Pathfinder short-term opportunity for a BUSPH student interested in international FP/RH issues
Pathfinder has a potential short-term opportunity for a BUSPH student who is interested in international FP/RH issues and is a decent writer – synthensizer of data analyses and scientific research.
Pathfinder staff who are working on a large USAID Global IQC (Evidence 2 Action- E2A), are looking for someone to follow the prescribed scope of work by the end of August.
Desk Review
The purpose of the desk review is to conduct a comprehensive review of the available literature (grey and published reports) on (a) the process employed by the selected countries to develop and implement their action plans. In addition, the review will compare the components and indicators of USAID’s PAC model and results framework with and the elements and sub-elements of E2A’s service delivery strengthened model with each country’s Action Plan.
The desk review includes a review of progress and final country reports, country action plans, USAID PAC strategy, final report of the VFCP for PAC program, and other relevant documents/publications. The components of a strengthened FP service delivery, based on USAID’s PAC Model, results framework and indicators and E2A’s strengthened RH/FP service delivery model will be examined. The status of the PAC program with a special focus on strengthened post-abortion FP service delivery at baseline (prior to implementation of the Action Plans) and endline (conclusion of the introductory phase (March 19, 2010) will be examined to ascertain whether family planning counseling and services were offered at the same time and location as treatment of abortion complications/emergency obstetric services, what were the opportunities, barriers and challenges that were anticipated in providing strengthened post-abortion FP services and how these were addressed in the Action Plans and its implementation.
The desk review will guide the development of the discussion guides and semi-structured interview tools for the qualitative assessment. In addition, the desk review will facilitate the identification of stakeholders at the Ministry of Health, key staff directly and indirectly involved in the implementation of the action plans, heads and staff of facilities/OB-GYN units and other relevant stakeholders including country CA staff and VFCP facilitators/change management specialists. These stakeholders will be identified through various sources including desk review, CA staff in headquarters and country and MSH VFCP lead facilitator.
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to our alum Kerry Brown at kerry.brown75@gmail.com.
