Consultant (Support Community Driven Interventions) at Jigawa State Malaria Control Booster Project

We require suitable qualified candidates t fill the position below

Position: Consultant (Support Community Driven Interventions) (CDI)

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Malaria Control Booster Project in the country. Jigawa State Government has signed a subsidiary Credit Agreement for this credit and intends to apply part of the credit to cover eligible payments for consulting services to ensure an adequate support to State implementing entities and their Community Driven Interventions (CDI) focal points, the services of a Consulting Firm/Non-governmental Organization (Technical Assistance) will be required, for community strengthening to deliver the interventions in the state.

 

1.       Overview

The Consulting firm/Non-governmental Organization will support the State PIU   focal person in providing the overall vision, direction, leadership, and management   into strengthening malaria control interventions using the CDI approach. The Consulting firm/NGO will be required to support the State PIU in implementing the following:

 

2.       Responsibility

 

Health care providers (health workers and community volunteers) trained on delivery of malaria control and prevention commodities through CDI approach

Conduct training for PIU on CDI process Conduct training for LGA implementation teams on delivery of malaria control and prevention services through the CDI approach Conduct training of community volunteers on delivery of malaria control and prevention services through the CDI approach

Approach communities to introduce the CDI model for malaria control

Advocacy and introductory meetings in the LGAs Advocacy and introductory meetings in the communities

Community outreach

Introduce program to community leaders Participate in the conduct of community mapping

Monitoring and Supervision

Ensure timely reporting between communities and health centers, and health centers and LGAs Monitor and facilitate adequate supply of commodities between LGAs and health centers and down to communities to avoid stock-outs Conduct supportive supervision to the LGAs and communities Monitor implementation of intervention: provide reporting to the State PIU

Improving enabling environment and coordination of malaria control in the State

Identify and involve all key stakeholders in malaria control in the state Assist in the meeting of all stakeholders with potentials for contributing to malaria control

3.       Required Profile of the Consulting Firm/Non-governmental Organization.

The Consulting firm/NGO for this assignment should have the following expertise:

1.       At least one staff skilled in M&E with 5 years experience in community based intervention

2.       At least one staff member with a minimum of a degree in public health,

Sociology, social work, community development, nursing or related field

3.       Staff with excellent writing, analytical and communication skills

4.       Previous experience in working in community development

5.       Previous experience in community mobilization and training

6.       Previous experience in implementing CDI

7.       Understand the local cultures of the State

8.       Able to communicate in one of the major local languages of the State.

 

Location of the assignment: the consultant/Firm will support the implementation of Malaria intervention using the CDI approach in 2 LGAs to be selected.

4.       Duration of Assignment: one-year assignment to start in July 2010. Based on performance, this assignment could be renewed for a longer period.

5.       Deliverables

• Timeliness in conduct/report of activities
• Monthly/Quarterly report to the State PIU
• Effective monitoring & supervision method to ensure access to commodities by the beneficiaries with minimal losses.
• Any other activities /deliverables subject to consideration during contract negotiations.

 

6.       Selection Method:

• Consultant Qualification (CQ)

 

The Consultant /Firm will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: for Selection and Employment of Consultant/Firms by World Bank Borrowers,. 2004 edition

 

Interested Consultant /Firms may obtain further information at the address below from 10:00am – 4:00pm local time, Monday to Friday. Expressions of Interest must be submitted in six (6) hard copies to the address below by 4:00pm on or before 30^th March, 2011, with inscription on the envelops

 

SUBJECT:   Expression of Interest for Community Drives Interventions (CDI).

 

The Project Manager,

Jigawa State Malaria Control Booster Project

Block 6, Room 1, Old Secretariat, Dutse

Jigawa State.

Tel: 08065284209 or 08069299329

Email: drkabirc@yahoo.com or auwalonel@yahoo.com