Obstetric ultrasound training facilitator/coordinator

1. Purpose of the Consultancy

To support efforts by the Ministry of Health Medical Services (MHMS) in the Solomon Islands including  Guadalcanal (GP) to develop and deliver a TOT  a beginner on ultrasound for doctors and midwives working in the MHMS including GP.

2. Background

One of key strategic priority of the Guadalcanal Province, Ministry of Health and Medical Service (MHMS) as well as the Role Delineation Policy (RDP) is to provide quality health services for pregnant women, specifically for the reduction in maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.

As part of the new WHO guideline on Antenatal Care (ANC) Package, ultra-sound scanning is recommended for all pregnant women in their first trimester attending the health facilities, as well as for high-risk pregnant mothers in following trimesters. The MHMS is in the process of updating the ANC to comply with the new WHO standards which include the training of health workers on the use of ultrasound to scan pregnant mothers attending health facilities, to confirm pregnancy, fatal age, identify problems and needs to follow up ultrasound scanning during the rest of the trimesters.

It has been identified that there is a gap in skills and experience in performing first, second and third-trimester obstetric ultrasounds in the Solomon Islands. Improvement of the ultrasound skills will improve dating, detection of fetal abnormalities and detection of fatal growth abnormalities which will lead to improved antenatal care. Thorough implementing the new ANC package, the MHMS will be able to strengthening antenatal care throughout the country, improve maternal and fatal outcome and reduce maternal and fatal mortality and morbidity.

The MHMS/GP has recently obtained a high quality, portable ultrasounds which will be used in health facilities to scan pregnant women attending ANC. The MHMS is seeking a short-term consultant to plan and execute an obstetric ultrasound training course for the health worker using these ultrasound machines and to assist conduct a TOT for health workers (doctors and nurses) on use of ultrasound. The WHO is seeking a consultant.

3. Planned timelines (subject to confirmation)

Start date: 10/11/2018

End date: 26/11/2018

4. Work to be performed

Output 1: Develop an obstetric ultrasound course for beginners based on WHO material.

• Deliverable 1.1: Develop an ultrasound course (with content, materials, timetable, and plan)
• Deliverable 1.2: Collate/create teaching aids for distribution to the course participants.
• Deliverable 1.3: Develop assessment tools for the participants (in the form of multiple choice questions and practical assessments).
• Deliverable 1.4: Develop participation evaluation tools for the course.

Output 2: Conduct ultrasound training course with antenatal care providers.

• Deliverable 1.1: Deliver a 2 week ultrasound TOT to health care providers.
• Deliverable 1.2: Facilitate practical, hands-on ultrasound experience for health care providers.

5. Technical Supervision

The selected Consultant will work on the supervision of:

Responsible Officer: Dr Hayfa Elamin 

(email: elaminha@who.int)

Manager: Dr Sevil Huseynova, WHO Representative

(email: huseynovas@who.int)

6. Specific requirements

- Qualifications required:

• Univeristy degree in medicine.
• Postgraduate qualifications in the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology (diploma and/or fellowship trainee, etc with an accredited college).
• Training in Ultrasound

- Experience required:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology and performing obstetric ultrasounds.
• Experience in clinical education.
• Working experience in the Solomon Islands, preferably in obstetrics and gynaecology delivering antenatal care.
• Desired: global health experience.

- Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts and skills into an easy-to-understand manner.
• Demonstrated skill in performing first, second and third-trimester obstetric ultrasounds (accredited through a recognized college).
• Knowledge of basic concepts involved in ultrasound imaging modality.
• Skills in teaching, especially practical teaching.

- Language requirements:

• Written fluency in English is essential (as evidenced by tertiary study in English).
• Pidjin familiarity is desirable.

7. Competencies

• Communicating in a clear and effective way.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Practical education and teaching skills.

8. Place of assignment

• Planning of the workshop and ultrasound course will occur in the consultant’s home location (prior to contract) and Honiara – 1-7 November 2018.
• Ultrasound course - Honiara, Solomon Islands - 26 November 9 December 2018.

9. Medical clearance

10. Travel

All travel arrangements will be made and covered by the WHO – the WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO.

While on a mission under the terms of this consultancy, the consultant will receive a subsistence allowance.

Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.

Please submit the following documents to the Supply Officer (WPRO) at wproungm@who.int by 26 October 2018 at 17:30 hrs. Please use Tender Notice No. WPRO/2018-10/SLB_MCA/TN78736/bab as subject to all submissions.

Expression of interest (cover letter) that includes proposed consultancy fee (per day) and availability

WHO personal history form or CV

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.