Consultancy Services to Strengthen Procurement and Supply Chain Management in Kiribati

Item Description:

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations. The objective of WHO (www.who.int) is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. “Health”, as defined in the WHO Constitution, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. WHO’s main function is to act as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work.

The Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) is one of the six regions of the World Health Organization. Headquartered in Manila, Philippines, we work with health authorities and other partners in 37 countries and areas with more than one quarter of the world’s population.

BACKGROUND

Kiribati is an island republic in the Central Pacific, comprising 33 coral atolls and isles stretching along the equator, with most of its land area at or just above sea level. Given its unique geography, Kiribati is faced with challenges in terms of reliable supply of essential medicines and their distribution to the outer islands.

The Kiribati MHMS is currently preparing for the next annual tender of essential medical supplies. A pharmaceutical expert is needed to review the current system, support the tender preparation and assist in strengthening procurement and distribution system.

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

The purpose of the Consultancy is to support the Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MHMS) of the Republic of Kiribati to improve availability of essential medical supplies by strengthening procurement and supply chain management.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT

Output 1: Procurement and Supply Chain Management System reviewed

Deliverable 1: Report with the following analysis

• Organization and staffing at MHMS, LMIS, product selection and forecasting, inventory control procedures, warehousing & storage, transport and distribution
• sources of medical supplies, performance of existing wholesalers, quality assurance procedures, medical expenditure, and tender documents

Output 2: Forecasting of need and budget estimation

• Support stocktaking and forecasting of the needs considering intensified efforts by the MHMS to provide more health services at primary health care level through Role Delineation Policy implementation

Deliverable 2: Multi-year procurement plan with budget estimation and gaps

Output 3: Annual Tender supported

Deliverable 3: Support tender preparations, selection, and awarding of contract

Output 4: Final report submitted

Deliverable 4: Consultancy report, with all products/materials produced in annex submitted no later than 30 March 2020.

METHODS TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY

Work will consist of desk research, meetings with key stakeholders, writing/reviewing editing plans and supporting documents, and working on daily basis with MHMS Pharmacy department.  All work must be closely coordinated with the WHO Country Liaison Office in Kiribati, the WHO health systems team in the Division of Pacific Technical Support, and with MHMS counterparts.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Essential:  University degree in pharmacy, logistics, public health, or a related discipline.

Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in public health and/or logistics

EXPERIENCE

Essential: At least five years’ international experience working on procurement and supply chain management of essential medical products

Desirable: Experience working in the Pacific

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, thinking and writing skills

LANGUAGES

• Expert level written and oral communication skill in English.

COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Start date:  14 October 2019

Duration of contract:  5 months

Place of assignment

Kiribati 1st Mission: 14 Oct- 19 Dec 2019.  2nd Mission: 13 Jan – 26 March 2019

Medical clearance 

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

APPLICATIONS

Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV {for individual contractors} or Company Profile {for institutional applications} and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by 27 September 2019

The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications make them a suitable candidate for this position and should include their proposed daily consultancy fee and availability.

Please use Tender Notice No. WPRO/2019-09/KIR_HSI/TN97175/mom as subject to all submission.  Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Peter Ellison – wproungm@who.int, Tel: +63 528 9659, Fax: +63 521 1036
Email: wproungm@who.int
First name: Peter
Surname: Ellison
Telephone country code: Philippines (+63)
Telephone number: 528 9659
Telephone extension: 528 9659
Fax country code: Philippines (+63)
Fax number: 521 1036