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Eoi Name:
ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTING FIRM TO CONDUCT LONG LASTING INSECTICIDE TREATED NETS (LLINS) POST HANG-UP SURVEY FOR THE NUTRITION AND MALARIA CONTROL FOR CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT (NMCCSP)
Pack #:
MOH/2012/RFP/NMCCSP/LHPS/01
Post Date:
12th December, 2012
Submit Date:
27th December, 2012
Tender Cat:
Consultancy Services
Agency:
Nkawie Government Hospital
Industry:
General
Description:
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONDUCTING LONG LASTING INSECTICIDE TREATED NETS (LLINs) POST HANG-UP SURVEY FOR THE NUTRITION AND MALARIA CONTROL FOR CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT (NMCCSP)

1. Background

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Bank is implementing a comprehensive set of public health interventions in target districts in eight regions under the Nutrition and Malaria Control for Child Survival Project(NMCCSP). The aim is to contribute to the reduction in the high prevalence of avoidable child and maternal morbidities and mortalities attributable particularly to nutrition and malaria in line with efforts aimed at achieving MDG 4 and 5. The aim is to improve utilization of selected community-based health and nutrition services for children under the age of two and pregnant women in selected districts. The project interventions include growth promotion, health and nutrition education, vitamin A supplementation, deworming and provision of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs).

The project focuses on improving nutrition and child care practices and preventing the persistent occurrence of malaria in the country and consequently contributing to wealth creation. The project links up with many other projects which focus on child survival interventions such as the High Impact Rapid Delivery Approach (HIRD). The number of districts covered under this project is 77 in the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Central, Volta, Ashanti, Greater Accra and Western Regions).

2. Project development objective and key indicators

The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve utilization of selected community-based health and nutrition services for children under the age of two and pregnant women in selected districts. The PDO is being achieved by: (i) strengthening institutional capacity of relevant central, regional and district governments to bring cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration for effective and efficient management for results; (ii) creating demand for and expanding community-based delivery of selected health and nutrition services directly related to health and nutrition outcomes (e.g. promoting child growth through BCC at community and household level); and (iii) accelerating provision and promoting the utilization of LLINs for malaria prevention.

As part of increasing access to LLINs, the project through the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) provided LLINs for distribution to beneficiaries in the implementing districts. The NMCP initiated a door-to-door hang up campaign to provide Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs) and hang these LLINs in houses of recipients. This approach was chosen to ensure that more people in the country own long lasting insecticide treated nets and sleep under them.

3. Target Areas and Target Groups

Under the project, community-based health and nutrition programs will be implemented in five regions (77 districts) and three other strategically chosen areas: all districts in Northern, Upper West, Upper East, Volta, and Central Regions and one area (district or sub-metro) each in Western Region, Accra, and Kumasi. To improve child survival, growth and development, the main target group of the project is children under the age of two and pregnant women in the target areas. The general population will indirectly benefit from other interventions such as enforcement of salt iodization and revision and development of strategies for micronutrient deficiency control, including small-scale food fortification.

4. BroadObjective

This study seeks to determine the processes, acceptability, coverage and utilization of LLINs in the prevention of Malaria within the implementing districts.

5. Scope of Assignment

• Desk review of relevant documents
• Design and test survey tools
• Identify and train data collectors
• Collect data from intervention sites using appropriate survey sampling method
• Data entry, cleaning and detailedanalysis
• Report writing with appropriate recommendations

6. Requirements
Interested Firms must provide a statement of capability, indicating clearly the area of core competencies of the firm as well as the experience of the firm, as outlined below:

• Reputable Client base (List all Clients for which similar assignments have been undertaken within the last five years)
• Qualifications and experience of proposed staff
• Knowledge and experience of staff in qualitative and quantitative research will be an asset
• Experience of staff in conducting research in the health sector in Ghana will be an advantage

Submissions must include brochures, description of similar assignments, methodology etc. This information shall be in addition to the following certified documents:

• Authenticated copies of the Certificate of Registration of the Consulting Firm, VAT Registration Certificate, Valid SSNIT and Internal Revenue Service Certification

• Signed CV’s of the proposed professional staff. Key information should include number of years spent working for the Firm and degree of responsibility held in various assignments during the last five (5) years.

7. Selection
This Expression of Interest is open to eligible and reputable Consulting Firm(s) with Experience in qualitative and quantitative research; clear understanding of data gathering, data entry analysis and report writing. The Firm will be selected in accordance with theprocedures set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as well as the World Bank Guidelines (Current edition).

Interested Consulting Firms must submit One original clearly marked ‘ORIGINAL” and Three additional copies clearly marked “COPIES” of their Expression of Interest all enclosed in an outer envelope marked: “CONSULTING SERVICES FOR CONDUCTING LONG LASTING INSECTICIDE TREATED NETS POST HANG-UP SURVEY FOR THE NUTRITION AND MALARIA CONTROL FOR CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT” – DO NOT OPEN UNLESS IN THE PRESENCE OF SELECTION COMMITTEE”.

Expressions of Interest should be delivered to the address shown below at or before 10: 00 AM on 27thDecember, 2012.

THE PROCUREMENT UNIT: ROOM 5
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
28TH FEBRUARY ROAD
NEAR DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL LOTTERIES
P.O BOX MB 44
Tel. 233 0302 674033/668782
E-mail: procurement@moh.gov.gh(for queries only)
NB: Electronic Submission will not be allowed.





SIGNED…………………………………………
ROBERT JOSEPH METTLE-NUNOO
DEPUTY MINISTER OF HEALTH





Source of Funds:
-
Region:
Greater Accra
District:
Accra Metropolitan District
Contact Person:
JOYCELYN AZEEZ
Email :
procurement@moh.gov.gh
Tel :
233 0302 674033/668782
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0302 674032
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