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
- Feedback presentation of the review process, findings, and recommendations for senior Ministry of Health leadership and stakeholders
- Validated MPR report
- New Kenya Malaria Strategy 2023-2028
- 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.
