Infection Prevention and Control Temporary Staff at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

The project will apply both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data and answer our objectives. Quantitative methods will include document review of epidemiological data, digital and manual financial information, and structured data collection tools that will capture: 1) IPC program implementation costs from project partners and the government of Nigeria; and 2) input costs for treating neonatal and maternal infections. We will also use qualitative methods for determining the inputs needed for estimating the cost for treating infections, which will rely on engagement and dialogue with local health experts to arrive at a consensus on the inputs (labor, commodities, drugs, etc.) required for treatment of low, moderate or severe neonatal and maternal infections.

This program is scheduled to run from October-November 2023

Responsibilities

The consultant’s term will include physical and remote engagements as described below. This will include visiting the 8 secondary public health facilities in Abuja, participating in face to face/physical stakeholders’ consultations and joining MCGL meetings for weekly progress updates.

The consultant will:

• Support the review of epidemiological statistical HAIs data from the existing hospital records (including the tools used)
• Support the ongoing country-level health statistics (maternal & newborn healthcare associated infections)
• Work with the MCGL staff to connect with the relevant points of contacts including Avenir health, Preston associates, MCGL quality improvement facilitator (QIF), data collectors, physicians, and IPC committee
• Work with MCGL to validate data on HCFs readiness to adhere to basic IPC standards, IPC behavior observations among HCWs, cleanliness of HCF environment (Adenosine Triphosphate data)
• Consolidate and present findings from the HAIs statistics with office space provided; however, the consultant is responsible for bringing his/her own IT equipment.

In addition;

• Engagement meetings with the relevant stakeholders - 3 days
• Review historical data from January 2022-September 2023 and the individual patient files - 15 days
• How do the tools/checklists look
• How are maternal and newborn HAI VS CAI reported/Aggregated and how does the data flow
• Propose modifications to existing tools and/or the introduction of new supplemental tools to accurately capture HAIs vs. CAIs - 10 days.
• Consolidate the findings and finalize country consolidated report incorporating findings from the costing study – 5 days
• 30-60-minute presentation on findings - 2 day

Required Qualification

• 8-10 years experience working on water, sanitation and hygiene/Infection Prevention and control
• Advanced degree in medicine, public/Global health/medical field, experience designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation Maternal Newborn and Child Health programs.
• Knowledge of implementing IPC/WASH programs and HAI surveillance in healthcare facilities
• Familiarity with key IPC/WASH stakeholders and the relevant policies
• Experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing research activities.
• Experience leading the development of and writing technical reports
• Strong communication, analytical and writing skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English