Lead Consultant to support Malaria Program Review and Development of the Kenya Malaria Strategic Plan 2023-2028 and Review of the Kenya Malaria Policy

LOCATION: Nairobi, with workshop-related travel and visits to counties during field validation exercise. Direct costs including transportation and accommodation during the field visits will be covered by the CHISU Program.

SUPERVISOR: Resident Advisor, CHISU.

BACKGROUND

Kenya is planning to conduct a malaria program review (MPR) for the Kenya Malaria Strategy (KMS) 2019-2023. The review will be conducted in four phases, namely: planning phase, desk review phase, external validation, and programme strengthening that involves development of a new strategic plan. This will be the final evaluation of the malaria program performance at the end of the five-year implementation period of the current strategy. A mid-term review (MTR) was conducted in 2022 and covered review of the 2019/2022 period. It is envisaged that the recommendation of both the MPR and MTR shall inform development of the next strategic plan. The following are the objectives of the MPR:

  • To assess progress of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) towards the epidemiological and entomological impact targets of the KMS 2019-2023
  • To review the level of financing of the NMCP
  • To review the capacity of the NMCP to implement planned activities in the KMS 2019-2023
  • To review the attainment of programme outcome targets
  • To define the programming implications of the lessons learned to guide the development of a new malaria strategy
  • To update the Kenya Malaria Policy 2010
  • To develop the new Kenya Malaria Strategy (2023-2028) and the accompanying monitoring and evaluation plan

We are seeking to hire a lead consultant to support the MPR, updating of the malaria policy, and development of the new malaria strategy.

SCOPE OF WORK

The specific scope of work for the lead consultant entails achievement of the following tasks: MPR and development of the new Kenya Malaria Strategy

Task

Phase 1: Planning

  • Participate in MPR planning meetings
  • Update MPR roadmap, as required
  • Support development of tools for the MPR
  • Facilitate the MPR inception workshop

Level of Effort (days): 9 days

Deliverable: MPR tools, updated roadmap

Phase 2: Thematic desk review

  • Guide the teams in conducting thematic desk reviews
  • Lead the team working on the program management thematic area
  • Review reports from the teams conducting thematic desk review
  • Facilitate a workshop to consolidate the thematic desk review reports
  • Review the thematic desk review reports
  • Consolidate the thematic desk review reports into the draft MPR report
  • Revise the draft MPR report as needed (incorporate inputs from reviewers)

Level of Effort (days): 10 days

Deliverable: Consolidated desk review report (draft MPR report)

Phase 3: External validation

  • Avail documents required by the WHO team for external validation of the MPR report
  • Provide technical guidance to the team during external validation
  • Document recommendations from the external validators
  • Lead the revision of the MPR report

Level of Effort (days): 7 days

Deliverable: Final (validated) MPR report

Phase 4: Program strengthening

  • Facilitate a strategy development workshop
  • Guide the strategy development team in drafting the new strategy
  • Review the draft strategy
  • Revise strategy based on comments from WHO external consultants

Level of Effort (days): 14 days

Deliverable: Updated Kenya Malaria Strategy

2. Review of the Kenya Malaria Policy

Task

a. Review current policy and other resource materials to identify areas requiring revision

Level of Effort (days): 8 days

Deliverable: PowerPoint presentation(s)

b. Facilitate discussions with key stakeholders as part of an analysis of the issues identified

Level of Effort (days): 2 days

Deliverable: Draft (updated) Malaria Policy

c. Present the recommended changes to the malaria health sector working group meeting

Level of Effort (days): 1 day

Deliverable: PowerPoint presentation(s)

d. Revise the draft (updated) Malaria Policy based on feedback from stakeholders

Level of Effort (days): 4 days

Deliverable: Updated Malaria Policy

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT – 60 days

EXPECTED OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES

  1. Feedback presentation of the review process, findings, and recommendations for senior Ministry of Health leadership and stakeholders
  2. Validated MPR report
  3. New Kenya Malaria Strategy 2023-2028
  4. Revised malaria policy

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES/COMPETENCIES

An advanced degree in a health-related field such as public health, epidemiology, international health or a related field

  • 10 years or greater experience in management of public health programmes in developing country contexts.
  • Prior experience with health system evaluations/reviews/surveys or malaria programme reviews.
  • Experience working in international health organizations or funding agencies.
  • Experience with data analytical skills including advanced Excel and basic computer skills.
  • Good understanding of health systems of low- and middle-income countries.
  • Demonstrable ability to work with Ministry of Health teams.
  • Excellent writing abilities and skills, with evidence of having produced high quality reports for high level audiences and assignments.

Salary Range: commensurate with skills, experience, and job fit

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 15/12/2023.

How to apply

This is a Consultancy position based in Nairobi, Kenya with field travels. Interested candidates should submit their CV and one-page cover letter to recruitment@insupplyhealth.com with the subject Lead Consultant. JSI shall review the CVs on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. JSI is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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