National Consultant – Digital Health Policy & Operations, 6 Months, Abuja Nigeria (Los Angeles)

Overview UNICEF, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, works with partners in 190 countries and territories to promote and advocate for the protection of children's rights. UNICEF Nigeria operates in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally. At UNICEF, careers are built with opportunities for personal and professional development, delivering a rewarding mission. UNICEF is committed to a culture that helps staff thrive and offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. How can you make a difference? For every child, health. Purpose Of Assignment Individual Consultant to evaluate, review, and update the Digital Health Policy, Strategy, and Operations Plan documents. Scope Of Work A. Document Review and Analysis Conduct a comprehensive review of the National Digital Health Policy (October ****) and National Digital Health Strategy *********. Assess progress, achievements, and challenges noted in the end-term evaluation report. Review existing operations plans and relevant stakeholder reports. B. Evaluation Develop an evaluation framework and key performance indicators (KPIs) for assessing digital health governance, coordination, and capacity. Analyze the extent to which current digital health interventions have contributed to UHC and other national health priorities. C. Stakeholder Engagement Identify and map key stakeholders, including government, MDAs, development partners, and the private sector. Organize targeted consultative meetings and workshops to gather input and recommendations. Document feedback and incorporate stakeholder perspectives into the review process. D. Updating Documents Revise and update the National Digital Health Policy and Strategy following evaluation findings and stakeholder input. Develop an updated annual digital health operations plan for **** and ****, outlining key actions, timelines, and responsibilities. E. Reporting Prepare a draft evaluation and update the report with recommendations. Facilitate a validation workshop to present findings and obtain consensus. Finalize and submit the report, along with the updated documents. Work Assignment / Overview Tasks / Milestones 1. Project Initiation & Planning 2. Stakeholder Consultations & Interim Review 3. Drafting & Document Review 4. Finalization & Validation 5. Knowledge Sharing & Advocacy Deliverables / Outputs Project Management Plan detailing methodology, work plan, and evaluation framework. Mid-Term Progress Report on stakeholder engagement and preliminary evaluations. Draft Evaluation and Updated Documents (revised National Digital Health Policy, Strategy, governance framework, and operations plan). Final Report and Updated Documents incorporating stakeholder feedback and validation results. Presentation materials for dissemination and advocacy. Qualifications Advanced degree in Digital Health, Public Health, Health Systems Management, ICT, or related field. Minimum 15 years of experience in digital health strategy development and evaluation. Proven experience in health systems evaluation, digital health strategy development, and policy review. Strong analytical, facilitation, and report-writing skills. Experience working with government and multi-stakeholder environments. Familiarity with Nigeria's health sector and digital health initiatives is an added advantage. Remuneration, Commitments and Conditions Attached is the All-Inclusive Financial Proposal Form UNICEF. UNICEF promotes a diverse workforce and offers a wide range of benefits to staff, including paid parental leave and versátil working arrangements. External candidates are subject to standard UN/UNICEF background checks and safeguarding policies. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for their tax obligations and related duties in accordance with local laws. The selected candidate must satisfy visa and health insurance requirements and may be required to demonstrate fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 with a WHO-endorsed vaccine where applicable. Notes Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The consultancy is not a staff appointment under UN rules. Those engaged under a consultancy contract are governed by the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr