National Consultant SRH Digital Interventions Coordinator

Hiring Office:

UNFPA Philippines CO

Purpose of consultancy:

The Philippines faces a significant challenge in reducing its maternal mortality ratio. To address this, the Department of Health (DOH) has launched its ambitious "28 for 28 by 28" initiative, aiming to establish 28 new BUCAS (Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services) centers by 2028. These BUCAS centers are strategically positioned to bridge healthcare gaps and significantly improve maternal health outcomes. UNFPA Philippines is a committed partner in this endeavor, transitioning to a financing model that leverages investments to mobilize additional resources. UNFPA has secured a $500,000 investment from the Strategic Investment Facility (SIF). This SIF funding is dedicated to supporting DOH's priority projects in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), directly enabling the establishment and effective operation of BUCAS centers. A key component of this SIF-supported technical assistance is the PuroKalusugan initiative. This includes developing mobile health services strategies (identifying relevant models and finalizing strategy mapping), converting the PuroKalusugan Manual into an interactive digital training format (developing materials, piloting training, and enhancing the manual), and deploying mobile vans to underserved areas to expand access to maternal, reproductive, and child health services while strengthening CHD's capacity in mobile healthcare solutions. 

In addition, the Philippines has been specifically selected as the country for implementing the WomenX Collective's telemedicine solution, recognizing its robust market readiness and the significant potential for impact and sustainable financing. The strong government backing for telemedicine via the UHC Act and Digital Health Roadmap, combined with existing telehealth ecosystems and DOH's substantial investments in BUCAS, creates an ideal environment for digital health expansion. 

As we prepare for the next phase, the focus on telemedicine and digital health solutions becomes even more critical, as these are common interventions woven into the SIF-funded technical assistance and other related and upcoming sexual and reproductive health (SRH) initiatives with digital health elements. Therefore, UNFPA is seeking an SRH Digital Interventions Coordinator. This role will be pivotal in providing technical expertise to synergize the digital health components of the ongoing SIF-funded PuroKalusugan technical assistance. The consultancy will maximize the combined impact of these initiatives by leveraging digital platforms to expand access to SRH and maternal health services, enhance service delivery efficiency, and ultimately strengthen the overall health system, contributing significantly to reduced maternal mortality and improved health outcomes across the Philippines.

Scope of work:

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

The SRH Digital Interventions Coordinator will support the Philippine Country Office through the following:

A.Multistakeholder Collaboration on the Mobile Health Strategy Implementation and Digital Training

1. Collaborate with DOH, LGUs, and partners to implement the Mobile Health Services Strategy / PuroKalusugan, integrating digital health and providing technical support and training for health workers.
2. Support data collection and analysis from the pilot implementation to inform future scale-up strategies.
3. Led by the implementing partner, support capacity building for BHWs through digital training, including developing and rolling out SRH and mobile health materials, and contributing to program monitoring and enhancement

B. Strategic Integration, Synergistic Planning, and Telemedicine Pre-Implementation Support 

1. Align and synergize UNFPA's SIF-funded PuroKalusugan digital health components with other relevant digital health initiatives. This includes developing a coordinated action plan to maximize resource utilization, prevent duplication, and establish integrated data collection, reporting, and monitoring mechanisms for a holistic view of digital health impact.
2. Lead pre-launch and initial implementation planning and coordination for other and upcoming digital health projects of UNFPA PHL related to SRH.
3. Identify and leverage integration opportunities for new telemedicine initiatives within existing digital health programs like BUCAS and primary healthcare, while also contributing to strategies that address market barriers to telemedicine adoption and support broader system integration.

Duration and working schedule:

September 2025 – December 31, 2025 Full-time

Place where services are to be delivered:

The consultant is expected to report at the UNFPA Country Office and SIF project sites, and to attend regular meetings at the Department of Health.

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

• Monthly Accomplishment Report to be submitted every end of each month detailing: 1) Target Deliverables; 2) Deliverables Achieved; and 3) Additional Inputs if necessary
• The monthly accomplishment report described above shall be prepared by the Digital Interventions Coordinator for SRH and reviewed and verified by the Maternal and Family Planning Analyst.

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

Supervisory arrangements: 

The post will be under the overall supervision of the Assistant Country Representative and day to day supervision of the Maternal and Family Planning Analyst.

Expected travel:

Occasional monitoring related visits to the DOH Regional Offices and SIF Project Sites

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential

Advanced degree (Masters level) in public health, health informatics, public management, or similar academic degrees.OR

A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree with 2 years of professional experience in designing and implementing projects related to digital public health interventions

Desirable: 

• Has experience managing projects related to health systems strengthening, especially maternal and reproductive health programming.
• Familiarity with the Philippine health system, including DOH policies, UHC Act, and digital health roadmap.
• Experience working with international organizations, government agencies, and diverse stakeholders, particularly with private sector engagement.
• Strong management, coordination, and communication skills.

     Required Competencies:

     Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Innovation and Digital Solutions
• Health Systems Strengthening
• Strategic Planning and Program Management
• Client Orientation and Partner Engagement
• Analytical and Problem-Solving
• Digital Health Expertise
• Maternal and Reproductive Health (SRH) Context
• Policy and Regulatory Acumen (Digital Health)
• Monitoring & Evaluation for Digital Interventions
• Training and Capacity Building (Digital Tools)

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