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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SOMALIA COVID19 EMERGENCY VACCINATION PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
Individual Selection of Consultant
Country: Federal Government of Somalia
Name of the Project: Somalia COVID19 Emergency Vaccination Project
Consulting Service: PMT Immunization Specialist (Puntland)
Individual/Firm: Individual
Duty Station: Garowe
Deadline: 13th March 2024
Ref No. SO-MOH-FGS-5023-CS-INDV
1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia, through the Federal Ministry of Health, will be implementing Somalia COVID-19 Emergency Vaccination Project and the Additional Financing to the Project. The proposed Project and Additional Financing will form part of an expanded health response to the pandemic. The activities will build on the Bank’s existing health portfolio in the country.
The Somalia COVID-19 Emergency Vaccination Project, funded by the World Bank, has four key components: (i) Vaccine Deployment and Acquisition; (ii) Implementation Management and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) (iii) Continuity of Essential Health Services; and (iv) Strengthening solar-powered cold chain and oxygen delivery.
The Project will focus on expanding the scope of activities in the parent project Somalia COVID-19 Emergency Vaccination Project and adjusting its overall design to be able to finance: (i) strengthening national immunization capacity necessary for the continuity of essential health services; (ii) strengthening service delivery to ensure effective vaccine deployment including effective micro-planning, safe and appropriate transportation, storage, training, ancillary materials, registration, and effective vaccine logistics and a suitable information management system; (iii) monitoring and tracking of vaccine use and recording of any adverse reactions to vaccination; (iv) social mobilization and community engagement to enhance demand, foster confidence and promote the update of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Immunization Specialist position will be a full-time contracted staff position, assigned to the Project Management Team of Puntland State Ministry of Health. The Immunization Specialist will lead and be responsible for COVID-19 Emergency Vaccination Project ensuring the integration of this project in the overall Immunization specific project coordination, implementation, day to day management and oversight of the Vaccination related activities. The Immunization Specialist will collaborate with the PMT Project Manager in the respective and Project Management Teams (PMT to plan and monitor project implementation for immunization roll-out and ensure that the work of the project is aligned to other activities implemented by the FMOH and State-level Ministries of Health. The Immunization Specialist, in carrying out the duties of the post, will liaise closely with the relevant internal and external stakeholders, and ensure that project activities are executed in accordance with the Government of Somalia and World Bank requirements.
2. SCOPE OF WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Project Manager at the PMT of the Ministry of Health - Puntland and in close collaboration with the PCIU Senior Immunization Specialist. The Immunization Specialist is responsible for day-to-day coordination of activities, manage and track implementation progress, and ensure overall compliance with Somalia’s national EPI policy of 2020 and the other national laws and World Bank operational policies pertaining to the project’s Vaccination related activities. The Immunization Specialist will provide professional technical, and operational assistance related to vaccine demand throughout implementation process for the Somalia COVID-19 Vaccination Project, from development planning to delivery of results, by preparing, executing, managing, and implementing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to facilitate project development, implementation, progress monitoring, and evaluating and reporting of results.
The Immunization Specialist is expected to perform the following tasks:
· Work closely with the COVID Project Manager at PMT of the Ministry of Health, FMoH and FMS -to support the immunization program to roll out the Covid-19 vaccines efficiently and effectively.
· Contribute to the revision process of the national vaccine deployment plan for COVID-19 and the updating of the Vaccine Readiness Assessment Tool (VIRAT/VIRAF) as the government expands the eligible population to children below 18.
· Produce an inception report and monthly progress reports to the PMT Project Manager and PCIU Senior Immunization Specialist written documentation on Immunization activities and indicators results, as appropriate.
· Planning and implementing the COVID-19 vaccine deployment, capacity-building, strengthening immunization supply chain management, and Cold Chain management.
· Oversee the identification and recruitment of FMS, regional and district health/immunization teams associated directly with immunization activities, in line with WB requirements;
· Provide technical support and guidance related to the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines and immunization Services and activities, to ensure proper execution of the tasks and the successful and effective attainment of the Project Development Objectives and Key Performance Indicators established for the Project
· Support the COVID19 Project Manager at PMT of the Ministry of Health and PMTs in the preparation of the annual work plan (AWP) in all Immunization related Areas
· Prepare and participate in work planning related to COVID-19 vaccine deployment in line with broader immunization strategy and provide status updates along with the COVID Project Manager at PMT and PMTs to the concerned MOH departments and Ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, and other ministries as relevant.
· Contribute to the establishment of a well-performing working group for the immunization supply chain (iSCM) at state level.
· Provide technical assistance to the Implementation and administration of the immunization services contracts, ensuring accountability and transparency.
S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following www.moh.gov.so or can be provided upon submission of application (by E-mail to the address in paragraph 6.1 below).
SELECTION CRITERIA
The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview.
The PMT Immunization Specialist will possess the following qualifications:
· A degree in public health public health and or medical science, or another relevant technical field. Having master degree in the relevant qualification is an added advantage.
· Minimum 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Public Health Emergency, immunization program, social development program planning, , communication for development, project management, data management and analysis or related areas.
· Experience in designing and managing immunization program performance monitoring systems is desirable.
· Good facilitation, analytical and conflict resolution skills are required.
· Ability to work independently, under pressure, and within deadlines, including strong planning and coordination skills - Effective communication, advocacy and people skills and the ability to communicate with various stakeholders and to express concisely and clearly ideas and concepts in written and oral form. - Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills, with ability to lead/train a group of individuals and impart knowledge.
· In-depth knowledge on immunization, introduction of new vaccines, knowledge on AEFI, risk management, writing strategies, policies, knowledge and experience with data collection, data management analysis and reporting are essential. - Solid knowledge and expertise working with multiple technical agencies working in the immunization field
· Familiarity with country, government structures and MOH partners is desirable.
· Relevant experience in a UN system agency and/or government organization is desirable.
· Excellent written and oral communication in Somali and English is required.
· Ability to effectively work with colleagues at various levels (from junior to the most senior levels) to maintain a focus on project objectives with transparency and adherence to FGS and World Bank procedures and policies
· Excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills with the ability to handle complex situations
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle conflict constructively, tactfully, and positively
· Strong prioritization skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and to lead teams to effectively balance competing work demands
· Proven ability to deliver results in complex and challenging environments; experience working in Somalia and/ or other fragile and conflict-affected situations an asset
· Proven ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical andnon-technicalaudiences
3. REPORTING
The Immunization Specialist will report to PMT Project Manager and closely working, supporting the PCIU Senior Immunization Specialist and technical departments at federal state levels and the technical working groups in the execution of duties.
4. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT:
The PMT Immunization Specialist will be engaged on a full-time basis and is expected to commence after signed contract for an initial period of 12 months, with a trial period of 6 months. The contract is renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
5. DUTY STATION
The Immunization Specialist will be based in the PMT within the Ministry of Health – Puntland State of Somalia, with frequent site visits to health facilities to support project understanding and implementation.
The Ministry of Health and Human Services now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017 August 2018 and November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
Interested applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.
Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below emails on or before 13th March 2024 at 16:00 hours E.A.T.
6.1: Address:
The General Director; Ministry of Health and Human Services
Federal Government of Somalia
Corso Somalia Street, P.O. Box 22, Shangani, Mogadishu, Somalia
Email Address: [email protected]
with copies to: [email protected] and [email protected];
Submit your application with the following as your subject: PMT Immunization Specialist (Puntland) -SO-MOH-FGS-5023-CS-INDV