Scope of Work

Background

Pathfinder International with the support from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing technical assistance to the federal and provincial governments of Pakistan and providing support to key health system strengthening partners such as the World Bank, Population Council, and Acasus in scaling up Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) and Postabortion Family Planning (PAFP) within the investment case (IC) execution and NHSP design and implementation. Through this initiative, Pathfinder will support the integration and institutionalization of PPFP and PAFPin the overall provincial health systemsby strengtheningthe health system, building the technical capacity of federal and provincial governments, and strengthening evidence-based informed decision-making and health information systems.

Purpose and objectives

Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) 2017-18 data reveals that the proportion of deliveries that happen in facilities is rapidly increasing, yielding great opportunities to reach families with PPFP services. A 2012 Population Council study showed a similarly rapid increase in the estimated induced abortion rate in Pakistan, from 25.6 per 1,000 women ages 15 to 49 in 2002 to 50 per 1,000 in 2012. The study estimated that 46% of all pregnancies in Pakistan are unintended; 54% of these result in induced abortions[1]. FP and postabortion care (PAC) services have historically been provided separately in the public sector, and women are not counseled on or offered FP with PAC. This represents a significant opportunity to reach women with integrated PAFP services. PPFP and PAFP service data tracking, monitoring, and performance review is limited or not available at the country level, especially when PAC services are provided in the public sector or at a variety of facilities including pharmacies and private clinics. PAC services are often not available in an integrated manner at the facility level which underscores the need for integrated results-based management plans for service delivery. To address this provincial-level need, Pathfinder will use a participatory approach to strengthen provincial management's health planning capacity, which will trickle down to the district level.The results-based PPFP and PAFP framework will establish provincial-level systems for collating, analyzing, and centralizing district-wide reporting against a set of indicators and strategies and articulate clear expectations from the provincial governments that ultimately support the first health system reform outlined in the UHC IC.

Description of Assignment

Pathfinder Pakistan office is looking for a strong, experienced, and skilled person who can facilitate and act as a bridge between different federal-level departments including the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSR&C), Population Program Wing (PPW) and Pakistan Bureau of Statics (PBS), ensuring that they are informed about each other's activities, objectives, and priorities on Family Planning with the focused approach on PPFP and PAFP. This includes facilitating meetings, discussions, and the exchange of information. In addition, drafting of policy documents, strategies, and guidelines under the supervision of Pathfinder Management, and in concurrence and coordination with the relevant Government departments and partners.The responsibilities and tasks includeFacilitating the sharing of relevant data and information among MOH, PPW, and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics to support evidence-based decision-making and policy development.Advocate for the importance of coordinated efforts among the different federal entities and the significance of the proposed activities.Following are the specific tasks and deliverables mentioned in the job description:

Eligibility:

1. Public health professional/Economist with at least 10 years of experience working in Pakistan.
2. Ability to work independently and deliver according to deadlines in previous assignments.

Qualification:

1. Graduate (BS) in development/social/public administration/IR/economics or equivalent from a reputable university
2. Excellent analytical and writing skills.

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