National Consultancy for Development of National Strategic Plan for Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health in Myanmar, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only) Individual Consultant National Position

National Consultancy for Development of National Strategic Plan for Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health in Myanmar, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only)

Job no: 592099

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw

Level: Consultancy

Location: Myanmar

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

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Support the International Consultant in developing the SRMNCAH-N NSP 2026–2030 and related action plans by providing national data, coordination, facilitation, drafting support in close collaboration with UNICEF, and Child Health Division, MoH and also need to support integration of Adolescent Health and Nutrition in coordination with concerned focals, MOH.

Scope of Work: 

National consultant for the Development of National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition in Myanmar under this assignment will assist the international consultant (technical experts) and primarily focus on newborn, child health (NCH), adolescent health (AH) and Nutrition. National consultant NCH will also need to closely work with the other national consultant who will primarily focus on MRH.

Below is overview of indicative workplan assignment/tasks:

Support desk review and situational analysis in coordination with the international consultant

Facilitate national and subnational stakeholder engagement activities

Provide national inputs for drafting NCH & AH strategic framework (2026-2030)

Support drafting of NCH & AH action plans (2-years action plan but yet tbc.

Assist in validation workshops and finalization of SRMNCAH NSP deliverables

Background:  Myanmar continues to experience significant newborn and child health challenges, with mortality rates remaining high. The neonatal mortality rate (NMR) stands at approximately 21 per 1,000 live births, and the under‑five mortality rate (U5MR) at 39 per 1,000 live births as of 2023. Service disruptions since covid-19 have impeded progress in newborn survival, with preterm complications and intrapartum‑related events remaining among leading causes.

Low institutional delivery coverage and wide disparities in access to quality newborn care, including neonatal resuscitation, Kangaroo Mother Care, and management of small and sick newborns, continue to hinder improvements.

As the SRMNCAH NSP 2021–2025 has expired, Myanmar requires a new SRMNCAHN Strategic Plan (2026–2030) aligned with national priorities, the SDGs, updated global and regional guidance (e.g., ENAP, IMNCI, Adolescent Responsive Health System Initiative, WHO/SEARO SRH Framework), and the realities of a fragile health system.

Duty Station:

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.  The duty station will be Nay Pyi Taw and consultant will be based there. During the assignment period, the consultant might need to travel to Yangon 3-4 times with short stay of 2-3 overnights; therefore related cost of these to be all included in the fees proposal. 

Duration of Contract:

5 months

Description of Assignment:

Tasks 1:

Collaborate with international consultants MoH-Child Health Division, UNICEF, WHO prepare inception report

Deliverables 1:

Inception Report (methodology, workplan, consultation schedule)

Timeline: 1 week of May 2026

Tasks 2:

Conduct a comprehensive desk review and analysis to inform the NCH and AH components of the SRMNCAH Strategic plan (2026-2030)

Review policies, SRMNCAH NSP 2021–2025, programme documents, surveys, and assessments relevant to newborn, child  adolescent health and Nutrition

Analyse updated NCH and AH data (NMR, U5MR, adolescent fertility rate, immunization, pneumonia/diarrhoea treatment, nutrition indicators, facility readiness, referral systems.

Map existing NCH interventions, gaps, bottlenecks, inequities, and conflict‑related service disruptions

Produce an NCH and AH situational analysis summary for strategic planning inputs

Deliverables 2:

Completion of Desk Review & Situational Analysis Report

Timeline: Mid-May 2026

Tasks 3:

Assist facilitation of structured stakeholder engagement to gather insights and recommendations for the NCH and AH strategic priorities

Conduct consultations with MOH (DoPH, CHD Division, Adolescent Health Programme and concerned divisions), WHO RMNCAH Team, UN partners, INGOs, LNGOs, professional societies, and subnational stakeholders (states and regional health departments) (virtual or in‑person where possible).

Document stakeholder inputs on priority NCH and AH issues, service delivery barriers, opportunities, and cross‑cutting considerations (equity, gender, rights, humanitarian constraints).

Consolidate findings to guide formulation of NCH and AH strategic priorities and interventions.

Deliverables 3:

Completion of Stakeholder Consultations Summary Report (MOH, WHO, partners, sub-national actors).

Timeline: End May 2026.

Tasks 4:

Assist in developing the NCH and AH strategic framework, including priorities, indicators, and operational guidance for 2026-2030.

Draft NCH and AH strategic priorities under SRMNCAH umbrella, aligned with WHO/SEARO SRH Framework (2025–2030), Global RMNCAH guidance, Myanmar health system realities and service readiness and Myanmar SRHR policy

Propose monitoring indicators for NCH and AH

Identify capacity building needs for newborn and child health care

Together with consultant for MRH Component of the Plan, prepare a draft SRMNCAH Strategic Plan with NCH and AH chapter, and share with WHO/UNICEF and MOH for review

Deliverables 4:

Submission of Draft NCH and AH Strategic Priorities & Results Framework for SRMNCAH Strategic plan 2026-2030

Timeline: Mid-July 2026

Tasks 5:

Assist the development of the NCH and AH action plans based on the SRMNCAHN strategic framework

Draft the NCH and AH action plans for next two years based on the SRMNCAHN strategic framework

Finalize the NCH and AH action plans with the consultation of MRH unit, MOH and the related UN agencies and partners

Deliverables 5:

Submission of Draft NCH and AH Action Plan

Timeline: Mid-August 2026

Tasks 6:

Support to validate and finalize the NCH and AH components of the SRMNCAH strategic plan 2026-2030

Support the organization and facilitation of a national validation/finalization workshop with MOH and key stakeholders

Incorporate feedback from WHO, MOH, partners, and technological groups

Produce the final NCH and AH sections for inclusion in the full SRMNCAH strategic plan 2026-2030

Together with international consultants and national consultant for MRH Component of the Plan, finalize the SRMNCAH Strategic Framework/Plan for Myanmar and submit clean, edited, ready‑to‑publish document content to UNICEF

Deliverables 6:

Submission of Final SRMNCAH Strategic Plan including NCH and AH sections, and support to national validation processes; final edited, layout ready content

Timeline: Mid-September 2026

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  

Education 

Masters degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Policy, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 7 years’ experience in public health preferably in RMNCAH programme implementation

Experience in program management at national level

Expertise in data management, analysis and reporting preferably at national scale

Experience of liaising/consultation with stakeholders and partners to achieve results

Working experience with MoH &/or UN agencies at national level

Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills

Fluency in English

  Please ensure to complete and attach the following “Expression of Interest” form in your applications:     Final 31032026 Expression of Interest (EOI)- RMNCAH NSP national consultant.doc

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Work Mode: Remote, Hybrid

Advertised: 02 Apr 2026 Myanmar Standard Time
Deadline: 09 Apr 2026 Myanmar Standard Time

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