Public Health Consultant to Develop a Migrant-Friendly Handbook for Vietnamese internal migrant workers

CONSULTANCY NOTICE- EXTENSION

(Open to international candidates)

1.    Project background information

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the lead United Nations agency on Migration, delivers and promotes comprehensive, preventive, and curative migrant health programmes which are beneficial, accessible, and equitable for migrants and mobile populations. IOM Mission in Viet Nam implements migration health activities to enhance the Vietnamese government's capacity to promote and support local community responses for addressing migration health-related challenges.  

IOM Viet Nam is implementing the Project titled “Supporting the Migrant Health Working Group in promoting the health of migrants in Viet Nam.” In partnership with the Migrant Health Working Group (MHWG) established by the Minister of Health in 2021, the project aims to develop a health handbook to support internal migrant workers for access to health-related information and health-care services in Viet Nam. The handbook is expected to be utilized by Vietnamese migrant workers in the country regardless of their document status.

2.       Objective and scope of the handbook

The main objective of the handbook is to guide Vietnamese migrant workers on how to navigate and ensure healthy lives in their journey within Viet Nam’s territory, which also covers instructions during a public health crisis. The target audience who will use the handbook is Vietnamese internal migrant workers.

The consultant is required to develop the content of the handbook in consultation with Viet Nam Population Authority (VNPA) of the Ministry of Health, MHWG, and IOM Viet Nam.

The handbook will include the following sections but not limited to:

1. Health-care systems (primary, secondary, and tertiary care) and infrastructures (e.g. clinics, general hospitals, specialized hospitals etc)
2. Health insurance and its benefits
3. Social protection
4. Occupational health and safety (social insurance, unemployment insurance, housing and health)
5. Infectious diseases
6. Sexual and reproductive health
7. Maternal and child health
8. Mental health and psychosocial care
9. References and key contact information

3.       Scopes of consultancy work

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Viet Nam Chief of Mission, and direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Migration Health) and in consultation with VNPA and MHWG, a Public Health Consultant will deliver the following tasks:

1. To draft an outline for the handbook based on sections suggested by IOM Viet Nam, VNPA and MHWG;
2. To develop the content of the handbook that covers the sections above by consolidating relevant information and examples;
3. To incorporate technical feedback from IOM, VNPA and MHWG members and relevant stakeholders in Viet Nam into the content of the handbook and make the revisions if necessary.

Designing, editing, translation and finalization of the handbook will be led by VNPA and IOM Viet Nam.

4.       Methodology

The consultant should propose his/her own methodology, which may include:

• Desk review: The consultant would review relevant information from empirical studies, educational materials, and other sources.
• Feedback collection: The consultant would incorporate technical feedback into the handbook from relevant stakeholders via technical meetings and emails.
• Discussion: During the assignment, the consultant is strongly encouraged to have regular discussions with VNPA and IOM and make sure the deliverable meets the objective of the handbook.

5.       Expected deliverables and timeline

The consultant shall be paid the consultancy fee upon completion of following deliverables:

6.    Required competency and experience

• Possession of a postgraduate degree (Master or above) in public health or related fields;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Extensive experience in working with patients and/or migrants;
• Experience with writing contents of handbooks, or training materials about health or health-care services will be an advantage;
• Deep knowledge and long-term experience in health-care system in Viet Nam;
• Experience in working with Vietnamese internal migrant workers will be an advantage;
• Excellent communication and interaction skills;
• Good time management skills

7.       Languages

Required: Vietnamese and English

How to apply:

Completed applications, including cover letter, CV and copies of diplomas and certificates and proposal may be delivered to the IOM Mission Office in Hanoi at 304 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi or submitted electronically to [email protected]referring to this Consultancy Notice’s Position Title.

Applications are non-returnable and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Female consultants are encouraged to bid for this required service. Preference will be given to equally technically qualified female consultants.