Evaluation of the Public Health Nursing Program
2025-07-22T12:06:08+00:00
SolidarMed Zambia LTD
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Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Healthcare
Healthcare
2025-07-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Background
Evaluation of the Public Health Nursing (PHN) Program in Zambia plays a critical role in strengthening Zambia’s health system by preparing nurses to address community health challenges, implement disease prevention strategies, and contribute to national health priorities. However, stakeholders, including nurse leaders, have raised concerns regarding the program’s effectiveness and sustainability. These concerns were raised during the most recent Nurse Leader Education Strategic Meeting held with 150 senior leaders in April 2025 where a Menti.com poll was used to gauge opinion. These concerns include:
- Lack of standardized training modules across institutions
- Inadequate number of qualified lecturers
- Low student pass rates and suboptimal learning outcomes
- New curriculum not fully aligned to WHO Public Health Nursing Standards
These issues have led to calls for a review of the program. In response, SolidarMed seeks the services of a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive evaluation to assess the current state of the PHN program, identify challenges and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to inform future decisions.
Objectives of the Evaluation
1. Assess alignment with national health policies and strategic plans
Including the Zambia National Health Strategic Plan and HRH strategies.
(Ensures the program supports national health priorities and workforce planning.)
2. Benchmark the PHN curriculum against WHO international and regional best practices
(Ensures Zambia’s program is competitive, modern, and aligned with global trends.)
3. Evaluate NMCZ data on lecturer qualifications, capacity, and workloads.
(Quality of instruction directly impacts student outcomes and standardization efforts.)
4. Identify factors contributing to poor student pass rates and learning outcomes
Including student, faculty, and institutional factors.
(Addresses urgent concerns affecting program credibility and effectiveness.)
5. Analyze current demand for and plans for funded positions for public health nursing graduates in the MOH, public and private sector recruitment plans.
6. Develop practical, evidence-based recommendations
To improve the quality, effectiveness, and sustainability of the Public Health Nursing Program.
(Purpose-driven and directly informs high-level decisions, including continuation or reform of the program)
Scope of Work
The consultant will:
Conduct a desk review of existing program documents, policies, and strategic plans.
Undertake key informant interviews and focus group discussions with stakeholders, including:
- Students, lecturers, and alumni
- Public health nursing experts, WHO, ICN, ECSACOM etc
- Training institution administrators
- Regulatory bodies and healthcare employer Ministry of Education – healthy learners
- Ministry of Mines –public health and safety
- Ministry of Local Government and Housing – local council public health departments
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including student performance statistics.
Observe selected teaching sessions and clinical placements.
Facilitate a stakeholder validation workshop.
Produce a comprehensive evaluation report and a concise policy brief.
Deliverables
The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following:
Deliverable Timeline
Week 2 – Inception Report (methodology, tools, and work plan) (2 weeks)
Week 5 – Mid-Term Progress Report (fieldwork status and initial findings) (2-3 weeks)
Week 7 – Draft Evaluation Report (preliminary analysis and recommendations) (2 weeks)
Week 8 – Stakeholder Validation Workshop (1 week)
Week 9 – Final Evaluation Report (revised based on feedback) (1 week)
Week 10 – Policy Brief (targeted at MOH and NMCZ) (1 week)
Timeline
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 10 weeks, with key milestones outlined in the table above.
Management and Oversight
The consultant will report to the SUDEN Program Manager and will receive technical and logistical support from:
Ministry of Health (MoH)
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ)
Training institutions offering the PHN program
SolidarMed / SUDEN
These partners will assist with access to stakeholders, data, and relevant institutions
Payment Schedule
The budget will be finalized in the contract. Payment will be disbursed in three tranches upon submission and approval of deliverables:
20% upon acceptance of the Inception Report
30% upon submission of the Draft Evaluation Report
50% upon approval of the Final Report and Policy Brief
Consultant Qualifications
The consultant (or team) should possess the following qualifications:
- A Master’s or PhD in Public Health, Community Based Health or Nursing, Clinical Medical Education, or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience in nursing education program evaluation, curriculum development, or public health workforce development
- Proven analytical, research, and report-writing skill
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, especially with diverse stakeholders
- Track record developing regional benchmarks for public health standards and added advantage
- Previous experience with major associations/regional blocks/academies that focus on public health teaching standards and added advantage.
- Previous experience working in the Zambian health sector an added advantage.
Conclusion
This evaluation will serve as a foundation for evidence-based decision-making on the future of Zambia’s Public Health Nursing Program. By identifying key strengths, challenges, and opportunities, the assignment will contribute to shaping a more effective, high-quality, and sustainable approach to public health nursing education and practice in Zambia.
1. Assess alignment with national health policies and strategic plans Including the Zambia National Health Strategic Plan and HRH strategies. (Ensures the program supports national health priorities and workforce planning.) 2. Benchmark the PHN curriculum against WHO international and regional best practices (Ensures Zambia’s program is competitive, modern, and aligned with global trends.) 3. Evaluate NMCZ data on lecturer qualifications, capacity, and workloads. (Quality of instruction directly impacts student outcomes and standardization efforts.) 4. Identify factors contributing to poor student pass rates and learning outcomes Including student, faculty, and institutional factors. (Addresses urgent concerns affecting program credibility and effectiveness.) 5. Analyze current demand for and plans for funded positions for public health nursing graduates in the MOH, public and private sector recruitment plans. 6. Develop practical, evidence-based recommendations To improve the quality, effectiveness, and sustainability of the Public Health Nursing Program. (Purpose-driven and directly informs high-level decisions, including continuation or reform of the program)
A Master’s or PhD in Public Health, Community Based Health or Nursing, Clinical Medical Education, or a related field At least 10 years of experience in nursing education program evaluation, curriculum development, or public health workforce development Proven analytical, research, and report-writing skill Strong communication and facilitation skills, especially with diverse stakeholders Track record developing regional benchmarks for public health standards and added advantage Previous experience with major associations/regional blocks/academies that focus on public health teaching standards and added advantage. Previous experience working in the Zambian health sector an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Evaluation of the Public Health Nursing Program
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
SolidarMed Zambia LTD
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 30 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
Evaluation of the Public Health Nursing (PHN) Program in Zambia plays a critical role in strengthening Zambia’s health system by preparing nurses to address community health challenges, implement disease prevention strategies, and contribute to national health priorities. However, stakeholders, including nurse leaders, have raised concerns regarding the program’s effectiveness and sustainability. These concerns were raised during the most recent Nurse Leader Education Strategic Meeting held with 150 senior leaders in April 2025 where a Menti.com poll was used to gauge opinion. These concerns include:
- Lack of standardized training modules across institutions
- Inadequate number of qualified lecturers
- Low student pass rates and suboptimal learning outcomes
- New curriculum not fully aligned to WHO Public Health Nursing Standards
These issues have led to calls for a review of the program. In response, SolidarMed seeks the services of a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive evaluation to assess the current state of the PHN program, identify challenges and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to inform future decisions.
Objectives of the Evaluation
1. Assess alignment with national health policies and strategic plans
Including the Zambia National Health Strategic Plan and HRH strategies.
(Ensures the program supports national health priorities and workforce planning.)
2. Benchmark the PHN curriculum against WHO international and regional best practices
(Ensures Zambia’s program is competitive, modern, and aligned with global trends.)
3. Evaluate NMCZ data on lecturer qualifications, capacity, and workloads.
(Quality of instruction directly impacts student outcomes and standardization efforts.)
4. Identify factors contributing to poor student pass rates and learning outcomes
Including student, faculty, and institutional factors.
(Addresses urgent concerns affecting program credibility and effectiveness.)
5. Analyze current demand for and plans for funded positions for public health nursing graduates in the MOH, public and private sector recruitment plans.
6. Develop practical, evidence-based recommendations
To improve the quality, effectiveness, and sustainability of the Public Health Nursing Program.
(Purpose-driven and directly informs high-level decisions, including continuation or reform of the program)
Scope of Work
The consultant will:
Conduct a desk review of existing program documents, policies, and strategic plans.
Undertake key informant interviews and focus group discussions with stakeholders, including:
- Students, lecturers, and alumni
- Public health nursing experts, WHO, ICN, ECSACOM etc
- Training institution administrators
- Regulatory bodies and healthcare employer Ministry of Education – healthy learners
- Ministry of Mines –public health and safety
- Ministry of Local Government and Housing – local council public health departments
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including student performance statistics.
Observe selected teaching sessions and clinical placements.
Facilitate a stakeholder validation workshop.
Produce a comprehensive evaluation report and a concise policy brief.
Deliverables
The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following:
Deliverable Timeline
Week 2 – Inception Report (methodology, tools, and work plan) (2 weeks)
Week 5 – Mid-Term Progress Report (fieldwork status and initial findings) (2-3 weeks)
Week 7 – Draft Evaluation Report (preliminary analysis and recommendations) (2 weeks)
Week 8 – Stakeholder Validation Workshop (1 week)
Week 9 – Final Evaluation Report (revised based on feedback) (1 week)
Week 10 – Policy Brief (targeted at MOH and NMCZ) (1 week)
Timeline
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 10 weeks, with key milestones outlined in the table above.
Management and Oversight
The consultant will report to the SUDEN Program Manager and will receive technical and logistical support from:
Ministry of Health (MoH)
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ)
Training institutions offering the PHN program
SolidarMed / SUDEN
These partners will assist with access to stakeholders, data, and relevant institutions
Payment Schedule
The budget will be finalized in the contract. Payment will be disbursed in three tranches upon submission and approval of deliverables:
20% upon acceptance of the Inception Report
30% upon submission of the Draft Evaluation Report
50% upon approval of the Final Report and Policy Brief
Consultant Qualifications
The consultant (or team) should possess the following qualifications:
- A Master’s or PhD in Public Health, Community Based Health or Nursing, Clinical Medical Education, or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience in nursing education program evaluation, curriculum development, or public health workforce development
- Proven analytical, research, and report-writing skill
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, especially with diverse stakeholders
- Track record developing regional benchmarks for public health standards and added advantage
- Previous experience with major associations/regional blocks/academies that focus on public health teaching standards and added advantage.
- Previous experience working in the Zambian health sector an added advantage.
Conclusion
This evaluation will serve as a foundation for evidence-based decision-making on the future of Zambia’s Public Health Nursing Program. By identifying key strengths, challenges, and opportunities, the assignment will contribute to shaping a more effective, high-quality, and sustainable approach to public health nursing education and practice in Zambia.
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Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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