Purpose
Jhpiego invites applications from qualified Haematologists to organize and facilitate two-day trainings on provision of safe blood transfusion as a core component of CEmONC for doctors, midwives and laboratory technicians from selected Secondary hospitals in three IHP-supported state: Kebbi, Sokoto and Bauchi states.
IHP is seeking 2 consultants per State with each consultant conducting 6-8 batches of 2-day trainings in IHP selected general hospitals (GHs) in Bauchi (14 GHs), Kebbi (11 GHs) and Sokoto (11 GHs)

IHP Responsibilities
IHP will provide technical guidance towards preparation of power point slides, checklists, pre- and post-tests.
IHP with State Ministry of Health will identify trainees at the selected health facilities in advance of the training.
IHP will provide a training of trainers to standardize skills of selected expert trainers and familiarize trainers with learning materials.

Type of Contract
This is a firm fixed price deliverable-based contract. The consultant is expected to satisfactorily accomplish the deliverables before he/she gets paid for that deliverable.
The Jhpiego-Nigeria Country Director reserves the right to confirm if a deliverable is delivered adequately or otherwise. No price change is expected after contract is signed. IHP will not pay for cost of any deliverable that is not complete, of quality or on time.
Anticipated Contract Term:
The anticipated performance period for the consultancy is June 8, 2020 to September 30, 2020. As a firm fixed price consultancy based on deliverables, Jhpiego will only pay for deliverables that have met the standards and expectations of the program and which is also delivered within assigned timelines.

Required Qualifications
Registered and practising Haematologist with at least 5 years post-qualification working experience.
Evidence of previous and ongoing work experience providing comprehensive oversight of blood transfusion services for pregnant and postpartum women in a facility delivering CEmONC services.
Evidence of having up-to-date annual practicing license with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
Evidence of strong coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills
Evidence of strong analytical and communication skills.
Evidence of previous experience conducting training on safe blood transfusion as a key component of CEmONC or a similar training especially within the last 24 months and/or Evidence of provision of ongoing training to obstetricians/haematologists undergoing residency training or training of medical officers undergoing rotation in haematology till date.

Knowledge and skills scope of training
Key principles of safe blood transfusion including correct and safe blood collection, testing, processing, storage, distribution, matching, delivery
Blood group system
Advance preparation, including type and screen, for women at risk of obstetric haemorrhage and clinical decompensation (e.g. severe anaemia, risk factors for obstetric haemorrhage, etc.)
Prevention of mis-transfusion (safety checks to ensure right blood for right woman at right time in right place)
Blood transfusion procedure, blood quality monitoring and management of complications of blood transfusion including blood transfusion reaction.
Blood donation processes.
Blood storage.
How to set up a functional 24-hour blood transfusion services.
Blood transfusion and Transmittable infection.
Prevention of blood transmittable infections.
Blood screening and cross matching.
Clinical indications for blood transfusion of pregnant and postpartum women
Protocols for emergency transfusion of women with massive obstetric haemorrhage including rapid access to red cells (including emergency group O negative units) and excellent, standardized communication between clinicians and laboratory transfusion staff.

Terms of Consultancy
The consultant is expected to submit the consultancy deliverables (outlined below) to the State Technical Director. Please note that the data emanating from the IHP and the workshop training as well as the learning resource packages that would be made available to you are the exclusive property of IHP and shall not be shared or published by you or anyone else (with the exception of branded training materials available in the public space.) The ultimate approver of all deliverables is the Country Director, Jhpiego-Nigeria before any payment will be made.
Management: IHP State Technical Director in each State (Bauchi, Kebbi and Sokoto) will serve as the focal points for this consultancy. Technical leadership, direction and oversight will be provided by the Technical lead, Maternal and Newborn Health/Family Planning, Abuja Office. Any required meeting with government and other partners during the fieldwork must be arranged by IHP and not the consultant.
This is a fully loaded fixed price contract for the consultancy. This means that all costs for the consultant must be included in the cost proposal, including air/other travel to the States, local transportation, meals and incidentals, and hotel accommodation. IHP will arrange for the on-site training costs, site readiness and participant costs (if any).

Outputs and Deliverables
Deliverable 1: Prior to commencement of training:
Operational training plans developed and submitted at least 2 days before commencement of the training. The Operational Training Plan should be developed in collaboration with IHP staff, and include: dates of training, training site(s), selection of targeted facilities, lists of provider participants.
Participate in the IHP organized one-day Training of Trainers (Skills standardization training workshop).

Deliverable 2: Within 2 weeks of the final training session:
A comprehensive final report that includes a brief description of the training methodology, a summary of training sessions (dates, sites, participants); results of pre-and post-training provider knowledge and skills assessments for each participants (and assessment methods/tools used); list of participants for each training along with signed daily attendance sheets for all participants; a summary of any challenges encountered and lessons learned; and recommendations for strengthening future training and sustaining providers’.CEmONC competencies. The deliverable is paid by the number of trainees completing the course.
Final report appendices should include:

Action photographs
Pre and post-training knowledge and skills test scripts
Copy of analysis of the training evaluation forms
Copies of facility action plans
Original signed attendance sheets
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are expected to submit a Technical and a Financial proposal in two separate emails to: NG-Recruitment@jhpiego.org specifying in the email title whether “Technical Proposal” or “Financial Proposal” and including the RFP number as it appears on the cover page in the email title. Applications received will be valid for six months.

Application Deadline: 28th May, 2020; 11.59pm (WAT)