National Consultant

Position: National Consultant for the Development of the Community Health Services

Supervisors (CHSS) Curriculum

Duty Station: Monrovia, and travel within the country.

Reports to: Registrar/Executive Secretary, Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery

The Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM), authorized by the Liberian Public

Health Law (Chapters 63 and 66 of Title 33), is the primary regulatory body responsible for

overseeing the education, registration, licensing, and professional conduct of all nurses and

midwives in Liberia. As part of its mandate, LBNM is committed to advancing nursing and

midwifery standards to protect public health and safety.

The mission of LBNM is to safeguard public health by ensuring that those practicing nursing and

midwifery are competent, ethical, and possess the necessary knowledge and skills as required by

Liberian law.

LBNM operates as an autonomous regulatory body, collaborating with various partners and

stakeholders across Liberia. The Board is seeking a National Consultant with expertise in

Nursing, Midwifery, or Public Health, with a particular focus on Community Health. This

consultant will work alongside an international consultant to develop the national community

health program curriculum for Community Health Services Supervisors (CHSS).

Background

The Government of Liberia is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs), including Universal Health Coverage (UHC), by collaborating with global partners. The

community health program is a crucial element of Liberia’s healthcare system, and developing a

robust curriculum is essential to its success. A well-trained workforce, particularly CHSS, is

critical in reaching communities within and beyond a 5km radius.

CHSS oversees community health workers in their assigned areas, serving as vital links between

health facilities and communities. They ensure quality health services at the grassroots level,

supervise and support community health workers, and facilitate communication betweenhealthcare providers and community members. They also implement public health initiatives that

directly impact community well-being.

Recognizing the importance of training for these practitioners, LBNM aims to institutionalize a

formal CHSS training program in training institutions across Liberia. This curriculum will equip

CHSS with the skills and knowledge needed to address the unique health challenges faced by

communities and build a resilient healthcare system capable of responding to current and

emerging health needs.

Objective

To recruit a qualified national consultant to collaborate with the international consultant in

developing a comprehensive CHSS curriculum aligned with national health priorities and best

practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Liberian health sector.

• Knowledge of the Liberian health system and community health programs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Applicants must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), or

Registered Nurse Midwife (RNM) with a current license.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in curriculum development and in the Liberian health

sector.

Scope of Work

The national consultant will collaborate with the international consultant to:

• Conduct a comprehensive situational analysis of the Liberian health system, with a focus

on the role of CHSS and the current training landscape.

• Identify key stakeholders and facilitate their involvement in the curriculum development

process.

• Provide in-depth knowledge of the Liberian context, including cultural, social, and

economic factors relevant to CHSS training.

• Support data collection and analysis, including interviews and focus group discussions

with community health workers, health facility leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Contribute to curriculum content development, ensuring alignment with national health

priorities and local context.

• Participate in the development of training materials and facilitate training workshops.• Build the capacity of local trainers in curriculum delivery and supervision.

• Support the implementation of the CHSS curriculum and monitoring and evaluation

activities.

Other Requirements

• Strong knowledge and understanding of curriculum development.

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external

stakeholders.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and demonstrate strong problem-

solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Terms of Employment

• Six (6) months

Address All Applications to:

Mrs. Dorkor Ngwayah-Mehn

Administrator

Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery

Email: nursingboardlib@gmail.com

40 Carey Street, Monrovia

Deadline for submission of applications: September 23, 2024