Short-Term Consultant - Development of Knowledge Products for Project Aisha at The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF)

Background

• Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) is a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening health systems and advancing public health outcomes in Nigeria and across Africa.
• With a proven track record of implementing innovative and sustainable solutions, HSDF has worked collaboratively with government agencies, development partners, and local communities to address pressing health challenges, including nutrition, since 2014.
• Project Aisha is a health system strengthening initiative aimed to reduce maternal deaths and obstetric complications by 20%. This is being achieved by utilizing an integrated model that empowers women in the community to make informed maternal decision, improve quality of maternal health healthcare via quality improvement, leveraging digital solutions to integrate maternal experiences and strengthening systems to sustain QI systems. Project Aisha is being implemented in four focal LGAs in Epe, Ifako Ijaiye, Alimosho and Agege in Lagos and Zaria LGA in Kaduna state.
• Over the past 32-months, Project Aisha has achieved measurable improvements in quality of care, clinical processes and maternal outcomes – 25% reduction in maternal deaths and 58% reduction in maternal deaths due to PEE, PPH and OL. To ensure these achievements and generated key learnings are documented and disseminated to a broader audience – including government stakeholders, donor and implementing partners – the project seeks the support of a short-term consultant to produce high quality knowledge products.

Objective of the Assignment

• To document the outcomes, learnings, and innovations of Project Aisha through the development of manuscripts, technical briefs, case studies, and thought leadership articles for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct Desk Review and Interviews:

• Review internal reports, data summaries, and key project documents.
• Conduct literature review and Interview program staff, facility-based QI teams, and relevant stakeholders to gather implementation insights.

Develop Documentation Outputs:

• Draft 2–3 peer-reviewed manuscripts based on selected interventions within the project.
• Develop 2 – 4 technical briefs/ case studies/ lessons learnt that translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations for implementers and policymakers.
• Write 2 thought leadership articles/blogs for dissemination through the project website, LinkedIn, or public health platforms.

Ensure Quality Assurance and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Facilitate a review process involving relevant technical leads and external partners.
• Revise drafts based on feedback and ensure alignment with branding and scientific standards.

Deliver Final Outputs:

• Prepare a documentation package ready for publication, submission, and dissemination.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Global Health, Health Communication, or related field is preferable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in writing for public health, with a focus on maternal and newborn health is an added advantage.
• Expertise in conducting research using mixed methods and in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Reasonably successful with publishing public/global health-related research articles.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts and data into engaging, reader-friendly content.
• Demonstrable experience producing quality reports for donor-funded health programs.
• Excellent English writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and stakeholder feedback in a collaborative environment.