Technical assistance in drafting the annual health report 2017 of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Kiribati
Purpose of the contract
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services of Kiribati is publishing annual health reports and health bulletins on a regular basis with key health statistics and outcomes in line with the Ministry Strategic Plan 2016 – 2019. This contract is to support the Ministry to draft the annual health report 2017 which is a monitoring tool for the strategic plan. Key health statistics collected for this report will allow tracking progress against the plan.
Background
Kiribati endorsed the Ministry Strategic Plan 2016 – 2019 which is aligned with key health related objectives of the Kiribati Development Plan 2016 – 19. This strategic plan addresses health issues and contains health indicators that will measure the impact of health programmes in the respective next four years. It also identifies vision, goals, guiding principles and strategic objectives that the Ministry will follow in implementing the plans.
The Ministry had published the annual health reports until 2011. It also published the health statistics bulletin for 2015 and 2016. Annual health reporting provides a broader perspective in evaluating health programmes and services with key health outcome and service indicators. The health statistics bulletin largely focuses on demonstrating and analysing the indicators only.
WHO has been providing technical support for Member States to review and analyse their achievements and gaps in implementing health plans and programmes. Annual health reporting remains a key activity for robust National Health Policies, Strategies and Plans (NHPSP), which also helps to track the progress towards Universal Health Coverage. Given the importance of annual health reporting, this contract is to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Service of Kiribati to draft the annual health report 2017 with health indicators.
Work to be performed
Method(s) to carry out the activity
Field visit to work with key technical officers to draft the report
Output/s
In collaboration with WHO PHS, WHO Country Liaison Office for Kiribati and the MHMS, the contractor will:
- Collect necessary health data of calendar year 2017 which include:
- Key health indicators for demographics, health outcomes and service utilisation indicators that are to be covered by the health report
- Key health system indicators for governance, human resources, health financing (esp. overseas medical costs), medicines and procurement, health information systems, and health service availability
- For health service availability, it is recommended to use the Health Resources Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS)
- Other relevant data as advised
- Conduct consultations with key MHMS officials and stakeholders about achievements, bottlenecks and lessons learnt during implementation in 2017
- Draft the draft annual health report 2017 in line with the Strategic Plan and submit for review. Consult with all relevant stakeholders for final draft.
Specific requirements
- Education required: Medical doctor with working experience in public health sector or PhD in public health, health service management or health policy
- Experience required: At least seven years of working experience in public health sector, including more than five years of international work experience in above areas. Experience working in multiple Pacific islands countries would be an asset.
- Language requirements: Written and spoken fluency in English is essential.
Competencies
- Communicating in a credible and effective way;
- Producing results;
- Moving forward in a changing environment; and
- Fostering integration and teamwork
Place of assignment
Home country; South Tarawa, Kiribati
Timeline/Duration of assignment
The duration for the assignment is from 19 March to 13 April 2018, with 20 working days.
Proposed activities - Due dates
1. Draft workplan submitted - 21 March
2. Visit Kiribati to review the outcome of the implementation in 2017 and health indicators. This activity also includes a wide country consultation with MHMS officials and other stakeholders (15 working days in Kiribati) - 6 April
3. Desktop work (5 working days at home country) - 13 April
4. Submit the final report - 13 April
Deliverable(s) to be submitted during and after the period of the assignment including manner of delivery and payment
0% upon signature of the contract
40% upon submission of the progress report: 28 March
60% upon submission of the final report: 13 April
Detailed cost breakdown
Description Cost
Daily professional rate (preferably, 15 days) X (submit your expected daily rate) = ________
Perdiem (including travel days from home country) = _____________
Return flight costs = ____________
Miscellaneous (if any, specify) = ____________
Total = ______________
Applications
Qualified and interested individuals should submit an application letter, CV, and quotation to wpfjidpsprocurement@who.int by 7 March 2018. Please use Tender Notice No. 68636 as subject to all submissions. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted