Expression of Interest for On-Site National Consultancy To Support National Health Insurance Reforms

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For On-Site National Consultancy To Support The National Health Insurance Reforms Deadline: 13-May-2022 23:59 (Gmt 7.00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta Background Lao Pdr Is Entering The Transition Period For The Health Sector In Terms Of Economic, Demographic, And Epidemiological, And Climate Transition, And Now A New Normal Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic. The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Exposed The Value Of Health And Resilient Health Systems, The Interconnectedness Of Health And Economy, And The Importance Of Investment In Health. The Covid-19 Pandemic And Its Containment And Mitigation Measures Have Also Disrupted Global Supply Chain And Economic Activities. The Covid-19 Pandemic Has A Negative Impact On Health Financing In The Health Sector As Well. Higher Unemployment May Reduce Contributions To Social Protection Schemes. The Government Needs To Finance The Covid-19 Response While Also Maintaining Essential Health Services. The Government Has Limited Fiscal Space For Health With Decreases In Government Revenue Due To Economic Downturns (Revenue Shocks), Increases In Government Expenditure In Response To Covid-19 (Expenditure Shocks), And High Government Debt Burden. In Line With The Health Financing Strategy 2021-2025 Which Was Recently Endorsed, The Draft National Health Insurance Strategy 2021-2025 Has Been Updated And Developed To Reflect Ongoing Discussions On The National Health Insurance Reform And The Impact Of Covid-19 And Donor Transition. In The Coming Years, The Implementation Of The National Health Insurance Strategy 2021-2025 Will Be A Priority Of The Government Of Lao Pdr. Who Is Asked To Provide Technical Support To Facilitate And Support The Implementation Of The Strategy, Including Improving Legal And Policy Framework Of Nhi, Strengthening Financial Independence, Accountability, And Sustainability Of Nhi Fund, Strengthening NhibS Institutional Capacity And Operational Effectiveness And Efficiency, And Improving Quality Of Health Services Through Strategic Purchasing. This Consultancy Will Be Important To Support Urgent Needs Of Moh In Moving Forward Strategic Health Financing In The Context Of Donor Transition, The Covid-19 Pandemic And Beyond. Purpose/Specific Objective Of The Activity To Support The Ministry Of Health To Pursue National Health Insurance Reforms To Improve Efficiency, Equity, Accountability And Sustainability Of The National Health Insurance Scheme In Lao Pdr Towards Universal Health Coverage In The Context Of Donor Transition, The Covid-19 Pandemic And Beyond. Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Output/S Activity 1: Support Nhib In The Process Of The Revision Of The National Health Insurance Law To Clarify The Institutional Mandate Of Nhib As An Independent Strategic Purchaser And A Semi-Autonomous Government Agency Activity 2: Facilitate Discussions And Engagement With Key Actors Including Ministry Of Finance And Ministry Of Labour And Social Welfare To Develop Financial Rules And Regulations Activity 3: Support In Improving The Verification And Monitoring Systems With Relevant Stakeholders Including Claim Datasets Activity 4: Support In Improving The Claim Management Information System In Collaboration With Who Health Information Team Activity 5: Support In Developing Benefit Package Review And Adjusting Provider Payment Methods Including Case-Based Payment And Diagnosis-Related Group Payment Activity 6: Develop The Rationale And Documentations For The Cost And Benefits Of Being Granted Institutional Independence And Being A Semi-Autonomous Government Agency In The Future Activity 7: Develop How To Use The Verification Results For Strengthening Strategic Purchasing Others: Support Other Works In The Health Care Financing Unit As Requested Methods To Carry Out The Activity Deliverable 1: Monthly Report Of Activities, Including 1) Progress On The Key Priority Areas For The Revision Of The National Health Insurance Law; 2) Meeting Reports On Discussions And Engagement With Key Actors To Develop Financial Rules And Regulations; 3) Meeting Reports On The Verification And Monitoring Systems With Relevant Stakeholders And Progress On The Development Claim Datasets; 4) Meeting Reports On The Development Of The Claim Management Information System In Collaboration With Who Health Information Team; And 5) Meeting Reports On The Development Of Benefit Package Review And Adjustment Of Provider Payment Methods Deliverable 2: Report On The Rationale And Documentations For The Cost And Benefits Of Being Granted Institutional Independence And Being A Semi-Autonomous Government Agency In The Future Deliverable 3: Report On How To Use The Verification Results For Strengthening Strategic Purchasing Deliverable 4: Annual Technical Report Of Who-Kofih Project 2022-2025 Qualifications & Experience Education University Degree In Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences, Management Sciences Or Other Related Field. Experience Minimum Of 10 Years Experience Related To Health Financing, National Health Insurance, Or Social Health Protection In Lao Pdr Technical Skills & Knowledge Sound Understanding Of Health Financing And Social Health Protection In Development Contexts; Excellent Writing Skills; Ability To Interact With Government Counterparts. Languages Excellent Speaking And Writing Skills In English And Lao Required. Competencies Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way. Producing Results. Moving Forward In A Changing Environment. Fostering Integration And Teamwork. Knowing And Managing Yourself. Additional Information Duty Station: Vientiane Capital Travel: The National Consultant May Be Required To Travel Within Lao Pdr. Duration Of Contract: 144 Working Days (01 June 2022 To 30 May 2023) Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv {For Individual Contractors} And Expression Of Interest {Cover Letter} To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < [email protected] > By 13 May 2022. The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee And Availability. Please Use Tender Notice No. 173385 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted. Tender Link : Https://Www.Ungm.Org/Public/Notice/173385