Request for Proposal (RFP) at World Health Organization (WHO)

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The World Health Organization (WHO) invites interested and reliable contractor(s) to tender RFP documents for the following works:

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution states its main objective as "the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health".

Applications are invited for:

Title: Request for Proposal for the Deployment of Mobile Technology as Mobile Health Insurance Towards Achievement of UHC in Bayelsa, Enugu, Sokoto and FCT

Objective

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to enter into a contractual agreement with a successful bidder and select a suitable contractor to carry out the following work "Deployment of Mobile Technology as Mobile Health Insurance towards achievement of UHC in Bayelsa, Enugu, Sokoto, and FCT".

WHO is an Organization that is dependent on the budgetary and extra-budgetary contributions it receives for the implementation of its activities. Bidders are, therefore, requested to propose the best and most cost effective solution to meet WHO requirements, while ensuring a high level of service.

Scope of Work

Design of mobile health insurance implementation protocol
Desk review of available relevant documents on health insurance in the State including operational guidelines and enabling law.
Deployment of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)technology for Registration /Enrollment, Payments, Balance check, Personal Profile Update, Quick Help Desk, Imo and Anambra State Health Insurance Plan, Search for Hospital, Claims Processing, etc.
Development of custom hazzle-free mobile telecommunication options for payment of health insurance premiums
Engagement with all Telecommunication companies for enablement of dedicated short-codes and integration into SSHIS
Deployment of automated adoption tree for innovative coverage of the informal sector
Integration of the mobile technology solutions to existing ICT platforms of SSHIS and NIN
Develop operational guidelines for use by the Imo and Anambra States for sustainability.
Collaborate with the Consultant handling the operations research aspect of the assignment.
Report writing

Specific Deliverable's

Mobile health insurance implementation protocol
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)technology for Registration /Enrollment, Payments, Balance check, Personal Profile Update, Quick Help Desk, Imo State Health Plan, Search for Hospital, Claims Processing, etc
Dedicated short-codes from telecommunications companies integrated into SSHIS operations
Custom hazzle-free mobile telecommunication options for payment of health insurance premiums
Automated adoption tree for innovative coverage ofthe informal sector
Mobile technology solutions integrated into existing ICT platforms of SSHIS
Operational guidelines for use by the States
A detailed consultancy report

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience of Consultants/Firms

Essential: University degree in Computer Science/ICT Medicine, Public Health, Health
Financing/Economics, Economics,Social Sciences, Business Development and Administration,Law.
Essential: Previous experience in the design and implementation of similar projects at the national and state health insurance schemes is compulsory
Desirable: Advanced Qualifications in Computer Science/ICT Medicine, Public Health, Health Financing/Economics, Economics,Social Sciences, Business Development and Administration, Law, and other related areas.
Desirable:At least 10 years’ experience and technical expertise in providing sustainable ICT Solutions, Health Insurance Management, Business strategy development and management, Public Health, Health Financing, Public Finance Management, and Health Administration.
Expertise in ICT Programming, Mobile Financing, Business Logic, and Health Insurance administration will be an advantage.
Extensive Knowledge of Nigeria’s health system and health financing landscape
Demonstrated ability to provide sound methodological and technical advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders and partners at national, State, and LGA levels including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Accountant General, NCC, community members, etc.
Demonstrated ability to work with telecommunication companies in Nigeria in similar projects will be an advantage
Ability to analyze political contexts, interact, and negotiate effectively with multiple interests at the political level.
Demonstrated ability to innovate, integrate, synthesize and communicate complex concepts and ideas verbally and in writing.

Application Closing Date

17:00 hours, 2nd November, 2021.

Submission of Documents

All complete proposals and documents should be sent in (Two (2)) hard copies, labelled "Master Copy" and "Copy” and (One (1)] USB key(s) marked "REF NO:ULC-HFI/2021/10/018" and delivered to:

Red Star Express,

Plot 882 Tafawa Balewa Way,

Opposite Nicon Luxury Hotels Entrance Gate,

Plot 3, Conakry Crescent by Skylarks Pharmacy,

Wuse Zone 3,

F.C.T - Abuja.

DHL International Nigeria Limited,

Hafsat Plaza,

Constitution Avenue,

Opposite World Trade Centre, Central Area,

F.C.T - Abuja.

E-mail: afwcongprocurement@who.int

For more clarification on this RFP, please Click Here (PDF).

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