Earn up to 9,980/month as a WHO Consultant Facilitate Competency-Based Training for Health Workers in Refugee & Migrant Health (Band Level B – $454/day)

Are you passionate about enhancing healthcare services for refugees and migrants? The World Health Organization (WHO) is offering a consultancy opportunity to facilitate competency-based training for health workers. This role is pivotal in strengthening healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations across the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

🏥 About the World Health Organization (WHO)

The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It leads global efforts to combat health crises, develop health policies, and support countries in achieving better health outcomes. The Health and Migration Programme (HMP) within WHO focuses on addressing the health needs of refugees and migrants, ensuring equitable and culturally appropriate healthcare services.

📋 Job Summary: Consultant for Competency-Based Training

• Position Title: Consultant for Facilitate the Competency-Based Course for Health Workers

• Contract Type: External Consultant

• Duration: 45 working days

• Location: Cairo, Egypt

• Organization: EM/UHS UHC/Health Systems

• Schedule: Part-time

• Application Deadline: May 11, 2025, 11:59 PM

🎯 Purpose of the Consultancy

The consultant will prepare and facilitate a master Training of Trainers (ToT) program on competency-based courses for health workers serving refugees and migrants. The program will be piloted in Jordan and subsequently rolled out in Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, and Tunisia.

📚 Background

The WHO’s Health and Migration Programme, in collaboration with the Health Workforce Department, has developed the “Refugee and Migrant Health: Global Competency Standards for Health Workers.” These standards aim to:

• Enhance healthcare delivery for refugees and migrants.

• Ensure culturally appropriate and person-centered care.

• Adapt standards to diverse healthcare settings while maintaining core expectations.

Structured training initiatives are being advanced to provide comprehensive training and resources to healthcare workers globally. This consultancy focuses on regionalizing the curricula and facilitator’s guide through content adaptation, allowing better focus on issues pertaining to refugees and migrants in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

1. Develop Contextualized Training Content:

   • Review existing training packages from IOM and UNHCR.

   • Develop a training curriculum package based on the global facilitator’s manual.

   • Coordinate with IOM, UNHCR, and Country Offices to ensure culturally appropriate materials.

2. Facilitate Training Pilot Sessions:

   • Conduct pilot training sessions in Jordan.

   • Collect feedback from participants and organizers.

3. Prepare Comprehensive Report:

   • Document outcomes of the pilot trainings.

   • Finalize the training package in English, Arabic, and French.

🎓 Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Advanced university degree in health promotion, health systems, public health, medical degree, or international studies.

• Experience: 5 to 10 years in public health programs, health education/training, or health systems. International experience is required.

• Desirable: Experience with WHO or other international public health organizations; familiarity with WHO’s Competency Standards and migrant and refugee health.

🗣️ Language Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of English, Arabic, and French.

💼 Remuneration

• Band Level B: $320–$580 per day

✈️ Travel Requirements

• Travel will be required to facilitate training sessions and coordinate with regional partners.

✅ Why You Qualify

• Relevant Experience: Your background in public health and training aligns with the consultancy’s requirements.

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English, Arabic, and French positions you to effectively communicate across diverse regions.

• Passion for Impact: A commitment to improving healthcare for refugees and migrants demonstrates your suitability for this role.

📝 Application Tips

• Highlight Relevant Experience: Emphasize your experience in public health training and working with international organizations.

• Showcase Language Skills: Clearly state your proficiency in English, Arabic, and French.

• Demonstrate Cultural Competence: Provide examples of working in multicultural settings or with vulnerable populations.

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