Tropical Health and Education Trust
The consultant is required to provide event management support and communications for the Global Health Workforce Programme, including logistical support on the 6th November for an online international event, and provide event support and contribute to communications to assist with the delivery of THET’s Annual Conference 31st October – 1st November 2023.
Introduction to THET
Today, one billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives. THET has been working to change this, training health workers to build a world where everyone has access to affordable and quality healthcare. We leverage the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting health partnerships between hospitals, colleges, and clinics in the UK and in Low-and-Middle Income Countries, and we advocate with governments and other stakeholders to promote universal health coverage and tackle the global health workforce crisis. THET is an NGO in Official Relations with the World Health Organization and runs the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health.
About THET’s Global Health Workforce Programme and Annual Conference
Funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care and managed by the Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET), The Global Health Workforce Programme will develop the health workforce (HWF) in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, supporting them to build stronger, more resilient health systems for post-pandemic recovery and to make progress towards universal health coverage. Grants for UK-LMIC and cross-LMIC partnerships will be awarded to respond to national HWF priorities identified through a scoping assessment.
Each year, THET organises Annual international conferences bringing together policymakers and members of the international health partnership community. Attendees include stakeholders such as the NHS, Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), universities and hospitals involved in partnerships based in UK and overseas, and sponsors, with high level representation also from ministries of health and others. Currently, THET conferences are hosted online, with some other events in person throughout the year. This year’s conference has a universal health coverage theme.
This document serves as a Terms of Reference for the type of work the THET Consultant should expect to carry out. THET does not expect the consultant to carry out all the activities listed below. THET will work with the consultant to identify from the below what should be prioritised within the 4 days a week for 2 months, to help maximise the impact of THET’s work.
The consultant will report into THET’s Communications Manager and to the Acting Head of External Engagement and will also work with the Director of Programmes amongst other staff involved in the Global Health Workforce Programme, and the Convening and Communications Coordinator.
Workstreams
- International Forum for Global Health Workforce Programme (online)
This will include technical support for the online event scheduled for the 6th November and project management and support to ensure the delivery and smooth running of the online event – which could include supporting planning and delivery, setting up the platform, developing the agenda, invites, and post-event write-up and attendee feedback. The focus of the event will be on brokering partnerships and identifying shared themes for collaboration, bringing together all those involved with implementation of this programme, such as THET staff, local implementation partners from the 3 countries, government health representatives and health institutions.
- Communication around programme activities for the GHWP.
This will include communications aimed at stimulating interest amongst health institutions in applying to the GHWP and in attending the event. This could be via contributions to newsletter, blogs, updates etc, social media, short event report.
- THET conference (online)
The consultant will be expected to help with areas of project support here and communications. This will include the likes of writing and editing copy for the website, and for social media and for internal communications before, during and after the conference, and for helping with project support to ensure the smooth running of the conference.
Contractual Responsibilities
THET is seeking a consultant to work for 4 days a week for 2 months with a budget of £250 per day. The consultant will invoice THET monthly. Please note that this is non-negotiable and will cover all expenses.
Knowledge Skills and Experience for the Consultancy
To successfully undertake this assignment, the Consultant should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Strong project and event management experience in health/ development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with solid press/ communications background.
- Degree level education. [Global health/ development or related discipline preferred.]
- Analytical skills and demonstrable ability to think strategically, and strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven organisational and administrative skills with sound IT skills (Word and Excel)
- Flexibly and adaptability in the context of working within a small organisation and in a complex environment.
- Well organised with the ability to work independently and take the initiative.
How to apply
Candidates must submit their CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to [email protected] by 3 October 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview.