Overview
Support UNICEF PCO workstream on the PhilHealth SAM OTC package Rollout and ITC package development, and PIMAM Simplified Approaches Operations Research (SA-OR) implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support UNICEF PCO workstream on the PhilHealth SAM OTC package Rollout and ITC package development.
- Provide coordination and technical support to PhilHealth/DOH/ institutional contractors.
- Monitor the updating of accreditation database and status.
- Provide knowledge management and learning exchange support.
- Support integration of PIMAM Data into HOMIS.
- Support the remainder of the implementation, closure, and knowledge management of the PIMAM Simplified Approaches Operations Research (SA-OR).
- Support Family MUAC SA-OR implementation and project closure.
- Support the CHW-led SA-OR implementation and post-discharge monitoring.
- Support design and rollout of PIMAM capacity-building activities.
- Support PIMAM Capacity Building to facilitate PhilHealth SAM package accreditation.
- Consolidate all PIMAM capacity building data quarterly.
- Support finalization of the updated PIMAM MOP.
- Coordinate with and provide technical support to DOH-DPCB to include PIMAM in IMCI Training Package.
- Support strengthening of PIMAM Supply Chain and Logistics.
- Produce quarterly analytical updates on accreditation progress, admissions trends, and service utilization.
- Support alignment of PIMAM reporting with national health information systems and PhilHealth claims data.
- Identify data gaps and recommend improvements.
- Support evidence use in decision-making.
- Coordinate with institutional contractors and government agencies.
- Support donor missions, reporting requirements, and strategic engagement.
- Ensure equity-focused prioritization of high-burden and vulnerable areas.
- Perform other related tasks necessary to advance CNF wasting commitments.
- Conduct desk review of available documents.
- Develop a repository of all PIMAM related documents and knowledge products.
- Conduct scoping/field visits as needed.
- Draft an Inception report.
Required Experience
- Technical Expertise in Wasting and PIMAM
- Strong technical knowledge of wasting prevention and treatment, including PIMAM/CMAM protocols (OTC and ITC), or other closely related technical expertise in nutrition or child health programmes.
- Familiarity with WHO guidelines on wasting management and their application in country contexts.
- Understanding of Simplified Approaches (e.g., Family MUAC, CHW-led models) and their programmatic implications.
- Knowledge of nutrition supply chain systems, including therapeutic commodities (RUTF, F75, F100) or similar public health commodity supply chains.
- Programme Management & Systems Strengthening
- Proven experience in managing or supporting large-scale public health or nutrition programmes, at the national or subnational levels, or equivalent large-scale programme experience.
- Demonstrated ability to support multi-component systems strengthening (service delivery, workforce, data, supply chain, financing), aligned with CNF priorities.
- Strong experience in stakeholder coordination with government and partners; familiarity with DOH, PhilHealth, NNC, LGUs is an advantage.
- Ability to translate technical guidance into operational plans and implementation support.
- Philippine Health System and Financing Context
- Familiarity with the Philippine health system, including DOH structures, LGU implementation, or similar decentralized health systems.
- Understanding of PhilHealth processes, including accreditation, claims, and provider payment mechanisms, is an advantage.
- Knowledge of UHC reforms and Special Health Fund arrangements is desirable.
- Data, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management
- Strong skills in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization (e.g., dashboards, performance tracking).
- Experience in monitoring programme implementation and results, including use of routine health information systems.
- Ability to produce high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, and donor-facing outputs.
- Experience in knowledge management, including documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
- Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
- Demonstrated experience in designing and supporting training, mentoring, and supportive supervision.
- Ability to provide hands-on technical assistance to national and subnational stakeholders.
- Candidates with relevant and transferable experience from similar contexts are encouraged to apply, and country-specific knowledge may be acquired on the job.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.
- A first university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field combined with additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
