National Individual Consultant: Newborn Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) Integration
Organizational Context
UNFPA is the United Nations agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health, aiming for a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization's Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 focuses on accelerating the ICPD Programme of Action and achieving the SDGs by 2030. This role contributes to strengthening national supply chain data management and decision-making.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to provide crucial technical support for the development, harmonization, validation, and integration of Newborn Health commodity reporting tools into the National Health Logistics Management Information System (NHLMIS). The objective is to enhance inventory management, commodity visibility, forecasting, and quantification. By leveraging existing systems for Family Planning and maternal health logistics, this role will ensure standardized reporting tools are compatible with the NHLMIS framework. The ultimate goal is to strengthen national supply chain data management, improve decision-making for newborn health commodities, and contribute to better health outcomes.
Responsibilities
The consultant will support the development and integration of standardized newborn health logistics reporting tools within the NHLMIS. This involves conducting a desk review of existing tools, policies, and systems, and assessing newborn commodities. Stakeholder consultations will be conducted with various departments and partners to document reporting requirements and integration needs. The consultant will define standardized data elements for newborn health commodities and develop central, state, and facility-level reporting tools, requisition forms, summary templates, data collection guidelines, and indicator reference sheets. Harmonization with existing MNH and Family Planning reporting systems, ensuring compatibility with NHLMIS architecture, and developing an integration framework are key tasks. The role also includes co-facilitating validation workshops, incorporating feedback, developing training materials, and orienting stakeholders. Finally, the consultant will develop a phased implementation roadmap, recommend monitoring mechanisms, and identify resource requirements.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant experience in health supply chain management, logistics management information systems, or health information systems. Experience coordinating national programs on RMNCAEH, SRHR, maternal, newborn, or child health, family planning, or humanitarian supply chains is required. Previous work with national health information systems like NHLMIS or DHIS2, and experience in stakeholder consultations and capacity building are essential.
Skills
Proficiency in health supply chain management, logistics management information systems, and health information systems. Experience with national health information systems (e.g., NHLMIS, DHIS2). Strong stakeholder consultation, capacity building, and drafting skills. Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools. Good organizational, coordination, and time-management skills.