PHEM Evaluation Consultant at Pro-Health International

Position Overview

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. You will assess the impact and effectiveness of the PHEM training program and provide recommendations for future improvements.

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
• Appraise the extent of knowledge and skills retention for PHEOC functionality post-training
• Provide recommendations for improving the program's design, delivery, and sustainability

Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Develop a Protocol: Prepare a detailed evaluation protocol aligned with scientific writing standards
• 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 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 stakeholders, develop a policy brief and fact sheet on PHEM, and draft a manuscript for publication

Deliverables

• Inception Report detailing methodology, work plan, and tools
• Protocol outlining key relevant sections
• Draft Evaluation Report submitted for review and feedback
• Final Evaluation Report incorporating feedback, with executive summary and actionable recommendations
• Presentation of findings to stakeholders
• Policy brief and fact sheet on PHEM
• Manuscript for publication