APRM/TR/KE/AfDB/27B/2021: INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON “UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”

TARGETED REVIEW: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/APRM/TR/KE/ AfDB/27B/2021

INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT

TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON

“UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”

Public Sector-Governance

Financing Agreement reference: 2100155036916

Project ID No.: P-Z1-K00-084

Country: South Africa

Project Title: APRM-ISP

BACKGROUND

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) toward the cost of the APRM Institutional Support Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant as payment towards the procurement of an experienced Individual International Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme, “Universal Health Coverage under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya”.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Targeted Review is to identify the key issues of the Healthcare sector through the dissection of each of the key sub-sectors that it constitutes as a way for providing an overview of the state of the Healthcare sector with its opportunities and challenges in Kenya. In other words, the Targeted Review Report will bring out government’s efforts to manage any issue or challenges in the sector, the policies and strategies put in place and then give recommendations for improvement of the Healthcare sector in the best interest of the economy and people of Kenya.

The Consultant shall follow and also be guided by the specific objectives contained within the Socioeconomic Development (SED), Economic Governance and Management (EGM), Corporate Governance (CG), and Democracy and Political Governance (DPG) below.

The duration of the assignment is estimated at thirty (30) days including field days, starting in October 2021. In consultation with relevant staff at the APRM Continental Secretariat, APRM National Secretariat and other stakeholders, the consultant shall prepare and submit the following on the 14^th day from the date of the contract:

• Prepare the Structure/Framework of the Report, the Power Point presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the theme “Universal Health Coverage under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya” and submit them on the 14th day from the date of the contract.
• Prepare and submit a Zero-Draft Report, a Power Point presentation and the Key Highlights Paper on the 28th day from the date of the contract.
• Prepare and submit the First Draft Report, a Power Point presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the last day of the field mission.
• Prepare and submit the Second Draft Report, a PowerPoint presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the 14^th day from the completion of the field missions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The Consultant MUST have one of the following educational backgrounds, experiences, and skills and Must attach the Relevant certificates and testimonials:

• A PhD in Public Health Management, Health Sciences, Public Health Policy or related fields with a minimum of five (05) years public health experience in developing, implementing and evaluating public health programs or other relevant public health programs that involve coordination with National, Continental or International agencies

or

• A Masters’ degree in Public Health Management, Health Sciences, Public Health Policy or related fields with a minimum of seven (07) years public health experience in developing, implementing and evaluating public health programs or other relevant public health programs that involve coordination with National, Continental or International agencies

The APRM invites eligible Individual International Consultants to indicate their interest for the above-mentioned consultancy by providing the requisite information and documentation:

1. Full Curriculum Vitae with information on nationality, educational qualifications, professional experience, and expertise,
2. Proof of all academic and professional qualifications by submitting copies of relevant

Certificates and Testimonials.

3. Provide one relevant writing sample/published report demonstrating writing and research experience and skills.

The short-listing and the selection procedure shall be done in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations”, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http:/www.afdb.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be issued with the Terms of Reference (TORs).

Interested Consultants may obtain further information by contacting [email protected] during office hours (8h00 -17h00 SAST). Clarification shall be published on the APRM website (www.aprm-au.org) and MUST be requested not less than seven days prior to the closing date of the bid.

SUBMISSION OF BID:

1. Expressions of interest must be submitted via email: [email protected] or physically delivered to: Procurement office, African Peer Review Mechanism, Private Bag x09, Halfway House, 1685. Physical Address: 230 15th Street, Randjies Park, 1st Floor, Midrand, South Africa on or before 22^nd October 2021 at 11.00am Kenya Time. The EOI Shall be Opened on 22^nd October 2021 at 11.00 hours Kenya time.

Submission to be titled: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/APRM/TR/KE/ AfDB/27B/2021

2. -EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TARGETED REVIEW: INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT “TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON “UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”
3. Only bids submitted on time shall be accepted. Bids submitted with wrong submission title shall be rejected.

Procurement office

African Peer Review Mechanism

Private Bag x09, Halfway House, 1685

Physical Address: 230 15^th Street, Randjies Park, 1^st Floor

Midrand, South Africa

Tel: +27 11 256 3400/01/29

Fax: +27 256 3456

E-mail : [email protected]