National Individual Consultant for Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue and Strategic Facilitation 20 dayss, Maseru, Lesotho

## National Individual Consultant for Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue and Strategic Facilitation 20 dayss, Maseru, Lesotho - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF in Maseru, Lesotho National Individual Consultant for Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue and Strategic Facilitation , Maseru, Lesotho, 20 dayss Position type:Consultant Division/Equivalent:Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO) Department/Office:Maseru, Lesotho UNICEF Lesotho seeks seeks to hire an experienced, dynamic, results-driven consultant to support the Ministry of Health to conduct a high-level PHC dialogue that results in clear priorities, commitments, and a practical roadmap for strengthening PHC performance. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child,the right to Opportunity Primary Health Care (PHC) is the cornerstone of Lesotho's health system and remains central to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), reducing health inequalities, and improving population health outcomes. The PHC approach emphasizes accessible, equitable, integrated, people-centred, and community-oriented health services delivered as close as possible to where people live and work. Lesotho has adopted and continues to strengthen the PHC approach in line with national health priorities and global commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Astana Declaration on Primary Health Care, and the goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage. The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Health, has continued to prioritize PHC as the foundation of the health system and as the first point of contact between individuals, families, communities, and health services. Strengthening PHC is therefore essential for improving access to essential health services, addressing health inequities, strengthening prevention and health promotion, and building a resilient and responsive health system. The 2025/26 PHC Performance Monitoring Report provides a comprehensive assessment of PHC performance across all ten districts of Lesotho. The report draws on quantitative and qualitative evidence from routine health information systems, programme reports, supervision findings, and other available data sources. It assesses key dimensions of PHC performance, including service delivery, maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases, health system readiness, human resources, commodities, infrastructure, and the quality and use of routine health data. The findings of the report provide an important evidence base for identifying progress, persistent gaps, systemic challenges, and priority areas requiring action. However, the value of the report will ultimately depend on the extent to which its findings are translated into concrete policy decisions, commitments, and implementable actions. To conclude, the Ministry of Health with UNICEF support intends to convene a PHC High-Level Dialogue Meeting bringing together senior government officials, development and implementing partners, health-sector stakeholders, district representatives, community representatives, and other relevant stakeholders. The dialogue will provide a platform for high-level reflection on PHC performance, discussion of key challenges and opportunities, clarification of priorities, and commitments on multi sectorial actions required to strengthen PHC in Lesotho. It is against this background that UNICEF is looking for a consultant to provide technical and facilitation support before, during, and after the meeting. The consultant will support the preparation of panelists, refinement of panel questions, facilitation of the high-level dialogue, documentation of key decisions and action points, and development of a practical roadmap for implementation and follow-up How can you make a difference? Purpose of Activity/Assignment The purpose of the assignment is to provide technical and facilitation support for the successful preparation, conduct, and follow-up of the PHC High-Level Dialogue Meeting, ensuring that the findings of the 2025/26 PHC Performance Monitoring Report are effectively translated into high-level discussion, strategic commitments, and actionable priorities for strengthening PHC in Lesotho. The consultant will work closely with the UNICEF, Ministry of Health and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the dialogue is well structured, evidence-informed, participatory, and focused on decision-making and result oriented action. Objectives of the Assignment The overall objective is to support the Ministry of Health to conduct a high-level PHC dialogue that results in clear priorities, commitments, and a practical roadmap for strengthening PHC performance. The specific objectives are to: 1. Support the preparation and orientation of selected panelists for the PHC High-Level Dialogue Meeting. 2. Review the 2025/26 PHC Performance Monitoring Report and identify key findings, priority issues, and strategic messages relevant to the high-level dialogue. 3. Develop and/or refine focused, strategic, and evidence-informed questions to guide the panel discussion. 4. Support the development of a coherent structure and flow for the high-level dialogue. 5. Facilitate the PHC High-Level Dialogue Meeting using an inclusive, engaging, and results-oriented approach. 6. Ensure that discussions remain focused on the key findings of the PHC performance report and on strategic actions required to address identified gaps. 7. Document key decisions, commitments, recommendations, and action points arising from the dialogue. 8. Support the development of a practical roadmap for implementation and follow-up of agreed PHC actions, including indicative responsibilities and timelines. 9. Provide recommendations on mechanisms for monitoring progress against the agreed action points. The consultant will provide technical and facilitation support throughout the preparation, implementation, and follow-up of the PHC High-Level Dialogue Meeting. The assignment will focus on translating the findings of the 2025/26 PHC Performance Monitoring Report into meaningful high-level discussion, strategic commitments, concrete action points, and a practical roadmap for follow-up. - Review and Preparation; The consultant will review the 2025/26 PHC Performance Monitoring Report and other relevant background documents provided by the Ministry of Health to develop a clear understanding of the key findings, achievements, gaps, challenges, and priority areas requiring high-level attention. Based on this review, the consultant will identify and synthesize the key messages and strategic discussion themes that should inform the PHC High-Level Dialogue. The consultant will also review the proposed programme, agenda, panel composition, and format of the meeting and provide recommendations, where necessary, on the structure and sequencing of the dialogue to ensure that the meeting is focused, engaging, and oriented towards strategic discussion and decision-making. - Panelist Preparation; The consultant will support the Ministry of Health in preparing and orienting the identified panelists for the high-level dialogue. This will include developing concise briefing materials highlighting the relevant findings