National Consultant to review and develop Maternal Health Guidelines

Position details

• Vacancy number: 2604695
• Contractual arrangement: External consultant
• Contract duration: 90 days
• Organization: SE_MMR WR Office, Myanmar
• Schedule: Part-time
• Closing date: Nov 11, 2026, 1:59:00 AM

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Purpose of consultancy  

 

 The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support in reviewing, updating and developing (if required) national maternal health guidelines, standards, service delivery packages, standard operating procedures (SOPs), clinical protocols, quality assessment tools and training materials to strengthen the quality, accessibility and standardization of maternal health services across all levels of care in Myanmar.

 

 Background  

 

  Maternal mortality remains a significant public health challenge in Myanmar. While various maternal health guidelines and service delivery standards have been developed over the years, there is a need to review and harmonize existing documents based on current WHO recommendations, evidence-based practices and the evolving health system context.

To improve quality of care and ensure standardized maternal health services across different levels of care, it is planned to review and update national maternal health standards and develop a comprehensive package of maternal health guidance documents. These will define essential and comprehensive maternal healthcare packages, service delivery standards, medicines, equipment, human resource requirements, facility standards, clinical protocols and quality assessment mechanisms.

 

 Deliverables

 

To support this, the  national consultant, under overall guidance of Team Lead (Universal Health Coverage) WCO and in day to day coordination with WCO Myanmar RMNCAH Team, and the national stakeholder relavant to maternal health, is tasked to: 

A. Inception and Coordination

·        Participate in coordination meetings with WHO and relevant national stakeholders.

·        Develop an inception report including methodology, timeline and consultation approach.

·        Coordinate with relevant technical working groups and professional associations.

 

B. Review of Existing Maternal Health Documents

·        Conduct a comprehensive review of existing national maternal health package, guidelines, standards, quality assessment tools and training materials.

·        Review relevant WHO recommendations and international best practices.

·        Review existing maternal healthcare packages at different service delivery levels.

·        Identify gaps, duplication and areas requiring revision.

 

C. Development (if required) and Updating of Maternal Health Guidelines, SOPs and Clinical Protocols

Review and update national maternal health guidance on priority areas including:

·        Antenatal Care

·        Intrapartum Care

·        Postpartum Care

·        Post Abortion Care

Review and revise:

·        Maternal care package for different levels of care

·        Technical guidelines

·        SOPs

·        Clinical protocols

 

D. Review and Update Maternal Health Standards

Review and revise national maternal health standards including:

·        Service Delivery Standards

·        Medicines and Commodities

·        Equipment norms

·        Human Resource Norms

·        Facility Standards

 

E. Review and Update Maternal Health Quality Assessment Tools

·        Quality assessment standards and indicators.

·        Supervision and monitoring checklists.

 

F. Development of Maternal Health Training Package

Develop and update training materials, including:

·        PowerPoint presentations

·        Case studies.

·        Practical exercises.

·        Pre- and post-tests.

Materials should be prepared in both English and Myanmar languages where applicable.

 

  Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

 

 

Educational Qualifications

 

Essential:      University degree in Medicine from a recognized University.

Desirable:     Post-graduate degree in Public Health (or) RMNCAH related fields.

                       Additional training in maternal health, quality of care, health system strengthening

 

Experience

 

 

Essential:      At least 5 years work experience of working in Public Health Programmes.

Desirable:     : Extensive professional experience in maternal health program, EmONC, quality of care initiatives, health systems management, and capacity building including development and translation of training manuals, technical guidelines, tools and job-aids. Familiarity with Myanmar maternal health programmes and policies.

 

Skills/Knowledge

 

·        Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills

·        Outstanding organizational and planning abilities

·        Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.

 

Languages and level required

 

 

·        Excellence knowledge of English.

·        Excellence knowledge of Myanmar language.

 

 

Location

 

 The consultant will be home-based in Yangon, Myanmar with periodic travel, as required, to Nay Pyi Taw to support consultations, workshops and meetings

 

 Travel

 

The consultant will be required to travel to Naypyitaw to to support consultations, workshops and meetings. The travel arrangements will be made by WHO, and WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of the WHO.

 

 Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

 

a.       Remuneration: (NO-A) level – “USD 139 per day for 90 working days. Total remuneration is USD 12,510.”

 

a.       Living expenses: Not applicable

 

b.       Expected duration of contract:   90 working days within a period starting from 1 December 2026 to 31 May 2027.

 

 

 

Additional Information

 

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