Request for Proposal (RFP) at the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA)

Posted by Future on Tue 28th Sep, 2021 - nigeriantenders.com

The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) invites interested and competent consultants/firm's to indicate interest by submitting RFP documents to tender for the following works:

The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) is an organisation charged with the responsibility of facilitating the development and management of the policies and strategies of all sectors to ensure the human, financial and organizational resources to support the successful execution of the national HIV/AIDS response programme in Nigeria.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Request for Proposal for the Engagement of Consultant for Baseline, Midterm and End-Line Assessment of the RSSH-II Thematic Areas

Preamble

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was established in 2002 to provide additional funding to programmes and interventions targeted to tackle AIDS, TB and Malaria in resource constrained countries. The Global Fund provides additional resources to support resource constraint countries to implement its national plans and meet its health goals towards achieving the Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

The Global Fund (GF) has been supporting Nigeria in the strengthening and scale up of health care services in the area of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria for over a decade. Through the Global Fund grants, there has been an increased access to HIV treatment thereby reducing the number of AIDS-related deaths in both adults and children. The availability of the global fund grants has improved service provision, capacity building among health workforce and infrastructures at all levels including private sectors. The provision of additional resources has enabled enhancement of the national health information system.

Scope of Work
The specific roles and responsibilities of the consultants are as follows:

Design the appropriate methodology for the assessment.
Develop questionnaires for data collection.
Provide training for data collectors.
Provide regular feedback and update to the RSSH Project team.
Lead the process of data collection, analysis and report writing.
Supervises the data entry and analysis.
Abstraction of information from the DHIS 2.
Produce reports.

Required Expertise for Baseline, Midterm & End-line Assessment Consultants

Consultant 1 - Lead Consultant:

Advanced degree (M.Sc./M.Phil. or Ph.D.) in social science, Epidemiology, public health, bio-statistics, or other relevant qualification
Candidate must have 18 years and above post-graduation experience
The Consultant must have previous experience in conducting evaluation activities
Knowledge and practical experience working in the previous in HSS/RSSH projects is mandatory.
Strong background in Monitoring & Evaluation and programming is essential
Excellent analytical and report writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to facilitate and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Have strong background on Quantitative and qualitative research methods
Facilitate meetings during the process of the assessment

Consultant 2- DHIS 2 Specialist:

Advanced degree (M.Sc./M.Phil. or Ph.D.) in social science, Epidemiology, public health, Bio-statistics, or other relevant qualification
Candidate must have 15 years and above post-graduation experience
Knowledge and practical experience working in the previous in HSS/RSSH projects is mandatory.
Must have a strong understanding of the DHIS 2 Setup and experience in nationwide DHIS 2 rollouts. Previous or current experience working with Federal Ministry of Health is an added advantage.
Excellent analytical and report writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to facilitate and work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Application Closing Date

12 noon Thursday, 7th October, 2021.

Submission of Documents

The detailed Proposal must be in English Language and submitted in three (3) hard copies each (one original & two copies) 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 "Baseline, Midterm & End-Line Assessment of the RSSH-II Thematic Areas" 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:

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,

F.C.T Abuja.

Email: procurement@naca.gov.ng

Notes / Disclaimer

Late submissions will not be accepted.
NACA shall verify any or all documents and claims made by applicants and will disqualify consultants with falsified documents and claims.
If it is determined that submitted documents and claims have been falsified, the consultant may face prosecution in a court of Law.
NACA shall not be held responsible for any disqualified proposal as a result of any omission or deletion relating to the submission guidelines.
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.
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.

For more clarifications on this RFP document, please Click here (PDF).