Position: Consultation for the Development of the Community Health Services Supervisors
(CHSS) Curriculum
Duty Station: Monrovia, with travel in and out of Liberia
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. In alignment with its mandate, LBNM is committed to advancing the
development of nursing and midwifery to ensure the highest standards of excellence for public
health and safety.
The mission of LBNM is to protect public health by ensuring that practitioners in nursing and
midwifery are competent, ethical, and possess the necessary knowledge and skills as required by
their roles under Liberian law.
As an autonomous regulatory body, LBNM collaborates with various partners and stakeholders
across Liberia. Currently, LBNM seeks an International Consultant with expertise in nursing,
midwifery curriculum development, or public health, mainly focusing on community health. This
consultant will 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 working collaboratively with global
partners. The community health program is a cornerstone of Liberia’s healthcare system, making
the development of a robust and effective curriculum critical. A well-trained workforce,
particularly CHSS, is vital in reaching communities within and beyond a 5km radius.CHSS oversees community health workers in their assigned areas and serves as essential links
between health facilities and communities, ensuring the delivery of quality health services at the
grassroots level. As frontline leaders, they supervise and support community health workers and
facilitate communication between healthcare providers and community members. Additionally,
CHSS implements public health initiatives that directly impact population well-being.
Recognizing the need for a strong foundation for these community health practitioners, the
LBNM aims to establish a formal CHSS training program to be institutionalized in training
institutions across Liberia. This curriculum will equip CHSS with the skills and knowledge
necessary to address the unique health challenges faced by communities and contribute to
building a resilient healthcare system capable of responding to current and emerging health
needs.
Objective
To recruit a qualified international consultant to support the development of a comprehensive
CHSS curriculum aligned with national health priorities and global best practices.
Required Qualifications
Education
• Master’s degree in Nursing/Midwifery Education, Public Health, Nursing
Administration/Education, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in developing nursing, midwifery, or community health training
programs.
• Proven experience in community health, primary healthcare, and supervision.
• Experience structuring nursing or midwifery curricula.
• Experience working in developing countries.
Experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in curriculum development and training in the health
sector.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Clinical leadership, managerial, and administrative skills for effective duty execution.
• Ability to support LBNM in conducting a comprehensive desk review and situational
analysis of Liberia’s health system.
• Expertise in developing curriculum frameworks and structures.
• Ability to provide technical guidance on curriculum development, including learning
objectives, content, and methodology.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with national, regional, and international standards and best
practices.
• Experience overseeing the development of training materials and tools.• Ability to mentor and supervise the national technical working group, including the
national consultant.
• Experience leading the development of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including the Ministry
of Health, non-governmental organizations, and community health programs.
• Excellent understanding of strategic planning.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), data analysis, and
visualizations.
• Discretion in handling confidential information and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong teamwork skills.
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