The Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3 (SLiSL3) program is a 5-year Health system Strengthening project funded by the UK Government. The project is delivered by an NGO consortium experienced in supporting health systems strengthening (HSS) in Sierra Leone. The program is delivered across six districts with Concern Worldwide as the lead of the consortium.

The program aims to increase health service quality, access, and inclusivity through the utilization of evidence based and proven partner interventions as well as integration of key learnings from Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phases 1 and 2 (SLiSL1&2). The Consortium’s whole-of-system approach aligns closely with Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines, policies, and strategic objectives. 

The programme has four broad intervention areas; district support, community level interventions, health workforce development and accountability, and clinical services. The Consortium partners play an important role in providing specific expertise as well as integrated collaboration across the programme areas. Saving Lives phase 3 will use a combination of innovative pathways to sustainable and government owned quality improvement. These include; a combination of evidence-based interventions for the development of participatory and accountable services; and a suite of safeguarding and inclusivity approaches to fundamentally enhance the planning and delivery of health services in Sierra Leone.

1. Review reporting mechanisms and channels for safeguarding incidents.
2. Baseline 

• Conduct an in-depth assessment of existing safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices within the ministry.

• What policies exist already within the GoSL/ MoH – mapping
• Mapping of studies / information on the country context
• Knowledge and attitudes survey at baseline; Identifying  gaps, weaknesses, and areas for improvement related to safeguarding

• District level leadership, health workers and key national stakeholders key informant interviews.
• Community level discussion / consultation to look at concerns/ systems and understanding.

• Detailed service mapping building on previous mapping exercises and including the functionality of services.
• Recommendations for policy update additional review.
• Feedback complaints and response mechanism

• Support the finalization of the National FCRM guideline and escalation pathway to include;
• Final review and editing of the draft document.
• Review reporting mechanisms and channels for safeguarding incidents
• Lead on the validation workshop with the MOH
• Develop indicators to track the effectiveness of safeguarding measures.
• Training and awareness raising (service providers) 

• Develop and deliver training sessions for Ministry of Health staff on safeguarding principles, reporting obligations, and prevention strategies.

1. Develop training materials, which can be delivered in a stepwise approach from National Level to DHMT level and onwards to Community.
2. Include definitions of adverse event vs neglect / safeguarding
3. Initial training in safeguarding / protection etc. to include other key departments / district staff etc. (FSU, MSW etc.)

• Awareness raising (community) – message development

1. 1. Link to patients charter and the expectations within that
   2. Accessible information at district, facility and community levels

1. Detail implementation Plan
2. Safeguarding Assessment Report:

• Detailed findings from the assessment, including literature review and recommendations.
• Details of individuals trained and overview of training outcome
• Identified gaps and proposed solutions.

1. Finalized FCRM guidelines
2. Finalized service mapping
3. Training Materials and Sessions Training reports:
4. Training modules for ministry staff, DHMT and Partner Focal Points, Community etc.

• The consultant will report to the CCU Team Lead, Safeguarding coordinator and work closely with CCU MEAL and FCRM Team.

Regular meetings will be held to review progress and address any issues.

• University degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Rights, Law, Development studies, Gender studies, or related discipline. 
• Demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. 
• Substantive and demonstrable experience in safeguarding roles, preferably that includes the development of safeguarding policies in similar organizational contexts. 
• Professional certifications or training in safeguarding, child protection, or related areas.
• Familiarity with relevant legal frameworks, best standards and practices in safeguarding. 
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with team members in various locations and from multiple organizations.
• Excellent English speaking/writing/editing skills required. 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and flexibility to adapt to any subsequent changes in the terms of reference.
• Knowledge of government and Health structure of Sierra Leone preferred 
• Working relationships with relevant health and nutrition sector authorities and stakeholders preferred

Note that: Concern is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, including nationals of all countries. The above-mentioned tasks to be performed are intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be modified following discussion with the selected consultant or firm

Individuals, groups of individuals as well as consultancy firms having the requisite skills/experience are eligible to apply.

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