Health in Detention Consultant

SCOPE OF WORK

• Support to Policy Review and Revision
• Coordinate with detention stakeholders to conduct policy audit and provide recommendations in policy revision.
• Advises on the drafting of operational guidelines linked to national policy for health in detention.
• Undertake other Health in Detention tasks related to policy review and revision as discussed with the Health Program Responsible and Detention Doctor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policy analysis and recommendation for three (3) institutional policies.
• Draft, revision, and final copy of two (2) Policies.
• Draft operational guidelines linked to draft national policy.

REQUIRED PROFILE

• At least 7 years’ experience in the Health Sciences/ Public Health/ Health Policy and other relevant areas. Relevant ongoing doctorate degree is an asset.
• Background in Health in Detention key issues. Familiarity to Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Health Service and the detention system.
• Relevant experience in health policy review and writing. Experience in writing service delivery and operations manuals an asset.
• Above average computer skills in MS Office.
• Very good command of spoken and written English and Tagalog
• Excellent interpersonal skills, contributes to effective working relationships.
• Demonstrates professional competence and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
• Display cultural, gender, religious, and age sensitivity and adaptability.