Scoping Consultant (Fellowship via Health Progress Hub)

In partnership with Health Progress Hub, Clear Solutions seeks a Scoping Consultant fellow.Organization: Clear SolutionsLocation: Somalia, Cameroon, or NigerDuration: 3-4 weeks, with strong potential for extension based on performance and need.Time Commitment: Minimum 15 hours/week (flexible, open to full-time)Compensation: US$1,000 to US$2,000 (based on experience, location and availability)Start Date: As soon as possibleApplication Deadline: 21 November | Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early for priority consideration.About the FellowshipHealth Progress Hub's Fellowship connects experienced local professionals with global health organizations for focused, time-bound projects.  As a fellow, you will work with Clear Solutions to assess the feasibility of piloting an oral rehydration and zinc (ORSZ) distribution program in your country. Your local expertise will be essential for Clear Solutions' expansion plans.Strong performers often continue working with partner organizations beyond the initial fellowship, depending on project needs and mutual interest.About Clear SolutionsClear Solutions reduces the tragically-high number of children dying from diarrhoea (>400,000 under-5 year olds globally per year), working partners to improve usage of highly cost-effective treatments. We recently celebrated reaching 95,000 children aged under-5 (the most vulnerable age group). Oral Rehydration Solution and Zinc (ORSZ) could prevent >90% of deaths if all diarrhoea cases were treated. Tragically, in some regions - mostly in sub-Saharan Africa - a large proportion of children suffering diarrhoea do not receive these WHO-recommended treatments and are far more likely to die as a result.We provide free ORSZ and guidance on its benefits and usage to caregivers of young children via community health workers, clinic staff and at other interactions with the health system. To maximise scale and cost-effectiveness, we partner with NGOs to ‘layer’ ORSZ provision onto other health campaigns [example], and with Government and private sector healthcare providers to leverage their distribution networks.Read more about Clear Solutions on our blog here.About the RoleClear Solutions is exploring Cameroon, Niger and Somalia as potential locations for piloting ORS-Z distribution. This scoping project will help us understand whether and how we could effectively operate in these countries.You will map the health system landscape, identify potential implementation partners, and clarify the regulatory and logistical requirements for launching a pilot program. Your work will directly inform Clear Solutions' decision on whether to proceed with program activities in early 2026.Scope of Work and DeliverablesYou are responsible for deliverables in four key areas:Stakeholder Mapping & EngagementMap government decision-makers in relevant ministries (Health, PHC) at national and sub-national levelsIdentify 5+ NGOs or CBOs working in child health, diarrhea treatment, or community health programsIdentify existing health programs (immunization, malaria prevention, nutrition supplementation) that could distribute ORS+Zinc alongside their current activitiesFacilitate 3+ introductory meetings with key stakeholders or potential partnersHealth System AssessmentDocument the structure of healthcare provision (administrative levels, facility types, staffing)Identify existing community-level interventions (door-to-door programs, community health workers) broken down at sub-national levels if there are differences.Assess how well current diarrhea treatment programs function and what gaps existGather epidemiologic data on the health burdens at different administrative levels (e.g. diarrhoeal mortality and prevalence at the national, state, and sub-state levels)Implementation Partner AssessmentIdentify 3+ organizations with capacity to implement ORS and Zinc provision via an existing health or community program, or a network of health promoters or distributors.Assess their experience, reliability, and potential fit for partnershipProvide preliminary recommendations on most promising partnersRegulatory & Administrative RequirementsClarify approval processes from health authorities for international NGOsIdentify import/procurement requirements for ORS+ZincDocument typical timelines for obtaining necessary approvalsFinal Deliverable: A scoping report synthesizing findings and recommending 1-2 pathways for a potential pilot, including next steps for further exploration.QualificationsRequired:Strong understanding of your country's health system, with 3+ years of relevant experience in public health, strategy, program implementation, government/NGO coordination or relevant domainsEstablished networks with local health organizations, government ministries, or community health programsExperience navigating government bureaucracies and approval processesExcellent organizational skills and proficiency in Google SuiteFluent in written and spoken EnglishBachelor's degree in medicine, public health, health policy, public or related field. Candidates with sufficient work experience that have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field will be considered.Current residence in target country requiredStrongly Preferred:Experience with child health, diarrhea treatment, or community distribution programsPrior work with the Ministry of Health or major international NGOs (UNICEF, WHO, MSF, etc.)Connections with survey firms or research organizations for data collectionKnowledge of Community Health Worker infrastructure and community outreach programsKey AttributesPassion for reducing child mortality and improving access to essential medicinesAbility to work independently in a remote team environmentProactive, enterprising, and resourceful, willing to take ownership of challenges and navigate ambiguityStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsStrategic thinking ability to identify opportunities and constraintsUnwavering integrity and highest ethical standardsAbility to quickly understand project goals, prioritize effectively, and adjust as needs evolveComfortable working efficiently under tight timelines