Special Service Agreement to support (MPDSR) -(EMONC) - NO-C
World Health Organization · Mbabane, Eswatini · Apply by October 27, 2026
About this role
1. Background Eswatini remains committed to reducing maternal, newborn and child morbidity and mortality as part of its efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and national health sector priorities. However, preventable maternal and perinatal deaths continue to occur due to challenges related to quality of care, delays in identification and management of complications, inadequate referral systems, and limited use of mortality surveillance data to drive corrective actions. Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) is a critical quality improvement approach that enables countries to identify, review and respond to maternal and perinatal deaths and near misses in order to prevent future deaths and adverse outcomes. In Eswatini, implementation of MPDSR has been guided by the National MPDSR Guideline developed in 2015. While progress has been made in establishing review processes, the current system requires strengthening to align with updated global recommendations, quality of care standards, and emerging digital health solutions. There is also a need to strengthen governance and accountability through…