Tenders Are Invited For Routine Immunization Country Consultant

Tenders Are Invited For Chad Routine Immunization Country Consultant Solina Centre For International Development And Research Scidar Is An Indigenous Nonprofit Institution That Works To Accelerate Positive Health Social And Economic Reforms Through High Quality Program Design And Implementation Capacity Building Implementation Science Research And Knowledge Generation As Well As Agenda Setting And Stakeholder Convening Across Human Development Sectors Our Work Seeks To Benefit Primarily Disadvantaged And Under Served Populations We Implement Transformation Programs In Nigeria And Are Currently Expanding To Several West And Central African Countries Ii Description And ObjectivesScidar Is Seeking To Engage Suitable And Qualified Candidates As Consultants To Support The Chadian Ministry Of Public Health Over A Period Of Six 6 Months To Implement The Memorandum Of Understanding Mou To Strengthen Routine Immunization Ri Program In 3 Regions The Consultants Will Support The Scidar Team Based In Abuja Nigeria Support And Train The Core Program Delivery Unit Ugp And Provincial Level Staff In Relevant Epi Thematic Areas And Help Kick Start The Priority Mou Implementation Startup Activities The Priorities Will Include Developing Actionable Work Plans Establishing Effective Financial Management Procurement Performance Management And Accountability Systems The Consultants Must Be Resident In Chad Over The Next Six Months And Speak Both French And English The Consultants Must Be Conversant With ChadS Health Context Understand Government Structures And Be Willing To Reside In One Of The Provinces Of Lac Kanem And Hadjer Lamis Iii Technical Epi ResponsibilitiesA Governance And ManagementThe Consultants Will Support The Ugp And One Of Three Beneficiary Provinces Lac Kanem And Hadjer Lamis To I Develop Integrated Costed Annual Ri Work Plans To Guide The Execution Of Mou Interventions To Strengthen Epi Ii Outline Specific Process And Outcome Deliverables And Performance Indicators For Each Mou Intervention Iii Establish And Institutionalize Standing Working Group Meetings To Track Progress Against Major Deliverables And Enhance Inter Partner Collaboration And Engagement B Logistics And ProcurementThe Consultant Will Support The Ugp And Moph To I Cost Effectively And Transparently Procure Key Logistics Inputs Including Vehicles Boats Motorcycles Using Established Procurement Routines Of The Moph Ii Oversee The Procurement Of Cold Chain Equipment Through Unicef C Financial ManagementThe Consultant Will Support The Ugp Finance Directorate Of The Moph And Three Beneficiary Provinces To I Develop Document And Train Relevant Officers And Health Workers On Funds Disbursement Retirement And Validation Processes At The Provincial District And Health Facilities Levels Ii Finalize Negotiations With Identified Telecommunications Companies To Open Accounts For Health Facilities In The Three Provinces And Commence E Disbursement Iii Adapt Financial Management Tools For The Mou Funds Based On Existing Government Policies And Procedures Iv Commence Requisitioning Of Funds To The Ugp And Disbursements To Each Province Likely Monthly To Begin With And Then Moving To Quarterly As The Provinces Become Able To Utilize And Account For The Funds Appropriately And Prepare Reconciliation Reports D Supportive SupervisionThe Consultant Will Support The Ugp And Three Beneficiary Provinces To I Fine Tune Supportive Supervision Protocols And Commence Implementation Of Effective Supportive Supervision To Improve Service Delivery Quality E Program Data ManagementThe Consultant Will Support The Ugp And Three Beneficiary Provinces To I Develop And Track Appropriate Program Indicators To Aid Decision Making And Accountability Ii Design And Institute Relevant Program Dashboards To Enhance Visibility Track Pre Defined Kpis And Support Prompt Decision Making F Other Job ResponsibilitiesParticipate In Routine Joint Problem Solving Sessions With Bmgf Mcking Consultant And Scidar To Discuss The Status Of Implementation Of The Mou Interventions The Challenges Faced And Way Forward Provide Routine Updates On Program Activities To Scidar At The End Of Each Week Engage Actively With Ugp Moph Epi Leadership Teams Of The Three Beneficiary Provinces And Relevant Focal Persons Of Ri Partner Organizations To Foster A Good Relationship With Scidar Participate Actively On Bmgf And Aliko Dangote Foundation Visits To Chad And Ensure Agreed Action Items Are Followed Through Iv Required CompetenciesA Core RequirementsDemonstrated Strong Strategic Thinking Problem Solving And Thought Leadership Abilities Advanced Computer Usage Skills With Proficiency In Microsoft Word Excel Powerpoint Strong Knowledge Of Epi Program Management Operational Planning Budgeting Financial And Performance Management Cycles And Processes Secure People Manager Able To Manage And Promote Inclusive And Diverse Teams Within The Organization Fast Learner Open To Learning From Peers Subordinates And Supervisors Collaboratively And At A Rapid Pace Results Oriented Performer Experienced In Developing And Tracking Self And Team With Clear Kpis Strong Verbal And Written Communications Skills Speaks Fluent French And English Commitment To Reside In Chad Through The Period Of The Engagement B Education And ExperienceAcademic Training Minimum Of Masters Degree In International Development Policy And Strategy Development Public Health Epidemiology Health Management Or Similarly Relevant Field Experience Minimum Of Seven 7 Years Of Progressive Experience Implementing Development Programs With A Good Understanding Of The Operations Of The Government And Other Development Organizations In Chad Consulting Expertise In Strategy Health Systems Strengthening Is A Plus V Equal Employment Opportunity StatementScidar Is An Equal Employment Employer We Do Not Engage In Practices That Discriminate Against Any Person Employed Or Seeking Employment Based On Race Color Religion Gender National Or Ethnic Origin Age Marital Status Genetic Information Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected Under Applicable Laws Vi Appendix Program Specific Documentation Upon Engagement On Any Scidar Program The Consultants Will Co Develop Or Align On Program Specific Scope Of Work And Deliverables With The Program Director And The Clients The Following Documents Will Then Guide The Development Of Program Specific Kpis For The Program Manager Which Will Be Tracked In Addition To The Technical Responsibilities Captured In Section Iii Above A Program Results Framework And WorkplanB Program BudgetC Stakeholder Engagement Framework And Communication Plan How To Apply Application InstructionsA An Up To Date Cv And Cover Letter Should Be Submitted To Careers Solinagroup Com B The Cv Cover Letter Must Include Email Addresses And Phone Numbers Of Three 3 Professional Referees Who Can Speak To The CandidateS Work Ethics And Capabilities C The Email Should Be Formatted As Such Application Role To Which Applied First Name Last Name Date Of Submission Example Application Ri Country Consultant John Doe June 12 2019D Candidates Are Encouraged To Only Apply For Positions For Which They Meet The Eligibility Criteria Specified Above Application Deadline Applications Must Be Received By Monday July 22 2019

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