DSW Health / Commodity Security Situation Baseline Study Consultancy Services in Mombasa Kenya

Consultancy Services: Baseline Study

DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organization with its headquarters in Hannover, liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels as well as country offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. 

Our main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building of local partners.

With support from the European Union, DSW and WOFAK are implementing the project “Together for mothers and children - Strengthening health Delivery in informal Settlements” aimed at contributing to the improvement of key MDG 4 and 5 indicators in Mombasa County by improving access to comprehensive health services, information and supplies to women of reproductive age living in the informal settlements of Bangladesh and Maweni.

In preparation for the implementation of the project, a baseline study is to be undertaken to assess the Health/Commodity Security Situation in each of the targeted settlements as well as socio-economic indicators among men & women of reproductive age. 
This assessment will address current information gaps, map key stakeholder groups and interests, and identify potential synergies with other on-going initiatives in the target areas. Importantly, the baseline assessment will also help determine the specific capacities and needs of health facilities and health workers serving each settlement that will be targeted.  The study findings will guide programming decisions as well as serve as a benchmark for measuring progress and changes over time. 

Consultancy Purpose: DSW is therefore seeking services of a consultant to design the study, collect and analyse data and compile a report that will inform project implementation as well as provide baseline information that will be used to measure progress made towards attaining the project objectives.

Objectives of the Survey

Specifically, the study is expected to:Establish the prevailing health conditions, health statistics and health problems affecting mothers, infants and children under the age of five within each of the two targeted areasTo assess knowledge, attitude, and practices related to reproductive maternal and child health in each of the targeted areas.Ascertain socio-economic indicators among women of reproductive age and men related to access of maternal and child health services.Determine the capacities and needs of health facilities to delivery of reproductive maternal and child health services.Identify the capacity gaps for health service providers towards reproductive maternal and child health services as well as youth friendly service provision.Identify any bottlenecks in the health commodity supply chain with the targeted facilities. This should include Kenya Medical Supplies Agency’s (KEMSA) supply chain system and mHealth serving local level health facilitiesMap key stakeholder groups and interests, and identify potential synergies with other on-going initiatives in the target areas.Duration of Consultancy: The baseline survey should be conducted and completed within a period not exceeding six weeks.
 Expected background and Experience:
The consultant / consulting firm should:Be legally registered in Kenya (enclose certificate of registration and related documents)Must have proven research experience in the area of nutrition and sexual reproductive health & rights, maternal and child health with a strong knowledge of community led development programming and assessmentsThe lead consultant should be a public health/demographer specialist with the following qualifications:Minimum of Master’s degree in a health field, demography, sociology or developmental studiesA minimum of 5 years of work experience in health research A documented statistical backgroundHave sound knowledge of major reproductive health issues, especially issues those surrounding young men and womenHave an understanding of and experience in the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of projects Have undertaken similar work within the last 3 years (provide sample and reference)Demonstrate high level of professionalism and ability to work independently and in high pressure situations under tight deadlinesHave strong interpersonal and communication skills (especially needed for working with people in informal settlements)Have high proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili.The bid should, among other things, contain the following:
Interpretation of the ToRMethodology to be used in undertaking the assignmentTime and activity scheduleConsultant’s daily rate in Kenya shillingsOther costs e.g. accommodation, travel and printing3. Organizational and personnel capacity statement Relevant experience and budget for similar assignment(s)References and contacts for similar assignmentsCurriculum Vitae of key personnelInterested firms/individuals should send their applications as per the above guidelines with the reference “Baseline survey – Together for Mothers and Children” clearly indicated in the subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline for application: Midnight on 8th February 2015 (EAT)For more information see www.dsw.org