GHP is seeking a consultant to conduct a study examining the work of GHWP in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. The consultant will lead investigations into the benefits and impact of HP health systems and health workforce interventions under the DHSC-funded GHWP. 

This study will explore and examine the value added of the Health Partnership approach to the health systems of the three partner countries.  While the effectiveness and impact of health workforce and health system strengthening interventions have been highlighted through GHWP reports and sharing and learning events in each of the three countries, insights and results have not yet been sufficiently synthesised or documented in a way that supports advocacy, resource mobilisation and policy positioning. 

This study will review and examine existing literature and data, including published and grey literature, GHWP reports, reports from other DHSC-funded GHP projects (https://www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/our-work/grants/), and other available documentation on the benefits of the Health Partnership model (see Related Papers section). Some primary qualitative data collection and analysis may be required. 

The aim is to produce a concise report that presents the evidence of the short/medium and emergent value and impact of Health Partnerships on health systems and health workforce strengthening in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria, examining areas such as policy influencing and practice, HWF education and training, quality of service delivery, governance and leadership, health worker performance, safety, wellbeing and motivation, and HWF retention, among others. The study should also explore the extent to which HPs have embedded GHP’s Principles of Partnership (https://www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/principles-of-partnership/) and resulted in bi-directional learning and mutual benefit for all countries. 

1.       To examine the impact of HP interventions on health systems and health workforce in the three countries involved in the implementation of the GHWP.

2.       To generate and present evidence on the value and impact of the health partnership approach for health system and health workforce strengthening, drawing and building on existing GHP literature and reports, including from other relevant DHSC-funded GHP programmes  (https://www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/our-work/grants/).

Contractual Responsibilities

Reports to: The Technical Director, based in the UK, who will provide technical oversight of the study. The Consultant will be responsible for managing their workload and conducting the activities in a timely and efficient manner as set out in this document. The Consultant will agree the specific focus areas for the study with the Technical Director and GHP team.  The Consultant will also have regular reporting points with the Head of the Evidence and Impact Team and other GHP colleagues, as required.

The contract will run from August 2025 over a 4-month period. The Consultant will submit a technical proposal and budget of up to £20,000. The consultant will invoice GHP on a monthly basis. Please note that this is non-negotiable.

Key Deliverables and Dates 

·       Scope of Work and technical proposal (co-produced with GHP) 

·       Draft Report 

·       Power point presentation with preliminary findings

·       Evidence brief of key findings and recommendations

·       Preliminary findings to be ready to present in early-November as part of GHP’s webinar series

·       Final report, with executive summary submitted by 30 November 2025

·       Possible additional presentation of results at the Global Health Summit in March 2026 (TBC) 

Qualifications and Experience:

·       Postgraduate degree in Global Health, Public Health, Health Policy, International Development, or a related field.

·       Proven experience in health systems and/or health workforce research or evaluation

·       Understanding of the health partnership approach/mode, ideally involving countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, or Kenya.

·       Familiarity with the health systems in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya.  Additionally, familiarity with the Health Partnership model and the UK’s global health engagement strategies is desirable. 

Skills and Competencies:

·       Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis.

·       Ability to critically appraise and synthesise evidence from diverse sources (e.g., programme reports, academic literature, policy documents).

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing reports, policy briefs, or academic publications.

·       Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders, including policy makers, UN agencies, regulatory bodies, academic institutions, development partners, and health workers. Competence in using research tools and software (e.g., NVivo, SPSS, Excel, or data visualization platforms).

·       Ability to work independently and manage timelines for deliverables.

Desirable Attributes:

·       Experience working with or through organisations like Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET), NHS Global Health Partnerships, or UK FCDO-funded programmes.

·       Knowledge of health workforce development frameworks and global health diplomacy.

·       Understanding of diaspora engagement in health systems strengthening.