REOI – INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL 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: PROCUREMENT NUMBER:

PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /UH /EUKE /08/2021: INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON

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

Targeted Review Mission: The Republic of Kenya 

Description of the Assignment:  Targeted Review on “Universal Health Coverage under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya” 

CLOSING DATE: 31^st August 2021 at 11.00am Kenya Time or 12.00 hours South Africa time

Description of the Assignment:  Targeted Review on ‘Universal Health Coverage under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya”

Date of Commencement of Assignment : (to be confirmed upon signing of the contract)

Public Sector-Governance

Grant Number: PANAF/2020/420-467

Country: South Africa

Project Title: APRM: AGA-SP

BACKGROUND

In December 2020, The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) received financing from the European Union (EU) in support of a three-year project. This project takes place within the framework of the African Governance Architecture Support Project (AGA-SP), consistent with the Africa-EU Partnership 2020-2023. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the achievement of Aspiration 3: ‘An Africa of good governance, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law’ and Aspiration 6 ‘An Africa, whose development is people driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children’ of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

Under this grant and project, the APRM hereby seeks to procure the services of an experienced Individual National Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme “Universal Health Coverage under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya.”

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of the Targeted Review is to identify key issues in universal health under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya” as a way for Kenya to fulfil its economic and social development mandate. In other words, the Targeted Review Report will identify and highlight government efforts universal health in the Country, and give recommendations, for the benefit of the 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).

The duration of the assignment is estimated at thirty (30) days including field days, starting in upon signing the contract. 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 14th day from the date of the contract:

1. A Background paper of about 20 pages;
2. A Key Issues Paper; and
3. A Questionnaire building on APRM Base Questionnaire

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

The Consultant MUST have the following educational backgrounds, experiences and skills and MUST ATTACH THE RELEVANT CERTIFICATES AND TESTIMONIALS:

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

or

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

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

1. Full curriculum vitae that includes information on educational qualifications, professional experience, and expertise.

2. Proof of all academic and professional qualifications through 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 AU Procurement Manual, version 2.0 dated July 2016. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be issued with the Terms of Reference (TORS) for the exercise.

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.aprmau.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] on or before 31^st August 2021 at 11.00am Kenya Time or 12.00 hours SA time. The EOI Shall be Opened on 31^st August 2020 at 11.00 hours Kenya time or 12.00 hours South Africa time.
2. Submission to be titled: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /UH /EUKE /08/2021: INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON “UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”
3. Only bids submitted on time shall be accepted.