DHIS2 International Consultant for South Sudan Ministry of Health - Juba, SOUTH SUDAN has been closed on 12 Feb 2021. It no longer accepts any bids. For further information, you can contact the
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Location: South Sudan
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Pharmaceutical & Medical
Closed
01 Feb 2021
12 Feb 2021
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Procurement Unit
Organizational Context
The Ministry of Health (MOH) since 2018 has been using the District Health Information System (DHIS2) as electronic health information management system for South Sudan. The DHIS2 has been scaled up to all counties and some selected health facilities in the country. There is need to strengthen and scale up the use of the DHIS2 in the country and this will entail, readjusting the current modules to be able to accommodate the changes in the data collection tools, adding modules to the existing system to make it more comprehensive in capturing HMIS data, linking the existing DHIS 2 module to other system in country to support reporting through the DHIS2.
South Sudan has also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for accurate data to inform the pandemic response is more acute. The DHIS2 has been adopted by the MOH for data collection and management for the COVID-19 pandemic. The key tools particularly the case investigation forms, and case management forms have been customized into the to the COVID-19 DHIS2 Tracker. There is need to build a robust system to support the COVID -19 responses from alerts through to case investigation, case confirmation in the laboratory, case management to final outcome. The need for in country systems developer to support the customization of the DHIS2 to capture data along the cascade as well as explore and provide the opportunities to link the DHIS 2 to other systems, enhance interoperability capacity and eventually have an integrated system for the country.
Scope of work
The international consultant will work with MOH and UNDP focal points to carry out the following tasks:
Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to submit the following deliverables:
Evaluation criteria for the International consultancy
Applicants will be evaluated based upon their submitted expressions of interest and financial proposals, which includes a cumulative analysis method based upon a combination of technical and financial evaluation results.
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following’s methodology:
Cumulative analysis
When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
* Technical Criteria weight; [70%]
* Financial Criteria weight; [30%]
To be computed as a ratio of the Proposal’s offer to the lowest price among the proposals received by UNDP.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Functional Competencies:
Project and Resource Management:
Communications and Advocacy:
Language:
Qualifications of the Successful International Consultant
Qualifications:
· Advanced degree (Masters level) in a relevant field (computer science, data/information/health management, econometrics, advanced statistical analysis, information technology, and software engineering).
Experience:
· At least five years expertise in information system management especially on web-based software platforms and database administration and Management.
· Five years’ experience in DHIS 2 configuration for health information systems.
· Previous work experience supporting countries in DHIS2 rollout in sub Saharan countries including experience in training DHIS 2 administrators and health information uses.
· Previous work experience of HMIS in South Sudan will be an added advantage.
· Excellent skills and experience in training facilitation, mentoring and capacity development
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, including presentations.
Guidelines for Applications
Guidelines for Applications
Interested applicants are advised to carefully review this advertisement and ensure that they meet the requirements and qualifications described.
Applicants are to submit:
*Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall consider various expenses incurred by the consultant/contractor during the contract period (e.g. rent of dwelling, fee, health insurance, vaccination, visa costs and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services...). All envisaged costs (except of the unforeseen travel costs for missions, if any) must be included in the financial proposal. Unforeseen travel costs for missions, if any, will be paid separately according to UNDP rules and regulations. All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. Per diems cannot exceed UN DSA rates (http://icsc.un.org/rootindex.asp).
Security: Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under https://trip.dss.un.org
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.
Due to large number of applications we receive, we can inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.
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