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Engagement of Consultant to support HPM-RSSH

NATIONAL
AGENCY FOR THE CONTROL OF AIDS (NACA)

Engagement of Consultant to support HPM-RSSH

Background

The consultant HPM position is designed to support the
timely implementation of all the project’s Health Product Management (HPM) system
strengthening objectives. S/he will support the overall attainment of project
objectives. H/her primary focus will be on ensuring project targets and
deliverables related operations are of topmost quality and effectiveness.

 

Key Responsibilities

1.    
Provide technical
input in the development of an integrated project plan in collaboration with
the Senior Technical Specialist.

2.    
Provide
hands-on technical support to the Sub-Recipients (SR) supporting the HPM
strengthening module, ensuring highest level of project management skills are
applied to the overall grant management results

3.    
Support
the implementation of the activities of the  program of the Resilient and Sustainable Systems
for Health (RSSH).

4.    
Support
the SR to develop concept notes and guidance documents in relation to
interventions and activities

5.    
Lead SR to
conduct periodic programme reviews and development performance improvement
plans

6.    
Support
capacity building for the corresponding HPM system strengthening sub-recipient
(SR) staff and the state staff.

7.    
Support
the implementation of the project learning agenda for improved outputs and
outcomes.

8.    
Document
programmatic status and achievements and feedback to the Senior Technical
Specialist on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

9.    
Support
the development of communication products including but not limited to success
stories, fact sheets, technical briefs, abstracts and publications.

10.  Represent the project within the state and
local HPM stakeholders’community.

11.  Support Nigeria Health Logistics Management Information System
(NHLMIS) Laboratory content development and upgrade and development of
SCMS-related data use products.

12.  Participate in national Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS)
technical working group [TWG] meetings and other coordination platforms.

13.  Support strengthening of Logistics Management
Coordination Unit (LMCUs)

14.  Participate in any other activities related to
the above functions.

QUALIFICATION

1.    
Bachelor’s
degree in pharmacy, health sciences, supply chain/logistics; Plus Master’s
degree in Public Health, Supply Chain Management, natural and sciences or other
related fields.

2.    
Minimum of
5 years’ field level professional experience managing supply chain of disease
programs.

3.    
At least 3
years’ experience in program management; SR and stakeholder management

4.    
Good
understanding of national HPM systems and practices.

5.    
Experience
in logistics and supply chain data management and use.

6.    
Strong
experience using the LMIS tools [electronic and paper-based] in Nigeria.
Hands-on experience with NHLMIS will be an added advantage.

7.    
Experience
working in complex stakeholder environments especially characterized by
multiple tiers of governments, variety of implementers, Significant Donor
presence

8.    
Experience
designing lab/medicine logistics systems.

9.    
Strong
analytical and verbal communication skills.

10.  Excellent written and spoken communications
skills in English.

11.  Strong skills in using word processing,
spreadsheet, database and presentation software (Microsoft Office applications
preferred).

12.  Experience using web-based applications (email,
browsing, and literature retrieval).

 

Duration-
Four Months (4Months)

 5.
Additional Documentation Required:

While submitting the Technical Proposal,
the Applicant shall, in particular, ensure to attach the
following:

–     Profile of the consultant (max 1 page) explaining why they are the most suitable for the work.

–     Copies of all certificates for all qualifications indicated in the CV.

–     Relevant Experience
(max 2 page) and relevant supporting
document.

–     Detailed methodology and conceptual framework
with expected deliverables and timelines, man
days required (3-5 pages).

–     Recent CV

6.`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/2023/09/RFP-for-engagement-of-consultant-HPM-Consultant-clean-copy-1.pdf

7.  GUIDELINE FOR SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF DOCUMENTS

The detailed
Proposal must be in English Language and submitted in two (2)
hard copies each (one original & One
copy) of the requested documents and proposal. The documents shall then be
enclosed and sealed in one (1) single outer envelope, and clearly marked at the topmost right corner “Engagement of Consultant to Support HPM-RSSH” 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.

Deadline
for Submission: The
deadline for the submission of proposal
should not be later than Thursday 12 noon of 20th September, 2023. The submission(s)
received will be opened immediately after closing at NACA Conference Room in
the presence of consultants that choose to attend.

8.  ADDRESS FOR INFORMATION
AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Attention:

Head Procurement

National Agency
for the Control of AIDS (NACA) 

Ground Floor Room
1.08

No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office, Wuse zone 4, Abuja

OR

Email: [email protected]

9. GLOBAL FUND
CODE OF CONDUCT

Fraud and Corruption

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Code of Conduct

 Whistle blowing and channel of reporting grievances and
infractions.

The personnel of the Purchaser and the Suppliers shall adhere to
the highest ethical standards, both during the selection process and
throughout the execution of the contract. In pursuance of this principle,
they shall abstain at all times from corruption or fraudulent practices.
Corruption and fraudulent practices are defined as follows:

 

(i)     “corrupt practice” means the offering,
giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of
value to influence the action of an official in the selection process or in
contract execution;

(ii)    “fraudulent
practice” means a misrepresentation or omission of facts in order to
influence a selection process or the execution of a contract;

(iii)        
“collusive practices” means a scheme or
arrangement between two or more suppliers with or without the knowledge of
the Purchaser, designed to establish prices at artificial, noncompetitive
levels;

(iv)         
“coercive
practice” means harming or threatening to harm,
directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence the
procurement proceedings, or affect the execution of a Contract.

(v)          
The
Purchaser shall reject a proposal for award if it determines that the
Supplier recommended for award has, directly or through an agent, engaged in
corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practices in competing for the
contract in question.

 

“The Global Fund Code of Conduct for Suppliers”

Suppliers are advised to get acquainted with the global fund code of conduct for suppliers via the link provided below:

https://www.theglobalfund.org/media/3275/corporate_codeofconductforsuppliers_policy_en.pdf

 

“Whistle blowing Policy”

Suppliers are encouraged to send information on any infraction or grievances to the
dedicated email account: [email protected]g

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.

 

10.     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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