Consultancy: Development of Post-Abortion Care (PAC) Guideline, Training Package, and Service Register International Planned Parenthood Federation IPPF
Supervisor:
The consultant will report to the Ipas WISH technical lead, SFPA WISH project Manager and Director of Reproductive and Maternal Health, FMoH, and work closely with the PAC Technical Working Group
Duty Station:
Sudan
Duration:
45 working days over a 2-month period
Closing Date:
17 July 2026
Background:
Post-Abortion Care (PAC) remains a critical component of reproductive health services in Sudan, where maternal mortalityremains high due to preventable causes, including complications from unsafe abortion and limited access to timely, qualityreproductive health services.
The ongoing humanitarian crisis, characterized by conflict, population displacement, and disruption of health services,has further strained an already fragile health system. Many health facilities are either non-functional or operating atreduced capacity, limiting access to essential reproductive health services, including PAC. Women and girls in affected andhard-to-reach areas face increased barriers to care, heightening the risk of morbidity and mortality from unsafe abortion-related complications.
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), in collaboration with partners, is committed to strengthening the quality,consistency, and availability of PAC services across all levels of the
health system. To support this effort, the Ministry plans to develop an evidence-based PAC Guideline, a
standardized Training Package, and a PAC Service Register. These tools will facilitate improved service delivery, ensurestandardized clinical practices, enhance data collection and reporting, and support continuous quality improvement, evenwithin the constraints of a humanitarian setting.
Purpose of the Assignment
To lead the development of comprehensive, context-appropriate, and evidence-based tools
including a Post-Abortion Care (PAC) Guideline, Training Curriculum, Supportive Supervision Checklist, CompetencyAssessment Tools, and Data Collection Register, to guide the delivery, training, and monitoring of high-quality, rights-based, and integrated PAC services in Sudan,
including in humanitarian and fragile settings.
Duties and responsibilities:
Specific Objectives
Review existing PAC-related policies, guidelines, and training materials in Sudan and globally to identify gaps,duplication, and best practices.
Align the PAC Guideline with the WHO 2023 recommendations and other relevant international standards, ensuring applicability within Sudan’s health system and humanitarian context.
Develop a competency-based PAC Training Curriculum for healthcare providers to ensure standardized, quality, andrights-based service delivery across all levels of care.
Develop standardized tools, including a PAC Service Register, supportive supervision checklist, andcompetency assessment tools, to support accurate data collection, routine monitoring, performance assessment,and continuous quality improvement.
Expected Outcomes
Draft PAC guideline, training curriculum, supervision checklist, competency assessment tools, and PAC registerdeveloped and aligned with WHO (2023) and Sudan context.
Comprehensive, standardized package of PAC tools produced, ensuring consistency across clinical guidance,training, supervision, and data collection.
All deliverables are submitted in high-quality draft format, incorporating initial technical inputs from Ipas and key stakeholders.
Scope of Work (SoW) for Consultant: Development of Post-Abortion Care (PAC) Guideline, Training Package, and Service Register
Deliverable
Description
Inception Report
Detailed workplan, methodology, and timeline for the
assignment, and Document lay out
Post-Abortion Care (PAC) Guideline
Evidence-based guideline aligned with WHO (2023); adapted to Sudan’s context; includes clinical standards, protocols,
referral pathways, and rights-based care.
PAC Training Curriculum
Competency-based curriculum for provider cadres; includes
facilitator guide, participant manual, and training materials; uses adult learning approaches.
Supportive Supervision
Checklist
Standard tool for supervision and mentorship; covers quality
of care, infection prevention, and client-centered services.
Competency Assessment
Tools
Tools to assess provider knowledge and skills (pre/post-tests,
checklists) include certification criteria.
PAC Service Register (Data
Collection Tool)
Standard facility register aligned with HMIS; captures keyPAC
service indicators.
Validation Workshop
Facilitate technical validation of the PAC Guideline, training
package, supportive supervision checklist, competency assessment tools, and PAC service register with FMoH, SFPA,Ipas, the PAC Technical Working Group, and relevant stakeholders. Document key inputs, consensus points, and
required revisions for incorporation into the final package.
Deliverables, Timelines
Deliverable
Description
LOE
Timeline
Inception Report
Detailed workplan, methodology, timeline, and desk review summary of existing PAC materials in Sudan
Draft PACGuideline
Evidence-based PAC Guideline aligned with WHO 2023 recommendations and adapted to Sudan’s context
Draft PAC
training Package – Facilitator and participant
Manual
Competency-based curriculum including facilitator guide, participant manual.
Development of
tools –
Competency Checklist,
Support
supervision
Checklist and PAC register
Standardized supervision and mentorship
tools with quality-of-care and client-centredcare indicators
Pre/posttests, skills checklists, for healthcare providers.
Standardized facility-level registers aligned
with national HMIS, including key PAC indicators and data use guidance
Validation Workshop
Facilitate technical validation of the PAC
Guideline, training package, supervision checklist, competency assessment tools, and PAC service register with FMoH, SFPA, Ipas, PAC Technical Working Group, and relevant stakeholders. Document key inputs,consensus points, and required revisions for
incorporation into the final package.
Incorporating Reviewers
Feedback in all the documents and final
submission of the final draft
package
Harmonized package of all draft tools submitted for to FMoH, Ipas, SFPA in readiness for Validation
Duration
The consultancy is expected to run for 45 working days over a 2-month period with key milestones agreed upon during inception period.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Advanced degrees in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or Reproductive Health.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in SRHR, PAC/CAC, or maternal health programs.
Proven experience in clinical guideline development, training curriculum design,
Excellent communication, facilitation, and technical writing skills in English (knowledge of Somali language is anadvantage).
Application Process
Interested consultants should submit:
A brief proposal (maximum 5 pages) outlining their approach, methodology, and timeline.
