DATA COLLECTORS REQUIRED

DATA COLLECTORS REQUIRED
LEADER IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT

TERMS OF REFERENCE
DATA COLLECTORS FOR GPRHCS SURVEY
Context

Since 2007, the Global Programme to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity Security (GPRHCS) —financed by UNFPA’s Thematic Fund for Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) —has helped UNFPA work with national governments to carry out the diverse and multi-faceted work needed to achieve Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS). The goal of GPRHCS are 1) integrate RHCS in national policies, plans and programmes through advocacy with policy makers, parliamentarians and partners in government, 2) strengthen the delivery system to ensure reliable supply and the management of logistics information 3) procure contraceptives and other essential Reproductive Health (RH) supplies and promote their use through various mechanisms such as community-based distribution 4) provide training to build skills at every-from forecasting needs, to providing quality information and services in planning, maternal health and prevention of STIs, including HIV

The RHCS programme started in Lesotho in 2008 with support for conduct of Needs Assessment which informed the development of RHCS strategy which is currently under implementation. In 2010 a Joint Letter of Intent on RHCS was signed by UNFPA and the Government of Lesotho as a formal retrospective instrument pledging support to mainstream RHCS in all appropriate health policies, programmes, plans, budgets and supply systems. The Government recognises RHCS as the ability of all individuals to obtain and use affordable, quality reproductive health commodities of their choice whenever they need them.

From 2010 to 2012 UNFPA, the Global Programme to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity Security (GPRHCS), has supported the conduct of an annual survey on the availability and stock-out of contraceptives and maternal health medicines in 12 GPRHCS Stream 1 countries. The stream 2 countries (including Lesotho) were exempt from conducting the survey. Under phase 2 which started in 2013 all 46 GPRHCS funded countries (including Lesotho) are expected to conduct the SDP survey. Starting 2013, the survey was expanded in two fronts; a) to focus on availability of three modern contraceptive methods at primary service delivery points, and five modern contraceptive methods at both secondary and tertiary service delivery points; , and b) to include other key issues especially for family planning service delivery.

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the SDP Survey is to assess the following three GPRHCS Monitoring and Evaluation framework Outcome indicators :
To assess the availability of contraceptives and lifesaving maternal health drugs. These indicators are:
I. Number of Service Delivery Points (SDPs) offering at least three modern methods of contraceptives;
II. Number of Service Delivery Points (SDPs) offering at least 3-5 life-saving maternal /RH medicines
III. Number of Service Delivery Points with ‘no stock outs’ of contraceptives within last 6 months;
The specific objectives are to:
Examine the modern contraceptives offered by the facilities;
Establish the reasons why three modern methods of contraceptives are not provided in some facilities;
Establish the availability of maternal RH medicines bringing out the national and district dimensions;
Capture the key essence of the indicator (availability of the 5 medicines) in the various types/categories of SDPs in the country;
Establish the incidence of ‘no stock out’ of modern contraceptives

Data collection tools and techniques
Data collection tools are standard tools that have been used in many countries worldwide. These Data collection tools are developed by UNFPA headquarters and adapted by UNFPA Country Offices and the Ministries of Health to the country context. Survey tools including reporting template, questionnaire and sampling methodologies are available at UNFPA Country Office.
Data Collector and Supervisor Training
Training of data collectors and supervisors will include an overview of the survey objectives, background information on RHCS, standard interviewer techniques and etiquette, a detailed understanding on how to fill the data collection questionnaire to be completed, and classroom practice. Appropriate venue for the training will be communicated in advance to the participants.
The training for data collectors will take three days. Supervisors and data collectors will be trained together for the most part, but a special training session will be dedicated to the supervisors
Data Collection and Organization of Field Work
Field work (data collection) will take least 10 working days. By beginning with the districts with the greatest concentration of facilities, all districts should have complete data collection at about the same time.
Supervision of the data collection will be conducted by staff of MOH, RHCS CCP Technical Working Group, UNFPA Country Office and the contracted consultants
Data collector tasks
The data collectors have to complete the data collection instruments as accurately as possible by asking questions to appropriate respondents, observing equipment and other items, reviewing records, registers and logbooks, and interviewing clinical staff about their knowledge and training.

The data collectors should be familiar with clinical settings and have a good understanding of Supply Chain Management Systems and RH services. Previous data collection experience would be extremely beneficial. Also, strong English language skills are required.
Duration of data collection
• Data collection will take at least 10 working days
Profile of a Data Collector required:
• Health Related Qualification (Unemployed health professionals)
• Experience in data collection will be an added advantage
• Experience with Lesotho health care system
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English required
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player
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Note
Applicants with health related qualifications who have already applied should not re-submit their Curriculum Vitae

Remuneration

The data collectors will be provided with a provided with salary and Daily Substance Allowance (DSA) as per UNFPA rule and regulations

How to Apply :

Applications that include up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and contact details of two referees should be submitted to UNFPA Office in Maseru, UN House, 13 United Nations Road or alternatively posted to UNFPA P.O. Box 301 Maseru 100 by end of business on 7th November 2014.

Only successful candidates will be conducted