Country: Somalia
Closing date: 10 Mar 2016
1.Background/IRC Summary
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers help to people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. IRC is currently working in Mogadishu supporting health facilities implementing nutrition programs. Malnutrition rates have soared in Somalia because of poor health conditions, suboptimal maternal and child feeding and care practices, and food insecurity. This has been compounded by high rates of poverty and illiteracy, long years of civil strife and recurrent environmental shocks (e.g., floods, droughts).
These Terms of Reference relate to integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM) and micronutrient training for staff based in Mogadishu. The training targets qualified health staff and community health workers (CHWs) who are involved in nutrition activities. Community outreach is an essential part of the integrated approach since the success of the service relies on early detection and referral of cases with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) through community participation, with an aim to reach children early in the development of the acute malnutrition condition, hence inclusion of CHWs in this training. The micronutrient training will contribute in strengthening the nutrition program by providing technical guidelines on micronutrient supplementation.
2.Main Goal
The main objective of the trainings is to enhance knowledge and skills of health staff on the management of acute malnutrition using IMAM guidelines and also on management of Micronutrients Deficiency and control.
3.Scope of work
The IMAM and micronutrients deficiency and control trainings will be divided into two with each training focusing on qualified heath staff and another training for CHWs. The two trainings – (IMAM and micronutrients and control) are designed to train doctors, midwives, and nurses who are involved in nutrition activities. Training participants will include 14 health staff (doctors, nurses and midwives) working in IRC supported health facilities.
The training should take place over a period of four (4) days and be in line with WHO- guidelines and related protocols with special focus on Management of Acute Malnutrition in Infants and programme linkages. Thus, it will incorporate adequate practical demonstration of the theoretical knowledge learned and include the appropriate training aid materials. The training for (35) CHWs will take (6) days, (The CHWs will be trained in two batches) and its main aim is to: empower the community by increasing knowledge on SAM and IMAM; increase access and service uptake (coverage) of IMAM services; strengthen early case-finding, referral of new SAM cases, and follow-up of problem cases; and provide nutrition education and counselling. Staff will also be trained on management of Micronutrients Deficiency and control which will include Vitamin A Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iodine Deficiency Disorders, oral rehydration salts and Zinc in management of diarrhea.
4.Objectives
a. To quip health care workers with the skill set and knowledge necessary to deliver high-quality management of children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) with acute malnutrition in line with the recommended guidelines.
b. To train health staff on management of micronutrients deficiency and control
c. To accurately conduct assessments and classifications of malnourished children and PLW by correctly taking anthropometric measures, including Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), Body Weight, Weight for Height (WFH) and Oedema
d. To improve staff capacity on programme management, supervision and reporting.
5.Key Deliverables Expected (in 10 days):
- Specific activity plan and inception report provided upon signing of the contract
- A comprehensive report that covers a brief description of the training methodologies including a summary of any challenges encountered/lessons learned; and a thorough description of the training outcomes that mentions the methods/tools used to evaluate participants’ knowledge and skills gained. The report should be submitted to IRC within two days from the completion of the training.
- Planned staff follow up at the facility level will be done after the 10 days of training.
6.Education Required Skills and Experience
- Qualification as a Nutritionist with a nutrition degree to support the same is a must. Additional highly preferred qualifications include Masters in Nutrition and/or Public health expert with extensive experience and knowledge on Nutrition
- Certified IMAM trainer for Somalia.
- Knowledge of main nutrition guidelines (with emphasis on IMAM and BNSP) is essential.
- Good understanding of nutrition programming in general and emergency nutrition response in particular.
- Good analytical and communication skills. Able to communicate in the local language (Somali).
- At least 3 years’ experience in field work and training.
7.Minimum criteria for submission of the proposal for the bid
The training consultant /institution should submit a technical and a financial proposal and is expected to demonstrate that it has a track record of not less than three (3) years of experience executing similar assignments. Qualifications are as specified in section (6) and proven experience in conducting such assignments should be demonstrated.
Consultants should include the following considerations in their technical and financial proposals
a. No costs associated with preparing the application will be met by IRC i.e. the time spent to compile the training proposal.
b.Contractual issues :
The IRC will provide the following at no cost to the consultant, in addition, the consultants are urged to consider the following during the application process:
- Travel costs (to and from the facilities within Somalia)
- The consultant / team must comply with The IRC rules and procedures related to security and relations with the media.
- Security would be provided and organized by The IRC team
c.Others
The consultant will work closely with IRC’s Deputy Director for Programs, Health Coordinator and Health Coordinator Assistant and liaise with the MoH and IRC partners in Mogadishu. ^|
How to apply:
If you feel you/your organization fit the required profile and are available for the assignment, please submit a short technical proposal providing detailed budget breakdown, along with brief technical bio data of the core team members and evidence of similar work undertaken recently. Submit via email toircsomaliajobs@rescue.org*. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.*
Application Deadline: 10th March 2016