Palladium Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
Analyst (IT Interventions & Governance) For Delivery Unit at the Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department - DAFPAK PSSD
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Posted date 2nd June, 2023 Last date to apply 23rd October, 2023
Country Pakistan Locations Lahore
Category Information and Communications Technology
Type Consultant Position 1
Experience 2 years
Status Closed

Project Overview

Funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Delivering Accelerated Family Planning in Pakistan (DAFPAK) programme aims to expand access to quality family planning (FP) services in the public and private sectors. There are four components of the programme which are implemented by different consortia/partners as described below:

  • Component 1: Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) implemented by M&C Saatchi
  • Component 2(a): Private Sector Service Delivery implemented by PSI, MSI and DKT
  • Component 2(b): Public Sector Service Delivery (PSSD) implemented by Palladium and its partners
  • Component 3: Enabling Environment - Advocacy and Policy Development led by UNFPA
  • Component 4: Audits, Third Party Validation, Monitoring and Research led by Integrity

 

DAFPAK’s Public Sector Service Delivery (PSSD) component is focusing on engaging with the provincial and district-level governments to strengthen systems for FP through enhancing 1) FP coordination; 2) procurement and supply chain; 3) FP data demand and use; and 4) access to quality FP services. PSSD is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Pathfinder International. The geographic scope of DAFPAK-PSSD covers 20 districts across the three provinces of Pakistan (i.e. 10 in Sindh, 6 in Punjab, 4 in KP).

 

Assignment Background

Pakistan’s Council of Common Interests (CCI) 20230 commitments aim to strengthen the family planning (FP) systems in the country to achieve a prosperous and healthy society. Punjab province is home to more than half of the country’s population, and therefore most critical in achieving the FP2030 commitments. The Government of Punjab has successfully introduced and implemented approaches and strategies to improve FP and health systems considering the unique challenges in the world's fifth-most populous subnational entity. These included the introduction of the Independent Monitoring Units, technological innovations, and applying a Roadmap approach to healthcare delivery systems.

The Public Sector Service Delivery (PSSD) component of the FCDO-funded Delivering Accelerated Family Planning in Pakistan (DAFPAK) Programme is a technical assistance (TA) Project implemented in three provinces of Pakistan. PSSD aims to strengthen public sector FP systems and service delivery through provision of TA in critical areas of FP coordination, data systems, commodity supplies, and service delivery. The Project is designed to supply demand driven TA to public sector counterparts addressing critical gaps identified.

­Assignment Purpose:

The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) of Punjab has requested PSSD support in establishing a Delivery Unit which will lead the extension of the highly effective Roadmap approach to the FP service delivery. Data from Monitoring & Evaluation Assistants (MEAs) and the Department’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) will be used to track progress on indicators. Through inputs of the Delivery Unit and the application of the roadmap approach, the Department has identified the following areas to monitor and steer:

  • Improving service delivery and basic infrastructure of Family Health Centers (FHCs) and ~270 Family Welfare Centers (FWCs) located in the premises of P&SHD’s health establishments
  • Provision of FP services at Well Women clinics in DHQHs / THQHs
  • Leveraging staff (nurses, doctors) of high patient footfall specialties (Gynecology, Pediatrics etc.) at DHQH/THQHs for improving FP awareness
  • Improving governance through health council, Monitoring Evaluation Assistant based performance management routines and IT interventions
  • Improving FP awareness & communication strategy with general public availing services at P&SH service delivery points (BHU, RHCs, THQHs, DHQHs)  

Assignment Scope:

Analyst (IT Intervention & Governance) reports to the Associate and supports the effective implementation of the Roadmap approach. He/She will contribute to the implementation of IT interventions, establish performance management routines with key officials, and assist in developing the monitoring and evaluation framework. Analyst (IT Intervention & Governance) analyzes and assesses the performance management system, coordinates Health Councils, examines data trends for service delivery improvement, and collaborates with the supervisory Associate and Team Manager to align analysis and reporting. The detail of the assignment scope are as follows:

  • Report to the Associate and be accountable to the Team Manager, contributing to the effective implementation of the Roadmap approach.
  • Support the implementation of IT interventions to enhance data systems and monitoring capabilities.
  • Establish regular performance management routines with key officials driving the FP Roadmap at P&SHD, providing updates on progress towards the set goals, highlighting potential issues, and identifying potential risks.
  • Assist in developing M&E framework for tracking input, process, and output indicators through Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants.
  • Support the Department in training of MEAs on FP Roadmap indicators and data collection.
  • Conduct analysis and assessment of the performance management system, including reviewing MEA data, identifying gaps and areas for improvement, and providing recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of performance monitoring.
  • Support the implementation and coordination of Health Councils at various levels of the healthcare system, working closely with key stakeholders and partners to ensure their smooth functioning.
  • Supporting the Department in including FP Roadmap indicators in existing district-level performance management routines (CEO conference / MS conference).
  • Focus on data collection and reporting to support the monitoring and evaluation of service delivery performance.
  • Analyse data related to FP clients and commodities trends at healthcare facilities and provide data-driven insights for service delivery improvement.
  • Collaborate with other Associates and senior team members to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Contribute to the development of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Prepare presentation decks, data analysis, policy briefs related to FP Roadmap for meetings and briefings as and when required by Secretary, P&SHD.
  • Collaborate with the supervisory Associate and Team Manager to align analysis and reporting with overall Project objectives.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with the core team of the P&SHD working on FP Roadmap.
  • Any other task related to FP Roadmap assigned by the Secretary P&SHD

Payment Deliverable

Sr.

Deliverable

Expected dates of Delivery

Payment Ratio

1.

Monthly Progress Report entailing details of P&SH Department's FP Roadmap related activities

At the end of the month

100%

 



Assignment Timeframe

Analyst (IT Intervention & Governance is expected to complete the assignment to the satisfaction of Secretary P&SHD/ PD IRMNCH&N Programme and PSSD-DAFPAK Provincial Team Leader (PTL), within six months after the recruitment cycle is concluded.

Qualifications and Experience

BS/B.Sc. in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Management Information Systems, IT, or Public Policy and up to two years relevant experience in any well reputed national or international organisation delivering health, ideally related to health information systems and data use OR mid-level relevant experience.

Note: This position is contingent upon approval of budget from donar.

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