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Consultant - (5134)

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Job Title

Consultant

Location

Central African Republic - CF (Primary)
United States - , US

Category

Consultant

Date Needed By

8/1/2026

Scope of Work (SOW)

1. BACKGROUND TO THE ASSIGNMENT:

International Medical Corps (IMC) has launched a new project in the Central African Republic (CAR), funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) through the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The project, “Saving lives, building resilience, providing integrated maternal and newborn health and VAWG services in humanitarian settings”, is implemented in Bria and Ndele health districts.

Key activities include:

Strengthening Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) services through mobile and static clinics.
Raising awareness of pregnancy danger signs and promoting rapid referral via local leaders and associations.
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) prevention and response services management and prevention
Repairing obstetric fistulas and reintegrating survivors into society, with surgeries conducted at Bria Referral Hospital.

Currently, fistula surgeries are performed by a Ministry of Health team based in Bangui and deployed across the country. The Consultant Gynecologist/Surgeon will provide technical support and capacity building to this team, ensuring sustainable skills transfer and improved outcomes for women affected by fistula

2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The consultant will build the capacity of surgical and clinical staff from the Ministry of Health and Population in the Central African Republic on fistula repair techniques. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and skills transfer, the consultant will strengthen the ability of healthcare providers to deliver quality fistula repair services, resulting in improved patient outcomes, reduced postoperative complications, and the sustainable development of local expertise within the facility.

The consultant will deliver specialized training and mentorship to Ministry of Health surgeons and allied staff engaged in fistula repair. The role emphasizes capacity building, surgical excellence, and knowledge transfer to strengthen national fistula repair services.

3. SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Training and Mentorship

Conduct theoretical sessions on fistula etiology, diagnosis, and surgical procedures involving MoH staff (surgeons and medical staff) in Bangui capital city and Bria regional hospital
Deliver hands-on surgical training in fistula repair procedures
Provide technical support and supervision to MoH staff during live surgeries to ensure safe practice.
Provide mentorship and coaching to junior surgeons, nurses, and anesthetists.

Capacity Building

Develop standardized training materials and surgical protocols in line with the host country and international protocols.
Train MoH staff on pre-operative and post-operative care specific to fistula patients.
Introduce best practices for infection prevention and patient safety.

Knowledge Transfer

Establish a system for ongoing peer learning and skill reinforcement.
Recommend further training needs and advanced skill development pathways

4. DELIVERABLES DESCRIPTION:

Training sessions conducted

Number of theoretical sessions (dates, topics, participants)
Number of hands-‑on surgical trainings (dates, procedures, participants)

Supervision of Surgeries

Number of surgeries supervised
Type of cases and outcomes

Mentorship and Coaching

Number of junior staff mentored (surgeons, nurses, anesthetists)
Methods used (one‑-on-‑one, group coaching, bedside teaching)

Outputs (Measurable and Achievable)

Number of MoH staff trained (disaggregated by role and sex)
Number of standardized training materials/protocols developed
Number of peer learning sessions established
Infection prevention and patient safety practices introduced

Documentation (Required Attachments)

Attendance sheets (signed by participants)
Surgical supervision logs (case type, trainee involvement, outcomes)
Documentation of surgical cases performed during training.
Copies of training materials/protocols developed
Photos (if permitted) of training sessions or workshops

Recommendations and Next Steps (Timely)

Further training needs identified
Advanced skill development pathways suggested
Adjustments to protocols or training methods

Communication and Coordination

Weekly check-‑ins summary with hospital focal points
Monthly coordination meeting notes with MoH representatives

Annexes that consultant will submit

Attendance records
Supervision logs
Protocol drafts
Any additional supporting documents

DUE DATE(S)

Training dates 4^th August to 6^th August 2026, 11^th August to 13^th August

Supervision during fistula surgery dates 20^th August 31^st August 2026

15^th September to 25^th September 2026

Mentoring and coaching dates from 4^th August to 29^th September

Final report summarizing training outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.30th September 2026

4.1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT DELIVERABLES

Training dates 4th August to 6th August 2026, 11th August to 13th August
Supervision during fistula surgery dates 20th August 31st August 2026 then 15th September to 25th September 2026
Mentoring and coaching dates from 4th August to 29th September

5. FUTURE PHASES (IF ANY)

Not budgeted

6. TRANSFER OF SKILLS (IF ANY)

Establish a system for ongoing peer learning and skill reinforcement.
Recommend further training needs and advanced skill development pathways

Independent contractor (Consultant) Specifications

To perform this consultancy successfully, an individual must be able to perform each task with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications (Indicate Degree/Certificated required)	The candidate must be qualified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and surgeon A minimum of 3 years of surgical/gynecological experience in the fistula repair area.	Surgeon with significant relevant experience in Fistula repair.
Experience (Identify specific experiences that are necessary for this position. For example, experience using certain systems / method or experience in a certain sector)	The candidate must be competent to perform a wide range of fistula repairs: Simple fistula repair: Competence and confidence in managing straightforward cases.	Complex fistula repair: Ability to manage complicated fistulas, including recto-vaginal and complex vesico-vaginal fistulas
Competency List technical expertise and soft skills required. Not exceeding 7 points	The candidate must be skilled in the entire process, from patient selection and preparation to surgical treatment and meticulous post-operative care, including correctly assessing surgical outcomes. Being formally trained as a trainer and possess specific teaching and communication skills would be a key asset. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and capacity building	Beyond surgery, the role requires a philosophy of "whole person care," understanding the profound social and psychological impact of fistula on patients
Language(s)	English and French

Job Description

Not Applicable

Job Requirements

Please refer to the Scope of Work above to view this Individual Consultancy details and requirements.

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