Request for Proposal (RFP) - Engagement of Zonal Consultants for Mapping of Providers at the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA)

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The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) invites qualified / reputable consultant(s) to tender RFP 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 (RFP) - Engagement of Zonal Consultants for Mapping of Providers of ANC / Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Services in 6 Geopolitical Zones

Background

All pregnant women are expected to be provided with quality service irrespective of their location and socio-economic status. However, in Nigeria, only one third of pregnant women have access to services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services. Among the many reasons is the fact these services are only available in about 25% of the approximately 25,000 antenatal clinics listed in the health facility registry maintained by the Federal Ministry of Health. Even at facilities that are listed as providing PMTCT services, the full range of HIV services they offer is uncertain as are the linkages between PMTCT, adult ART and paediatric ART services.

This situation has contributed to poor PMTCT and paediatric HIV indices. By the end of 2020, the coverage of PMTCT was as low as 44%. Globally, Nigeria contributes the highest percentages of HIV positive pregnant women who are not on treatment (24%), babies with new HIV infections (14%), and children who die from AIDS-related causes (12%).

The National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCP) has worked with all 36+1 states to develop state-specific frameworks to remedy the poor PMTCT and paediatric indices. The first key action in these frameworks is the identification and mapping of health facilities that provide antenatal care./PMTCT services. During this process, the HIV and related services each facility provides will be documented and selected data extracted. A substantial proportion of pregnant women receive antenatal care from traditional birth attendants (TBA) and other unskilled providers outside formal health facilities. Therefore, TBAs and their service delivery points will also be mapped as part of this process. The information provided by this mapping exercise will be used to designate all providers of antenatal services/PMTCT as hubs or spokes and for other programmatic actions.

Task Description and Responsibility

Participation in technical consultation at national and state level for planning and execution of the mapping process,
Development of comprehensive technical reports on the mapping exercise for each of the Zones using an agreed reporting template,
Support collection of data in assigned zones through technical assistance to NASCP, SMOHs and LGA teams,
Conduct training of State/LGA teams for implementation of this mapping assignment.

Qualifications/Requirements

Advanced degree in public health, social sciences, or other related area
A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in programme/project management with experience in HIV programming is essential
Excellent English language writing skills
Ability to deliver reports in MS Word format, use of Excel spreadsheets required
Experience in data analysis
Experience in GIS mapping
Previous experience in performing similar assignments will be an asset
Excellent facilitation and team management experience will be an advantage

Application Closing Date

12:00 noon Thursday, 16th December, 2021.

Submission of Documents

Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Proposals with requested documents to the address below:

Attention:

Assistant Director (Procurement Unit),

National AIDS / STIs Control Programme,

Edo House, 75 Ralph Shoidende Street,

Central Business District,

Garki - (FCT) Abuja.

Guideline for Submission and Opening of Documents

A complete set of Proposal documents and Term of Reference (ToR) in the English Language for the zonal consultant to provide technical assistance for mapping of providers of antenatal care / Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Services in the 6 geopolitical zones.
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 financial proposal.
The original of the Technical Proposal with copies in one (1) envelope and the original of the Financial Proposal with copies in another envelope, duly marking the envelopes as "Technical" and "Financial" shall be individually enclosed.
The two (2) envelopes shall then be enclosed and sealed in one (1) single outer envelope, and clearly marked at the topmost right corner "Zonal Consultant to provide Technical Assistance for Mapping of Providers of Antenatal Care / Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Services in the 6 geopolitical zones" and the Name, Address, Email and Phone Number of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope, with acknowledgement to NASCP office at the address above.

Notes / Disclaimer

The submission (s) received will be opened immediately after closing at NASCP Conference Room in the presence of representatives that choose to attend.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
NASCP 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.
NASCP 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 construed as a contract to any Consultant, nor shall it entitle any Consultant submitting documents to claim any indemnity from NASCP.
NASCP 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 a reason.

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