Deliverables include conducting a landscaping and situational analysis and gap and bottlenecking assessment translating into recommendations for corrective actions.
Provide a detailed workplan (and questionnaire) and perform a Desk Review initially.
Map communities, facilities, blood banking/storage facilities, ambulance/transport services serving the catchment areas pertaining to the intervention facilities.
Map current referral pathways at community, primary health care facilities, secondary care facilities, and tertiary care hospitals serving the districts.
Recognize and review existing early warning systems and decision trees at all initiating levels, referral tools, registers, M&E, feedback, and follow-up mechanisms, coordination, communication, and documentation.
Identify bottlenecks and gaps in referral pathways and document recommendations after discussions with stakeholders.
Final report comprising all findings and recommendations.

An MBBS, MPH, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field is required.
5–10 years of work experience within the district healthcare system at the facility level, particularly in the MNCH space.
Understanding and/or experience in managing blood transfusion and blood banking services will be an advantage.
Prior experience in similar work will be preferred, including experience in report writing and/or published reports.
Experience working with INGOs, UN agencies, or other international partner organizations will be an added advantage.
Research and learning skills, data analytics and computer skills are essentially required to manage, interpret and show data in graphical form (charts, tables, trends etc).
Strong English writing skills are required.

Consultant – Healthcare Referral System

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