Mpox and Cervical Cancer Consultancy Services Needed

Consultancy One: 

CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT COMMUNITY-LED HEALTH ACTION FOR MPOX PREVENTION, INCLUSION, OUTREACH AND NETWORK STRENGTHENING (CHAMPIONS) IN KAMPALA, WAKISO AND MUKONO UGANDA.

About Alliance of Women Advocating for Change (AWAC)

The Alliance of Women Advocating for Change (AWAC) Uganda is a feminist umbrella network of grassroot Female Sex Worker (FSW) led organizations. With the mission: To build a resilient Female Sex Workers’ (FSW) movement that advocates for equitable and sustainable Universal Healthcare, and Promotion of Human Rights and Social Economic Justice in Uganda  through our secretariat office in Kampala and Regional offices in Kyotera and Hoima AWAC works to amplify and spotlight the voices and work for FSWs with multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities operating in hard to reach, rural and peri-urban settings.

Scope of the consultancy

The consultant will work to enhance community awareness, knowledge and accurate information on monkey pox (Mpox) prevention, transmission, symptoms, care and available support services to at-risk populations and among vulnerable groups especially sex workers, track drivers and boda boda riders in Uganda. Furthermore, their mandate will be to promote understanding of Mpox and reduce stigma surrounding people affected by Mpox, focusing on vulnerable populations such as female sex workers, truck drivers and Boda Boda riders in most affected districts namely; Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono.

In addition they will document experiences and stories through a rapid assessment from communities affected by Mpox, to inform tailored interventions and health advocacy for UNDP, MoH and other key stakeholders.

In collaboration with other institutions, the consultant will contribute to strengthening community-based reporting and referral system for suspected Mpox cases among female sex workers, track drivers and boda boda riders in collaboration with local health facilities.

Technical Expertise Required

1. Advanced university Masters in Public Health, Human Rights, Development Studies, Management Studies, Organisational Development and/or International Development.
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Communities especially marginalised key populations communities.
3. Demonstratable substantial knowledge of current Human Rights issues and familiarity with Program Monitoring and Evaluation methodologies.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple individuals and groups.
5. Excellent communication, facilitation, synthesis and organisational skillsparticularly health education communication
6. At least a 4 years’ Experience in infectious disease prevention and control, and health literacy.

Duration

The expected timeframe for the project is 15 non-consecutive working days within Nov-15^th Dec of 2024.

Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates are to submit their Resume/CV and Cover letter to awacrecruitment@gmail.com no later than 25 November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Consultancy Two:

CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT ON ACCESS TO AND UPTAKE OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING SERVICES AMONG WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV WLHIV, YOUNG WOMEN AND FEMALE SEX WORKERS WITH HIV, AND HPV VACCINATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF FSW AND PLHIV AMONG GIRLS 9-14 YEARS IN SEVEN DISTRICTS OF UGANDA

Scope of the consultancy

• Conduct an assessment of gaps, challenges, and issues related to suboptimal access to, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among WLHIV, FSWs with HIV and AGYW who engage in early sexual debut.
• Assess gaps and challenges in the uptake of HPV vaccination for girls aged 9-14 years in the same population.
• Identify barriers to screening and vaccination, including stigma, socio-economic constraints, and legal frameworks.
• Explore knowledge and awareness about cervical cancer and HPV vaccination.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings for assessment tool development and validation of findings.

Technical Expertise Required

1. Medical Doctor with· background in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including cervical cancer prevention, treatment and service delivery
2. Advanced university Masters in Public Health, Human Rights, Development Studies, Management Studies, Organisational Development and/or International Development
3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Communities especially marginalised key populations communities.
4. Substantial knowledge of current Human Rights issues and familiarity with Program Monitoring and Evaluation methodologies
5. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple individuals and groups.
6. Excellent communication, facilitation, synthesis and organisational skillsparticularly health education communication
7. Excellent writing and analytical skills, attention to detail.

Duration

The expected timeframe for the project is 15 non-consecutive working days within November 30th -15th December of 2024. The assessment will be conducted across seven districts (Hoima, Masindi, Kamuli, Namayingo, Mayuge, Busia, and Bugiri) and involve WLHIV, FSWs with HIV, AGYW who engage in early sexual debut and caregivers of eligible girls.

Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates are to submit their Resume/CV and Cover letter to awacrecruitment@gmail.com no later than 25 November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.