EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
CONDUCT RAPID NON-HEALTH SECTOR NEEDS
ASSESSMENT OF DHIS FOR STATES AND DEVELOP CAPACITY-BUILDING PLANS
10th July,
2024
Background
The District Health Information System (DHIS)
is a vital tool for monitoring and managing health-related data, including
HIV/AIDS data. While the DHIS is primarily focused on the health sector, there
is a significant need to assess its utilization and potential within non-health
sectors specifically related to HIV/AIDS programs. The rapid non-health sector
needs assessment of the District Health Information System (DHIS) aims to
identify and address the specific requirements and challenges faced by various
states in utilizing the DHIS for non-health sector purposes. This assessment
will enable a better understanding of the existing gaps, strengths, and
opportunities related to the DHIS implementation in non-health sectors, thereby
facilitating informed decision-making and targeted interventions.
Objectives
The
consultant is tasked with achieving the following objectives:
·
Evaluate DHIS utilization in non-health
sector space across the 36+1 states.
·
Identify barriers to successful DHIS
implementation in non-health sector.
·
Assess data collection, analysis, and
reporting needs for each of the thematic areas by state.
·
Determine capacity-building
requirements for stakeholders involved in non-health sector data management.
·
Develop recommendations and action plan for enhancing
DHIS implementation in non-health sector.
Justification
·
Holistic Approach to HIV/AIDS Programs
·
Data-Driven Decision Making
·
Data-Driven Accountability
·
Synergy and Collaboration
Methodology
The
consultancy will involve:
·
Desk
Review: Comprehensive review of existing policies and mechanisms
for data sharing.
·
Stakeholder
Finalization Meeting: Review, development and finalization of assessment tools.
·
Deployment
of Assessment Tool (Field work): Interviews and consultations with key
stakeholders.
·
SWOT Analysis: Identifying gaps, strengths, and
opportunities related to DHIS implementation.
·
Report
Writing Workshop: Collation, analysis, and production of a comprehensive
report.
Expected Outcome
The
rapid needs assessment is expected to yield the following outcomes:
1.
Identification of key data needs and
priorities of non-health sectors involved in HIV/AIDS programs that can be
addressed through DHIS data.
2.
Identification of gaps and challenges
faced by non-health sector stakeholders in accessing, utilizing, and
integrating DHIS data into their HIV/AIDS programs.
3.
Development of data collection tool.
4.
Development of a comprehensive report
highlighting the findings, recommendations, and proposed capacity-building
plans to enhance DHIS data utilization within non-health sectors of HIV/AIDS
programs.
5.
Development of costed capacity building
plan.
Duration
The
consultancy is expected to be completed within 21working days.
Reporting and
Communication:
The
consultant will report progress regularly and maintain open communication with
stakeholders throughout the consultancy period.
Qualifications and
work experience:
The
consultant should:
·
Possess expertise in data analysis,
health informatics, project management, and HIV/AIDS programs.
·
He/She should have at least a master’s
degree in public health or other related science courses.
·
He/She should have 10years experience
in assessing programs especially in HIV/AIDS space
·
He/She should be able coordinate,
develop and deploy national assessment tools in states
Evaluation
The
consultant’s performance will be evaluated based on the quality and timeliness
of deliverables, adherence to the timeline, and effectiveness of
recommendations.
Timeline
The
assessment is expected to be completed within the period of twenty-one (21)
days
Remuneration
The individual consultants will be paid based on the
approved Global Funds budget
Termination
of Appointment
The appointment of the consultant can be terminated at
any point without notice if the firm is found to be incompetent or if they carry
out other activities that are found deleterious to the progress of the project.
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS
(NACA) will make available the necessary documents and reports and other
information concerning this assignment. You may obtain additional information
at the following address: National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Ground
Floor No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office, Wuse zone 4, Abuja
A
candidate will be selected on the basis of Fixed Budget of individual
qualifications (Curriculum Vitae and Experience)
GUIDELINE FOR SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF CVS
The
detailed CV must be in English Language and submitted in two (2) hard copies one original & one copy) of the requested CV. The two copies
shall then be enclosed and sealed in one (1) single outer envelope, and clearly
marked at the topmost right corner “CONDUCT RAPID NON-HEALTH SECTOR NEEDS
ASSESSMENT OF DHIS FOR STATES AND DEVELOP CAPACITY-BUILDING PLANS” and the Name, Address, Email and Phone Number
of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope, with acknowledgement to NACA office
at the address below.
Prospective applicants submit supporting
documentation evidencing the below:
Possess expertise in data analysis,
health informatics, project management, and HIV/AIDS programs.
He/She should have at least a master’s
degree in public health or other related science courses
Deadline for
Submission: The deadline for the
submission of proposal should not
be later than Wednesday,
24th July, 2024 by 12
noon. The submission(s) received will be opened
immediately after closing at NACA Conference Room in the presence of
consultants that choose to attend.
COLLECTION OF REQUESTS
FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) DOCUMENT
The Request for Proposal (RFP) can be
downloaded from this link;
https://naca.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RFP-Non-Health-Sector-Assessment-of-DHIS-IN-361-States.pdf
ADDRESS FOR INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION OF CVs
Attention:
Head Procurement
National Agency for the Control of AIDS
(NACA)
Ground Floor Room 1.0
No. 3 Zinguinchor Street,
Beside AEDC Office, Wuse zone 4, Abuja
OR
Email: [email protected]
GLOBAL FUND CODE OF CONDUCT
You shall get acquainted with the global fund
code of conduct for suppliers using this link below: https://www.theglobalfund.org/media/3275/corporate_codeofconductforsuppliers_policy_en.pdf
Accepting
this invitation shall serve as an acknowledgement and agreement to abide by the
Global Fund Code of Conduct for Suppliers.
NOTES/DISCLAIMER
i. Late submissions
will not be accepted.
ii. NACA shall verify any or all documents and claims
made by applicants and will disqualify
consultants with falsified documents and claims.
iii. If it is determined that submitted documents and
claims have been falsified, the consultant may face prosecution in a court of Law.
ii. NACA shall not be held responsible for any
disqualified proposal as a result of any omission or
deletion relating to the submission guidelines.
iii. This
advertisement shall not be construe a contract to any Consultant, nor shall it
entitle any Consultant submitting documents to claim any indemnity from NACA.
iv. NACA is not
bound to shortlist any Consultant, and reserves the right to annul the bidding
process at any time without incurring any liabilities or providing reason.
Signed
Management.