Consultant services- Provision of Qualitative Research Consultancy Services M(H)IND Project (AID )

Purpose of the Consultancy:

Amref Health Africa seeks a qualified consultant (individual or firm) to provide evidence-based best practices- and guidelines-guided culturally sensitive and context-aware technical assistance and training to strengthen the capacity of selected health facilities and especially their MNS clinics to provide appropriate integrated and effective MHPSS services to SGBV survivors.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Based on the findings of the preliminary assessment conducted by Amref Health Africa at the selected facilities develop a simple training module to equip clinicians running the MNS clinics along with some selected healthcare workers from other departments within the same facility with a basic understanding of SBGV survivors care and specifically with a basic set of skills and competences to assess and provide tailored MHPSS care to patients with experience of SBGV. Such care should extend to include how to effectively refer and follow-up SGBV cases. The module must be strongly anchored on relevant national policies guidelines protocols and best practices.
2. Carry out a quick on-site assessment (½ day) at each of the 4 selected hubs: Maridi County Hospital Mundri PHCC Kapoeta Civil Hospital Tonj Civil Hospital. Use the findings of this quick on-site assessment to further customize the contents of the above-mentioned training module (point a).
3. Implement the training module (point a) at each hub for a max. period of 2 full days at each hub.
4. Debrief the hubs facility managements and jointly draft simple referral protocols for SGBV survivors care for each hub (½ day).
5. Report on the whole services rendered.

Requirements

The Consultant can be either an individual a team or an all cases the Consultant shall demonstrate or possess the following:

1. Degree in a relevant field (e.g. psychology medical or clinical sciences etc.) at least for the Lead Consultant.
2. Clear and demonstrated understanding of SGBV and mental health services psycho-social support their delivery and organization within the South Sudanese health and protection systems.
3. In-depth knowledge of the South Sudanese context vis-à-vis sexual and gender-based violence dynamics and trends.
4. Track-record of successful delivery of training of social and/or health care workers on SGBV-related topics.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work with people at all levels and with different cultural backgrounds.
6. Committed to work and meet the deadlines as agreed with Amref.
7. Proactive attitude able to work with minimal supervision and to plan work around tight deadlines.
8. Available and fit to travel to locations in Western Equatoria Eastern Equatoria Warrap states and Juba in South Sudan.
9. Excellent English communication and writing skills. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Western Equatoria Eastern Equatoria and Warrap is an advantage.

Timeframe

The consultant might be contracted to deliver services between March and mid-May 2026.

Qualifications :

Application

This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professional(s) from South Sudan. If you are interested please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae of professional(s) to be engaged in the Consultancy.
2. Technical proposal (<8 pages).
3. Financial Proposal:
   1. Clearly indicating the offered gross daily consultancy fee (in USD) for all members of the consulting team and the expected number of days of work required from each member of the consulting team.
   2. Clearly indicating the Consultants bank account details.
   3. Including transport to Maridi Mundri Kapoeta and Tonj.
   4. Excluding accommodation and transport costs within Maridi Mundri Kapoeta and Tonj.
4. Desirable: Evidence of past performance of similar work such as consultancy reports etc. (max.3)
5. Desirable: 2 references (e.g. by previous clients).

Additional Information :

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time