Family Planning (FP) is one of the priority programmes of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) with an aim to foster equitable access and utilisation of quality FP services throughout the country. Over the years, Nepal has achieved a remarkable improvement in the reproductive health including FP services. However, despite this improvement, Contraceptive Prevalent Rate (CPR) in the country has been stagnant for decades and the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) are higher among certain groups of population.

Due to geographical, social and physical barriers, many women in rural areas are unable to access information and knowledge on SRH and FP. Additionally, cultural beliefs, norms, myths and misconceptions impede women’s ability to use services. To address these issues, this project will connect and link women with FCHVs, who will act as a bridge with the health facility and service providers.

FCHVs are connected and trusted members of the community and are well-placed to accompany women to services and to assist women in navigating health facilities. Women and girls will get the opportunity to interact with service providers and get services immediately after counselling in their local health facilities.

Family Planning (FP) is one of the priority programmes of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) with an aim to foster equitable access and utilisation of quality FP services throughout the country. Over the years, Nepal has achieved a remarkable improvement in the reproductive health including FP services. However, despite this improvement, Contraceptive Prevalent Rate (CPR) in the country has been stagnant for …

Consultants (District based)

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Position title: Consultants (district based) for the Nepal Family Planning Project/ Consultancy Contract
Period: 1st May 2019-30 June 2019 (subjected to extension)

Objective

The objectives of FCHVs orientation is to orient the FCHVs on the following:
Importance and benefits of family planning for women and communities
Importance of healthy timing and spacing in pregnancy
Advantages of different family planning means (modern contraceptives) and its indication for different target groups
Discussion on importance of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs), and clarification on LARC such as IUCD (LARC specific myths and misconception clarification)

Working areas

The orientation will be conducted in the 4 LARC districts as mentioned below. FCHV orientation will take place in the palikas/health facilities which MSI/SPN have selected for their service delivery: Saptari, Kapilvastu, Nawalparasi, Makwanpur

Scope of Work

Coordinate with DHO/DPHO/Health Office, municipalities, MSI/SPN district officers and relevant stakeholders to conduct FCHV orientation in the respective district
Conduct technical sessions in the orientation using various training materials provided
Prepare financial and technical reports of the orientation/activities conducted
Prepare the case reports about the effectiveness of demand generation activities
Assist in the TOT of Community Dialogue Meeting (CDM) organized for Health facilities in charges of Health Facilities of district
Monitor and settle the expenses of community dialogue meeting conducted by HF in charges/service providers in their catchment area
Report to the central office on a regular basis
Perform any other duties as required by the project during the contract duration

Qualification and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, social science with relevant work experience
Prior experience of working at the district level
Prior experience of working in the area of family planning planning
Fluency in local language is a must (particularly Maithili, Bhojpuri and/or Abbadhi is highly preferred.
Preference will be given to the local candidates (from respective districts)

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