Background

Bangladesh has made significant progress in improving maternal health indicators, yet challenges remain in ensuring equitable access to quality services, especially in addressing preventable maternal deaths and conditions such as obstetric fistula. The development of focused policy briefs on maternal health and obstetric fistula will support informed decision-making, prioritization, and resource allocation at the national level. DGHS, in collaboration with stakeholders, intends to lead this initiative with evidence-informed, multi-stakeholder consultations and dissemination. CIPRB will provide technical support and UNFPA provide overall support in policy brief development.

Objectives

1. To develop two concise, evidence-based policy briefs:
   1. One policy brief on Maternal Health (4-page)
   2. One policy brief on Obstetric Fistula (4-page)
2. To facilitate a participatory, consultative process involving national stakeholders, technical experts, and development partners.
3. To ensure alignment of the briefs with national strategies, action plans, and global commitments.

Scope of Work and Tasks

1. Inception Phase
   1. Prepare a work plan and timeline
   2. Conduct initial meetings with DGHS and partners
2. Document Review
   1. Review relevant national strategies, policies, action plans
   2. Analyze data, reports, program evaluations, global guidance documents
3. Stakeholder Engagement
   1. Identify key stakeholders for consultation
   2. Design and organize two consultative workshops
   3. Facilitate discussions and 15–20 KIIs
4. Drafting of Policy Briefs
   1. Develop annotated outlines
   2. Draft the policy briefs (each 4 pages)
   3. Incorporate feedback from stakeholders
5. Finalization and Dissemination
   1. Validation workshop for final review
   2. Finalize the policy briefs
   3. Prepare dissemination plan and support launch

Deliverables

1. August 2025: Two consultative workshops, inception report, and work plan
2. September 2025: Document review completion, stakeholder mapping, and KIIs
3. October 2025: Draft policy briefs following small workshops
4. November 2025: Revised drafts and final validation workshops
5. December 2025: Final policy briefs and dissemination meeting

Qualifications and Experience

1. Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Policy, Medicine, or related field
2. At least 10 years of experience in public health program planning, policy development, and research
3. Experience in drafting action plans, strategies, or policy briefs
4. Strong understanding of Bangladesh’s health system
5. Facilitation skills and experience with national-level consultations
6. Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Bangla

Contract Duration and Payment

1. Duration: 10 August to 31 December 2025
2. Remuneration: Negotiable and disbursed in installments linked to deliverables

Submission of Application

Application Deadline: 07 August 2025 before 5:00 PM

Submit your detailed personal CV, including relevant project experience and contact information of at least two references.

Email to: sayeed@ciprb.org