Tenders Are Invited For National Triangulation And Synthesis Of Epidemiological And Behavioural Data On Hiv Aids

Federal Hiv Aids Prevention Control Office Fhapco Invites Bidders Expression Of Interest For National Triangulation And Synthesis Of Epidemiological And Behavioural Data On Hiv Aids In Ethiopia Federal Hiv Aids Bids Opening Date 8 Days From The Date Of Advertisement 10 15AmFhapco Through Global Fund Support Has Planned To Conduct A National Triangulation And Synthesis Of Epidemiological And Behavioral Data On Hiv Aids In Ethiopia Mainly Using Secondary Data From Existing Information Systems And Survey And Surveillance Findings The Objective Of The Study Is To Triangulate And Synthesize Data On The Dynamics And Drivers Of The Hiv Epidemic In Ethiopia And Conduct Response Analysis To Provide Strategic Information To Guide The Hiv Aids Multi Sectoral Response In The Country As Part Of Survey Implementation Modalities The Office Planned To Contract Out Implementation Of The Synthesis To A National Consultancy Firm Through National Competitive Bidding Process In Quality And Cost Based Selection Methods With Two Envelope Document As Part Of This Procedure We Are Looking For Expression Of Interest Eoi In Terms Of Brief Technical Proposal From Consultancy Firms Who Are Engaged In Public Health And Epidemiological Researches Surveys And National Evaluations Particularly With Experience In Conducting Epidemiological Synthesis In The Field Of Hiv Aids The Detail Job Description And Scope Of Works Are Depicted Below Duration Of Assignment The Implementation Period For Conducting The Study Is From June To December 2019 Competency Of The Firm Organizational Capacity And Experience Having Good Track Record Of Managing National Level Hiv Related Studies Particularly Working With Governmental Organizations Previous Experience Of Coordinating Managing Hiv Epidemiological Synthesis Study At National Level Which Will Be Witnessed With Formal Letter From Contracting Organizations Or Reference In Published Documents Previous Experience Of Conducting Coordinating Managing Hiv Epidemiological Synthesis Study At Regional Level Which Will Be Witnessed With Formal Letter From Contracting Organizations Or Reference In Published Documents Minimum Of Eight Year Experience A Consultancy Firm In Managing National Level Hiv Health Related Research Studies Experience In Mobilizing A Team With Mix Of High Caliber Professional Experts In Researches Surveys And National Evaluations Who Will Technically Implement The Task Well Established Financial Management System To Administer Researches Surveys And National Evaluations Required Qualifications And Experience Of Research Team Members I Experience And Skills The Research Team Which Will Be Responsible For The Actual Work Should Have A Mix Of Experts With The Required Qualifications And Experience Including Previous Experience In Conducting Hiv Epidemiological Synthesis Study At National Level Which Will Be Witnessed With Formal Letter From Contracting Organizations Or Reference In Published Documents Previous Experience In Conducting Hiv Epidemiological Synthesis Study At Regional Level Which Will Be Witnessed With Formal Letter From Contracting Organizations Or Reference In Published Documents Extensive Experience On Qualitative And Quantitative Study Design Data Collection And Analysis Proficiency In Software Applications Related To Epidemiological Modeling Excellent Survey Report Writing Skills And Experience In English Ability To Meet Tight Deadlines And To Work Effectively Under Pressure Good Interpersonal Communication Skills Willingness To Accept Comments And Suggestions At Least 10 Years Of Professional And Related Work Experience In Hiv Aids Program Management Evaluation And Related Research Ii Educational Background The Research Team Needs To Have Individuals Having Mix Of Expertise Including Individuals With An Advanced Post Graduate University Degree Preferably Phd In Epidemiology Or Public Health Statistics Biostatics Demography And Behavioral Sciences Licensing Legal Documents Documents Required A Firm With Renewed License For 2010 Efy Vat Registration Certificate Tin Number Certificate Suppliers List Recommendation Letters Scope Of Work In Close Collaboration With The Technical Working Group Twg For The Study The National Consultant Will Identify Key Study Questions Develop A Study Protocol And Present For Fhapco Twg For Approval Develop Triangulation Synthesis Interpretation Framework Develop Outline Of The Report Compile A Comprehensive List Of All Data Sources That May Be Used As Input For Each Of The Four Mot Components Modelling Epi Review Hiv Response Review And Financial Resource Assessment Conduct A Literature Review Of Existing Studies Documents Reports Collate Review And Analyze Where Necessary Published Official And Grey Literature On Hiv Relevant For Their Respective Region Including Hiv Sentinel Surveillance Demographic Health Surveys Other Hiv Prevalence Data E G Routine Hiv Testing Data From Health Facilities And Special Studies Collate And Review Data On The Size Of Key Vulnerable Populations Such As Young Women Vulnerable Women Sex Workers Etc Conduct Data Analysis Including In Depth Analysis Of Dhs 2016 And Other Relevant Surveys And Surveillance Data And Additional Modelling Where Feasible Using The Above Hiv Behavioural And Size Estimation Data Identify Priority Zones Subcities Woredas And Other Discrete Geographic AreasAssess Data Adequacy And Limitations Identify Areas Of Potential Future Risk That Should Be Followed Closely And Make Practical Recommendations To Enhance Attention In These Areas Provide Progress Updates To Twg Every Other Week Or Other Specified Time Based On Need Present Preliminary Finding To Fhapco Twg Produce Draft Report Share With Twg And Accommodate Feedback Lead A Validation Workshop Make Support Presentation In The Dissemination Event Workshop Deliverables Expected Results Although The Deliverables Are Listed As Discrete Items Below The Key Product Is The National Epidemiological Synthesis Report The Listed Deliverables Are Not Stand Alone Reports But All Parts The Synthesis Report Epidemiological Data Synthesis Hiv Prevention Response Assessment Resource Utilization Data National Synthesis Report Final Powerpoint Presentation A 40 60 Slide Powerpoint Summary Of The Final Reports The Research Team Firm Is Required To Submit The Draft Comprehensive Report Within Two Weeks After Data Validation Workshop Process Contact Planning M E Directorate Of Fhapco Will Be The Primary Contact Point For The Organization The Organization Will Closely Work With Fhapco M E Case Team At Each Level Of The Survey Application Address Interested Organizations Can Collect The Terms Of Reference Tor From Fhapco Application Should Be Submitted In Person To Fhapco Finance And Procurement Department At Afework Building 7Thfloor Near Bambis Shopping Center St Urael Or Through Post Office Via The Following Address

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