Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), through Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division (MOPDD), seeks to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers to deliver high-quality malaria diagnosis and treatment services. Updated training manuals are required to reflect Rwanda Malaria Strategic Plan(NSP) 2027–2030, national malaria treatment guidelines, and Rwanda Multiple First-Line Therapy (MFT). The training manuals will support continuous professional development by promoting self-directed learning, facilitating structured knowledge and skills sharing, and ensuring standardized training for health workers across all levels of the health system
Objective
Overall objective is to develop and standardize malaria training manuals in line with current national malaria policies and guidelines to enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies of healthcare workers in delivering high-quality malaria diagnosis and treatment services across all levels of the health system.
ResponsibilitiesOver a period of 45 working days, the consultant shall:
- Conduct a rapid desk review of national malaria policies, relevant program documentation and consult with key stakeholders including Ministry of Health, RBC/Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division, and implementing partners,
- Align training manual content with current Rwanda Malaria Strategic Plan 2027–2030 and Integrated Malaria Control Guidelines
- Integrate Rwanda's Multiple First-Line Therapy (MFT) strategy into all relevant training modules.
- Prepare facilitator guides and participant workbooks and ensure compatibility with the national Learning Management System (LMS).
- Develop competency-based assessment tools, including pre-tests, post-tests, clinical skills checklists, and case studies.
- Ensure training modules and content are designed to different targeted groups including Kinyarwanda content for CHWs, English and French languages for facility level providers
- Ensure Validation of the training manuals through stakeholder consultation
Expected Deliverables
The consultant will deliver a comprehensive, validated, and standardized malaria training package aligned with Rwanda Malaria Strategic Plan (NSP) 2027–2030, Integrated Malaria Control Guidelines, and Multiple First-Line Therapy (MFT) strategy. These include:
Management and Reporting:
The consultant will be contracted by Jhpiego Rwanda and will report directly to the Jhpiego RISE Malaria Director, with oversight and technical input from Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division.
Required Qualifications- Postgraduate degree in Medicine, Public Health, Medical Education, Infectious Diseases, or related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in malaria case management, health worker training, or curriculum development.
- Demonstrated experience in developing training materials and e-learning courses.
- Strong knowledge of Rwanda's malaria program policy , and WHO malaria guidelines.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle).
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and technical writing skills.
Application submission deadline: August 16th, 2026
Note: interested consultant shall sign, compile and submit the following as a single document:
- A detailed CV outlining relevant experience
- A cover letter expressing interest and availability
- A technical proposal with details
- A financial proposal in Rwandan Francs (RWF), clearly indicating the consultant’s proposed daily rate and the total professional fees for the entire assignment.
Submission of all the above-required documents is mandatory. Failure to provide any of the required documents will result in disqualification. For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org.
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Skills Required
- Postgraduate degree in Medicine, Public Health, Medical Education, Infectious Diseases, or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience in malaria case management, healthcare worker training, or curriculum development
- Demonstrated experience developing training materials and e-learning courses
- Strong knowledge of Rwanda's malaria program policies and WHO malaria guidelines
- Experience with Learning Management Systems, such as Moodle
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and technical writing skills
What We Do
Jhpiego is a Johns Hopkins University affiliate and global health organization founded in 1973. It works with governments, communities, health workers, and partners in more than 30 countries to improve access to lifesaving care. Beginning with women’s health, Jhpiego addresses maternal and newborn health, infectious and noncommunicable diseases, provider education, and health-systems strengthening through practical, innovative solutions designed to save lives and improve futures.
