Background
The USAID Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS) project helps low- and middle-income countries transition to sustainable, self-financed health systems as a means to support universal health coverage. Led by Abt Associates, the five-year, $209 million project works with partner countries and local stakeholders to reduce financial barriers to care and treatment, ensure equitable access to essential health services for all people, and improve the quality of health services.
The LHSS activity in the East Africa Region works with the Regional Intergovernmental Organizations (RIGOs) to improve access to and quality of health services for cross-border populations by strengthening RIGO capacity to coordinate, collaborate, track and support implementation of cross border health policies with a particular focus on facilitating the digitization of cross-border health information systems. LHSS integrates gender equality and social inclusion into all interventions, recognizing it as a cross-cutting priority and an important component in cross-border health response. Specific objectives include:
1. Improved and Digitized Cross-Border Health Information Systems
2. Increased Capacity of RIGOs to Lead the Development and Implementation of Cross-Border Programs and Policies
LHSS East Africa is seeking a consultant based in Kneya to support this learning activity, partnering with in-country teams implmeneting USAID funded projects.
Aim of the Consultancy
A local consultant is needed to support the implementation of the EA Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP) in participating countries within the East Africa region. The AMELP is a comprehensive management tool to serve both internal and external audiences over the life of the project. The activity team will use the AMELP as a continuous performance management tool to ensure excellence, quality, integrity, and efficiency throughout implementation. Review of the AMELP and the necessary information generated through its implementation will guide the team in discussions with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on any required mid-course corrections and adjustments, opportunities to better target interventions, provide lessons learned, and share new evidence with both internal and external stakeholders in East Africa. This AMELP also links to the overall Task Order AMELP, and those linkages are illustrated in different sections throughout this document.
The specific assignment of the local consultant is listed below:
The consultant will:
Provide support to Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) project monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities including the management of AMELP plans, data collection tools, activity reports, and deliverables. Gather activity performance monitoring data from health facilities at participating Cross-border sites, based on the indicators in AMELP Work with the MEL team to help sysnthesisze the collected data and share lessons learned from field implementation of the activity. Assist with logistics of MEL-related and other activity team meetings and workshops. Support documentations for learning products listed in the AMELP
Deliverables
Project Management Deliverables Weekly virtual meetings with the LHSS EA team Monthly progress reports and a final activity report reflecting on the technical accomplishments and outcomes achieved Participate in project assessment activities including digital readines assessments at cross border facilities Technicla deliverables Monthly quantitative data from CB-sites Draft learning products: two technical briefs
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have academic or work experience in Public Health, International Development, Communications or Statistics, or another related field Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Some experience working with statistical packages- SPSS, STATA, R etc. is desirable Able to use measurement tools to monitor immediate and long-term results and analyze data Able to prepare succinct and focused reports on program results Able to integrate lessons and promising practices gained from a variety of sources Has excellent organizational and communication skills - both oral and written Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to engage remotely (virtual meetings) with learning activity staff both in East Africa and USA) Excellent language proficiency in both Kiswahili and English required
Level of Effort and Period of Performance:
The anticipated period of performance for this assignment is July 2024 – November 2024. The consultant will work 3-5 days in one month.
How to Apply:
To apply, submit your CV and an application letter that provides details of your relevant qualifications by 3th July 2024.