FHI 360- Expression Of Interest (EOI) For Consultancy Services For Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child And Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) And Primary Health Care

DEADLINE: 27TH MAY, 2024
FHI 360
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI):
REPRODUCTIVE, MATERNAL, NEWBORN, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH (RMNCAH) AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT ENGAGEMENT: PHC QUALITY SERVICE CONSULTANT

A. BACKGROUND:
FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

B. PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
The FHI360 Nigeria country office is interested in joining USAIDs newly launched accelerating Primary Health Care Collaborative. This initiative gathers experts from various USAID sectors to develop a unified approach to primary health care for the agency. The goal is to enhance the sharing of information, technical integration and coordination, thereby accelerating positive impacts on primary healthcare. The COVID 19 pandemic resulted in the largest global reduction in life expectancy in a century. A renewed focus on primary healthcare is an opportunity for FHI360 to reclaim lost ground from the COVID 19 pandemic and align approaches to advance our shared commitments and foster resilience and preparedness against future health treats. A resilient primary healthcare system, bolstered by a strong and well-supported health workforce, can improve life expectancy, increase health equity, and effectively respond to disease outbreaks and emerging health threats. Most USIAD supported services are delivered through primary healthcare. Enhancing the integration of essential health services at the primary care level will facilitate comprehensive care across all life stages and optimize resources for systemic investments, such as strengthening the health workforce and addressing system bottlenecks.

To address this need, FHI 360 is seeking to engage an individual consultant who is a government expert and donor funded RMNCH and primary healthcare programming in Nigeria to support the USAID PHC quality opportunity. The consultant’s role encompasses critical functions in intelligence gathering, capture, and technical writing for the proposal. S/He will identify and summarize background documents, furnish details on current RMNCH and primary healthcare initiatives, offer guidance for potential future endeavors, and craft concept notes or technical briefs. These materials will cover a wide range of RMNCH and primary healthcare topics including high-impact interventions, innovative approaches, learning methodologist, and other pertinent areas. Additionally, the consultant will review and provide feedback on technical writing by FHI360 team members and respond to any other ad hoc needs. The position of the PHC quality service consultant is as listed in the schedule below.

The consultancy position is expected to span between June to August 31st 2024 with a total of 60 days.

C. TERMS OF REFERENCE/DELIVERABLES
PHC quality service consultant will be responsible for:

• Identifying and providing summaries of background documents.
• Providing information about existing RMNCAH and primary healthcare programs and advising on and contributing to the design of potential future activities;
• Writing concept notes and/or technical briefs on RMNCAH and primary healthcare topics, such as high impact interventions, innovations, learning topics and methods and more.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on technical writing by FHI 360 team members.
• Reviewing and providing feedbacks on technical writing by FHI 360 team members,
• Responding to any other ad hoc needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTANCY

• A master degree or its international equivalent in public health, medicine, international development, business administration, or similar discipline is required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience of working in the health sector, specifically in RMNCAH in Nigeria. Must have experience at national and the state level in supporting quality assurance of RMNCAH in Nigeria. Must experience at national and the state level in supporting quality assurance of RMNCAH health program implementation.
• Experience in program management, program review capacity building and supervisory support.
• Experience working with a USG-funded health program in desired.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team-work skills.
• Must have representation and negotiation skills, including the ability to liaise with high-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills related to MCH and FP programming are required.
• Excellent data interpretation skills, with competency in MS office including MS word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel within the country.

D. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
1. An expression of interest letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications for the consultancy, showcasing an understanding of the Terms of Reference/Statement of Work. The letter should highlight how the applicant’s skills and experience directly correspond to the requirements of the consultancy.

2. A copy of curriculum vitae

Expressions of interest must be delivered in PDF format and submit to the email quotations.Nigeria@ng.fhi360.org on or before May 27th 2024.

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FHI 360 is committed to provide a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries, and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protecting vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and sub recipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.