Job Title: Scaling Up Maternal and Newborn Health

5 days ago


Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy Full time

The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy is seeking a highly skilled consultant to support the Government of Pakistan in scaling up Maternal and Newborn Health through Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS). The successful candidate will work closely with the Government to develop comprehensive provincial/regional costed implementation plans for selected provinces/regions and a five-year costed national roadmap of the IFA to MMS transition process.

Background

Maternal and newborn health and nutrition needs in Pakistan are high. The neonatal mortality rate (42 per 1,000 live births) and the prevalence of low birthweight (23% in 2018) are among the highest in the world. Rates of micronutrient deficiencies are also high in Pakistan, at least in part due to widespread and extreme food insecurity. According to the National Nutrition Survey, an estimated 14% of women of reproductive age are underweight, 43% suffer from anaemia, 22% are affected by vitamin A deficiency, and 80% from vitamin D deficiency.

Antenatal care plays a crucial role in preventing malnutrition during pregnancy and ensuring optimal birth outcomes. ANC visits are a key mechanism through which pregnant women can receive counselling, micronutrient supplementation, and support regarding nutrition recommendations. However, only 52% of pregnant women in Pakistan received a minimum of four ANC visits. Maternal supplementation programs for prevention of anaemia are often neglected and have poor program success.

In 2020, the World Health Organization updated its Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience to include the use of antenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) in rigorous research contexts. MMS are antenatal supplements that contain 13-15 micronutrients including iron and folic acid combined in one tablet. This update was based on evidence that MMS is more effective and cost-effective than IFA in improving birth outcomes, has equivalent benefits in preventing maternal anaemia, and is safe for mothers and babies.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for developing detailed responsibilities and accountabilities in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan. Current students or recent graduates in International Health or related fields are encouraged to apply.



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