PHEM Evaluation Consultant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional. Objectives of the Consultancy Overall Objective:

• To assess the impact and effectiveness of the PHEM training program and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Specific Objectives

• Assess the extent to which the training met its stated aims and learning objectives.

• Identify strengths and weaknesses of the training content, methodologies, and resources.

• Determine how the acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies contributed to disease outbreak preparedness and response.

• Appraisethe extent of knowledge and skills retention for PHEOC functionality post-training.

• Provide recommendations for improvingthe program’s design, delivery, and sustainability.

Scope of Work The consultant will:

• Develop a Protocol: Prepare a detailed evaluation protocol for CDC approval, aligned with CDC’s scientific writing checklist.

• Desk Review: Review existing PHEM training materials, participant lists, feedback forms, and previous evaluation reports. .

• Methodology Development: Design a robust evaluation methodology using both quantitative and qualitative approaches

• Data Collection: Collect and collate both primary and secondary data as related to the PHEM training.

• Data Analysis :Analyze the collated data for decision making and draw inferences.

• Reporting: Prepare a comprehensive evaluation report with findings, conclusions, and evidence-based recommendations.

• Presentation & Knowledge Products:

• Present findings to CDC and other stakeholders

• Develop a policy brief and fact sheet on PHEM.

• Draft a manuscript for publication by CDC.

Deliverables The consultant will provide:

• Inception Report: Detailing methodology, work plan, and tools.

• Protocol: Outlining key relevant sections.

• Draft Evaluation Report: Submitted for review and feedback from PHI.

• Final Evaluation Report: Incorporating feedback, with executive summary and actionable recommendations.

• Presentation: Key findings and recommendations presented to CDC.

• Knowledge Products: Policy brief, fact sheet, and manuscript for publication.

Consultant Profile Academic Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s minimum) in public health, emergency management, monitoring and evaluation, or related field.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency in data analysis software and MS Off...