - Support creation of tools and processes to track content sources, issues, potential ideas and priorities.
Administration and logistics - Support activities that keep the project running smoothly and transparently, such as track, scheduling, maintaining communications with broad set of collaborators as well as team leadership.
You will be part of a three-person content-development team. We will collaborate with WHO to develop, test and revise content to create the implementation guide for home-based records (HBRs) for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) programme managers and policy makers at global, regional and country level.
Candidates for this role ideally have the following technical skills, knowledge and competencies:
- Public Health background or similar training/experience in global development – conversant inmaternal, newborn, child health, immunization concepts and terminology
- Strong English-language writing skills–structuring content, presenting technical material in conversational terms, copy editing and proof reading, ability to produce and revise quickly
- Familiarity with human-centred design methods–designing and facilitating user testing and co-creation, enjoy interacting with and guiding new people and recognizing and organizing their various perspectives
- Spoken and written French is not required, but highly desirable
- 2 – 5+ years in design-led consulting or content creation; some experience in public projects preferred
Assignment dates – 05 April – 16 July 2021, full-time (with potential for extension into the next project phase depending on budget, our needs and your performance)
Location – You will work remotely; for team collaboration, Central European time zone (+/- 1) preferred
Apply – Please send CV and related writing samples to
Compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates; however, you may indicate your expectations.