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Objectives
The proposed surveys have the following objectives:
To determine the prevalence of acute malnutrition among children aged 6 to 59 months
To estimate under-five and crude retrospective death rates in the three months prior to the survey
To assess the recent morbidity patterns among children 6- 59 months
To assess the immunization coverage for BCG, Measles and Polio I DPT3 and Vitamin A among children 659 months
To determine mothers/ caretakers knowledge and caring practice regarding infant and young child feeding
To assess the community’s knowledge, attitude, practice and beliefs regarding water sanitation and hygiene
To establish the source of drinking water arid water management at household level as well as at health facilities and presence and use of latrines
To provide additional qualitative information on the likely causes of under-nutrition and barriers to optimal child health and nutrition practices in the area, (E.g. through focus group discussions).
To formulate and provide practical and sustainable recommendations based on the survey findings
To determine the effectiveness, relevance and appropriateness of the current nutrition programs (CMAM, IYCF).
Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultant
The consultant will, in coordination with the International Medical Corps team and under direct report to the Country Director and Nutrition Program Coordinator
Develop survey tools using’ the SMART methodology. This includes ensuring that the data collection forms are in line with international standards.
Be responsible for preparation of the two surveys, including review of population statistics, calculating the sample size, selecting clusters, and developing an efficient survey schedule
Train the survey learns (including pre-testing questionnaire).
Assume overall responsibility for implementation of the two surveys, including recruiting (in collaboration with HR and senior management at country level) and training of enumerators, data entry clerks.
Daily supervision of survey learns and daily data quality assurance Supervise data entry and assure data entry quality.
Be responsible for data cleaning and analysis using anthropometric software for the core anthropometric arid additional indicators, including analysis using WHO 2006 Growth Standards, PROPAN & UNICEF field manual process for the promotion of child feeding 2nd, edition PAHO 2013
Present Preliminary findings and present the final findings at nutrition working group upon sharing with IMC
Present the draft report of the findings in a stakeholder forum for comments and feedback
Revise and submit a final copy of the survey report including recommendations to International Medical Corps.
Lead the synthesis and sharing of findings during meetings and discussions with International Medical Corps and relevant field team members as well as other relevant stakeholders
Expected outputs: Two final survey reports: Consultant submits these for review and then based on the feedback, revises and submits the final reports including conclusion, recommendation outlined per each sector to International Medical Corps.
Feedback on findings: The Consultant gives a briefing on the preliminary findings from the surveys to International Medical Corps & SMoH staff in Sokoto and / or in Abuja.
Timeframe: The whole assignment is expected to lake no more than 30 days starting May 15th - July 7th, 2014.
Qualifications
PhD or Masters Degree in Public Health or Nutrition or related fields- training in research methods is an advantage
Extensive experience in health program preferably in nutrition and WASH research demonstrated by assignments conducted
Experience in conducting KAP and SMART surveys including training teams, analyzing data and writing up reports
Experience in the Nutrition assessment in Northern Nigeria is an advantage
Knowledge of the socio-economic and health development issues in relation to Northern Nigeria is desired.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, training and report writing skills
Must be computer literate with undoubted proficiency in analytical packages such as ENA for SMART (2013), SPSS, CSPro, STATA, and SAS
Fluent in both oral and written English Hausa language skills are desirable but not essential
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit in hard copies the following:
CV & cover letter demonstrating capability and availability
Telephone and email contacts of at least three references that can validate their technical expertise must be included.
A technical proposal including methodology, work plan and activity schedule and a financial proposal which should include professional fees and other expenses, inclusive of all taxes, required to undertake the two surveys.
Applications should be sent to the following Address:
International Medical Corps Plot 3, Tsafe Road, Off Sama Road, Sokoto, Nigeria. Any enquiries related to the delivery of applications can be directed to Tel: +234 8030402931.
All envelopes must be sealed and marked with the subject as ‘CONSULTANT SMART & KAP SURVEY-SOKOTO, NIGERIA’ and delivered to the above listed address on or before 5th June 2014. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
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