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

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The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) invites interested and reliable consulting firms to indicate interest by submitting proposal documents 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 Individual Consulting Services - Engagement of Consultants for Drug Management System and Financial Management System in 12 States

Preamble

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) invites proposals for consulting services for the following assignment: Consultants for Drug Management system and Financial Management for Drug Revolving fund in 12 states.

The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the existing state DRF/DMA in line with the national SMSS guidelines and capacitate state DRF managers to use recommended state-prescribed guidelines to handle health commodities and manage their DRF and monitor.

Scope of Work

Drug Management System Consultant:

Support state to conduct a situation analysis of the state health supply system
Support states with reliable supply of low-cost and effective essential medicine, locally appropriate fee schedules
Provide technical support to states to conduct quantification, procurement, warehousing and distribution of PHP and EM
Support states with determination of exemption policies
Support states through advocacy to deploy required human resource,
Support states with appropriate training and capacity building of the state DRF/DMA technical team
Support states with use of appropriate devices and technology
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents, and review of high-level deliverables.
Develop and maximize social marketing strategies based on M&E findings
Detect inadequacies in the state health supply system and recommend corrective actions.
Assist monitoring and evaluation team in qualitative and quantitative surveys
Consult technical team to identify and reach targeted health facilities
Approach donor agencies and international NGOs as part of business development.
Support states to put systems in place that will ensure compliance to standards in managing health commodities (distribution, stock management, equipment, premises).
Any other duty that may be assigned by the National Coordinator, NPSCMP

Finance Management System Consultant:

Evaluate the DRF operation in the state and identify gaps, weaknesses and strength
Assess the DRF structure and operations with emphasis on the financial system
Design a financial system for the DRF operation that will promote sustainable financing for health care services
Support the states for continued or increasing levels of government funding for health
Develop a business model for financing and financial management
Provide business like orientation to personnel
Institute an efficient and audit wise financial management (effective and transparent fund management) and supply management
Support the states to ensure strict measures for accountability are in place
Support to states through advocacy to deploy the required human resource and build capacity for financial management.
Number of Consultants Required:
One Drug System consultant in each state (Kano, Yobe, Adamawa, Nassarawa, Plateau, Imo, Edo, Delta, Akwa-Ibom, Ondo, Ekiti and Lagos (State CMS and FCMS) and One financial Consultant supporting the 12 states.

Required Qualification / Experience

Drug management system consultant:

The prospective candidate for this assignment shall possess the required minimum education:

A minimum of university degree in Pharmacy B. Pham, Pharm D.
A masters’ degree in clinical pharmacy, Public Health, Health Economics or Supply chain Management will be an advantage

Required Minimum Experience:

A minimum of Ten (10) years cognate experience in public and/or private sector including health organizations is highly desirable
Significant experience / understanding in establishing DRF schemes or significant experience in operating, managing and evaluating DRF schemes in Nigeria or other sub-saharan African countries
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional level experience in Health Logistics, Hospital Pharmacy practice, Medication management
Knowledge of the major issues affecting health products supply chain management and financing in Nigeria
Good experience in strategic planning, operations management, organizational and change management, policy formulation and development are required
Experience in working with government partners and other stakeholders in public sector development programs
In-depth knowledge of Nigeria health system with emphasis on her public health and supply chain systems; Essential Medicines Management, National Drug Policy etc
Rich background in health economics/pharmacoeconomics
Sound knowledge of Nigeria drug market and public procurement policy
Experience in public health coordination, leadership, governance, innovation and rewards
Competence in Logistics system design
Experience of working effectively within a matrix management / project management environment
Experience in the development of national tools and documents
Experience of working on donor funded projects = Global Fund, PEPFAR etc
Other skills in IT

Finance Management System Consultant:

The prospective candidate for this assignment shall possess the required minimum education:

A minimum of a university degree in accounting/accountancy, economics, management or related disciplines
A masters’ degree in business administration, MBA, Health economics or management will be an advantage
A national or international certification in finance, accounting and auditing e.g. ACA, CEA will be an added advantage

Required Minimum Experience:

A minimum of Ten (10) years cognate experience in public and/or private sector including health organizations is highly desirable
Significant experience / understanding in establishing DRF schemes or significant experience in setting up, operating, managing and evaluating financial system for DRF schemes in Nigeria or other sub-Saharan African countries
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional level experience in financial analysis, audit, administration and financial management
Expert knowledge in health economics and financing
Knowledge of the major issues affecting health products supply chain management and financing in Nigeria
Good experience in strategic planning, operations management, organizational and change management, policy formulation and development are required
Rich background in health economics/Pharmacoeconomics
Sound knowledge of Nigeria drug market and public procurement policy
Experience in public health financing, coordination, leadership, governance, innovation and rewards
Experience of working effectively within a matrix management / project management environment
Experience in the development of national tools and documents
Experience of working on donor funded projects = Global Fund, PEPFAR etc
Excellent IT skill

Application Closing Date

12:00 noon, 15th November, 2021.

Opening of Documents

The submission (s) received will be opened immediately after closing at NACA Conference Room in the presence of consultants that choose to attend.

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 "Consultant for Drug Management system and Financial Management for Drug Revolving fund in states" and the Name, Address, Email and Phone Number of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope and delivered to:

Head Procurement,

National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA),

Ground Floor Room 108,

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.

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