EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CONDUCT RAPID NON-HEALTH SECTOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF DHIS FOR STATES AND DEVELOP CAPACITY-BUILDING PLANS

  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 PLANSand 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.

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