DEADLINE: 14TH DECEMBER, 2022
IMMUNIZATION PLUS AND MALARIA PROGRESS BY ACCELERATING COVERAGE AND TRANSFORMING SERVICES (IMPACT) PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
CREDIT NO.: 6539
PROJECT ID NO.: P167156
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT TO NPHCDA PIU
REFERENCE NO.: NPHCDA/IMPACT-MPA/CS/INDV/06
The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Promoting Services (IMPACT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is a parastatal of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health with the corporate goals to; control preventable diseases and eradicate polio, improve access to basic health services, improve quality of care, develop high- performing health workforce, strengthen the primary care institutions, partnerships, and community engagement. The Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) is an intervention by Government of Nigeria with a credit from the World Bank to strengthen primary health care to reduce under 5 mortality rates using a Decentralized Facility Financing (DFF) Mechanism.
The MPA has 3 phases, starting with an Immunization plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project. The IMPACT project is a large investment in the Nigeria health sector with ambitious targets for service improvements and health systems strengthening.
The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the IMPACT project phase One of the MPA is to improve the utilization and quality of immunization plus (immunization, child, neonatal and maternal) and malaria services in selected states.
The project has 4 components; (1) Malaria Control; (2) Immunization plus; (3) Knowledge for Change; (4) Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) and will be implemented in a total of 20 states. 6 States of Abia, Borno, Ekiti, Imo, Lagos and Rivers, will implement component 1, on malaria control and 14 States of Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto and Yobe, will implement component 2, the immunization plus component of the project.
The project will be implemented by 2 Project Implementing Units (PIUS) at the Federal level situated at the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) for components 1 and 3 and at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) for components 2 and 3. Similarly, at the State level, the PIUS at State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEP) will implement component 1 in the Malaria States and State Primary Health Care Boards (SPHCBS), component 2 in the Immunization Plus States.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE
The consulting services (“the Services”) include:
1. National Immunization Technical Assistant for the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress By Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project. Objective of the Assignment The core objective of this assignment is to provide technical and operational support to the IMPACT PIU and facilitate the implementation of the project according to the approved annual work plans.
The National Immunization TA will help ensure reduction in under-five mortality rates (U5MR) especially as it relates to Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) in the IMPACT project states overall and support lagging states in implementing innovational interventions that will promote transformational change in their coverage rates within the shortest possible time. This will be done in accordance with the principles of result-based management and the TA’s payment will be prorated based on improved Programme Assessment for Performance management and Action (PAPA) LQAS and other programmatic results.
2. National Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Technical Assistant for the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress By Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project. Objective of the Assignment The core objective of this assignment is to provide technical and operational support to the IMPACT PIU and facilitate the implementation of the project according to the approved annual work plans. The National RMNCAH+N TA will help ensure reduction in under-five mortality rates (USMR) especially as it relates to RMNCAH+N in the IMPACT project states overall and support lagging states in implementing innovational interventions that will promote transformational change in their coverage rates within the shortest possible time. This will be done in accordance with the principles of result-based management and the TA’s payment will be prorated based on improved Programme Assessment for Performance management and Action (PAPA) LQAS and other programmatic results.
Time Frame (for both National Immunization & RMNCAH+NTA) The engagement will be full-time, for an initial period of One year (for National Immunization TA) and two years (for National RMNCAH+N TA), with an opportunity for review of performance and possible renewal subject to satisfactory quarterly (every three months) performance review.
Job Location (for both National Immunization & RMNCAH+NTA) Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: NPHCDA Website https://nphcda.gov.ng or can be obtained at the address given below.
The Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Promoting Services (IMPACT) Project now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The shortlisting criteria are:
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
1. Advanced University degree in any of the following – Public Health, Medicine, or other related fields. The degree must be directly related to the substantive area identified in the roles and responsibilities of the post (for National Immunization & RMNCAH+NTA)
2. More than 7 years of relevant and increasingly responsible experience in managing and implementation of immunization programs and interventions, respectively (for National Immunization TA only).
3. More than 7 years of relevant and increasingly responsible experience in managing and implementation of RMNCAH+N programs and interventions, respectively (for National RMNCAH+N TA only).
4. Demonstrable experience working with government and partner agencies at national level is an asset (for both National Immunization & RMNCAH+N TA)
5. In-depth understanding of the Nigerian health system and current Immunization innovations, policies, and programs (for National Immunization TA only)
6. In-depth understanding of the Nigerian health system and RMNCAH+N policies and programs (for RMNCAH+N TA only)
7. Experience in implementation of Immunization interventions (for National Immunization TA only)
8. Experience in implementation of RMNCAH+N interventions (for National Immunization TA only)
9. Experience in providing technical support and assistance on immunization programs coordination and implementation (for National Immunization TA only)
10. Experience in providing technical support and assistance on RMNCAH+N programs coordination and implementation (for National RMNCAH+N TA only)
11. Demonstrate capacity to effectively coordinate organizations with good expertise in navigating and strengthening relationships among government and development organizations (for both National Immunization & RMNCAH+NTA)
12. Extensive experience with large scale health systems strengthening interventions, particularly in the public sector (for both National Immunization & RMNCAH+NTA)
13. Significant experience in strategic planning, organizational development, change facilitation and process management in the health sector (for both National Immunization & RMNCAH+NTA).
Desirable Qualifications and Competencies (for both National Immunization & RMNCAH+NTA)
1. Strong team spirit, managerial, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a high- pressure environment.
2. Strong diplomatic and interpersonal relationship skills.
3. Ability to travel within Nigeria without limitation.
4. Strong analytical skills and a high level of technical proficiency with advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
5. Should have advance skills in operating basic scientific or research e.g., Epi Info, Open Epi, SPSS, Stata skills, etc.
6. Basic knowledge in downloading and analysis of data from basic program tools and platforms such as DHIS2, ODK, etc.
7. Fluency in English (verbal and written).
8. Fluency in local language spoken in vast majority of IMPACT states is an additional advantage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 and revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e 0900 to 1600 hours.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Expressions of interest (including a CV) indicating the preferred assignment (i.e either National Immunization TA or National RMNCAH+N TA), must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person or by courier mail on or before 1200noon 14th December 2022.
Eligible Individuals (“Consultants”) may indicate interest for only one (1) assignment.
Project Implementation Unit Attn:
Project Manager,
IMPACT Project
No. 2 Uke Street, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Area 11 Garki
Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: +2348033562925; +2348034983936
E-mail: drcewilson@yahoo.com
