PN 21 - Ongoing Recruitment – STTA Junior National - Research / Project Associate

Overview

PN 21 - Ongoing Recruitment – STTA Junior National - Research / Project Associate

E4H Punjab TA : Institutionalisation of the Sustainable Training System and Development of Competency-Based Training Content with LMS Integration

Background and Problem Statement

The Health & Population Department (H&PD) was supported by Evidence for Health (E4H) Programme in the development of a Sustainable Training System (STS) to strengthen in-service training for health workers across Punjab. A total of 30 training modules were identified in close consultation with the H&PD based on Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with various cadres of the health workforce (LHWs, LHVs, District Managers, etc.). Of these, six prioritised training modules were developed and handed over (June 27, 2025) to PHDC for incorporation into the LMS. Provincial Health Development Centre (PHDC) and District Health Development Centres (DHDCs) provide training infrastructure, but current trainings remain fragmented, donor-driven, and not systematically institutionalised. The National Health Support Programme (NHSP) requires Punjab to meet Disbursement Linked Results (DLRs) under DLI 2 (competency-based training for PHC providers) and DLI 10 (performance management).

• Public Health Supply Chain Management
• Community Management of Acute Malnutrition
• Screening & Diagnosis of Hepatitis B&C
• Biostatistics & Epidemiology
• Blood transfusion
• Infectious Prevention & Control

A key challenge is incorporating the new competency-based framework within government structures and digitising content through a Learning Management System (LMS).

Without institutionalisation and LMS integration, gains from the Sustainable Training System risk remaining ad-hoc and unsustainable.

E4H Programme has developed the Sustainable Training System for the H&PD and a digital LMS platform is already in place housed in Health Information & Service Delivery Unit (HISDU). However, the framework has not yet been fully functional within the Health & Population Department (H&PD), and there is a critical gap in developing standardised, competency-based training content that can be integrated into the LMS. This TA addresses the root issue by embedding the Sustainable Training System within H&PD structures and developing competency-based training content for effective use of the LMS.

Goal and Objective(s)

The overall goal of this TA is to institutionalise the Sustainable Training System within the Health & Population Department and digitising content through the Learning Management System (LMS).

We will achieve this by pursuing 3 objectives :

Strategic Approach

Contributions to health systems strengthening

This TA addresses systemic gaps in workforce development by institutionalising competency-based training within H&PD structures, digitising training content, and embedding it in the LMS. It strengthens governance, standardisation, and monitoring of training across Punjab, ensuring alignment with EPHS and NHSP DLIs.

Alignment with other E4H TAs / investments

The TA builds directly on the Sustainable Training System Framework developed earlier through E4H support and complements earlier work on prioritised training needs for H&PD workforce.

Alignment with other donors

The TA aligns with World Bank–funded NHSP (DLIs 2 & 10) and complements Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) work on capacity building and digitalisation of training content for healthcare providers of H&PD.

Scope of Work and Methodology

Phased Approach (Sept 2025 – March 2026)

Phase 1 : Inception & Planning (Sept 2025)

Phase 2 : Competency-Based Content Development (Oct – Dec 2025)

Phase 5 : Consolidation & Sustainability (Mar 2026)

Sustainability : Capacity Building, Institutionalisation, and Transition Planning

Research / Project Associate (Junior National)

LOE : 126 days (subject to change)

Period : Sep 2025 – Mar 2026

Role Requirements

Support research, content documentation, logistics, validation workshops, training reports, and deliverable preparation. Maintain government consultation records.

Technical Expertise

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Management, Life Sciences, or relevant degree. Minimum 5 years’ experience in research, documentation, and training support.

Core Competencies

Research & analysis; Drafting training material; Organisation & documentation; Communication & teamwork; Data synthesis & reporting.

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