Human Resources for Health Data Analyst in Tanzania


Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation RFP #985523
Human Resources for Health Data Analyst in Tanzania
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # 985523
Human Resources for Health Data Analyst in Tanzania
in support of
ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION (EGPAF)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Firm Deadline: July 8, 2016
12:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4)
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, a non-profit organization, is the world leader in
the fight to eliminate pediatric AIDS. Our mission is to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to
eliminate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.
For more information, please visit http://www.pedaids.org.
BACKGROUND
CDC Tanzania and PEPFAR have been providing technical and financial support to the Tanzania
Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) and
National AIDS Control Program (NACP) to establish and continuously improve monitoring and
evaluation (M&E) data systems, health information systems and business processes related to use
of health information. CDC Tanzania has been supporting short-term and embedded technical
experts to work closely with MOHCDGEC and NACP to strengthen national data systems and
processes that are required to deliver quality HIV services and collect and manage information for
evidence-based decisions.
In close collaboration with the MOHCDGEC, EGPAF will conduct an analysis of various Human
Resources for Health (HRH) systems to inform planning and decision making. EGPAF will also
conduct a spatial analysis of HRH data and its correlation with other key indicators to contribute
to optimal coverage and quality of health care services.
PURPOSE/SCOPE OF WORK
Reporting to Jane Macha, Technical Advisor for Health Systems Strengthening, and in close
partnership with EGPAF Headquarters (HQ) and CDC Tanzania, the HRH Data Analyst will be
primarily responsible for completion of the processes and deliverables in‐country that are outlined
below. The HRH Data Analyst will also serve as a communication backstop for all in-country
activities related to this activity, liaising between EGPAF HQ, MOHCDGEC, CDC Tanzania and
other stakeholders.
Consultant Activities:
The consultant will work closely with EGPAF HQ and the EGPAF Tanzania Technical Advisor
for Health Systems Strengthening to ensure the following activities are conducted:
  1. Organize and participate in planning meetings with MOHCDGEC and CDC Tanzania to
review current HRH data management systems and to determine the necessary steps to
proceed with analysis.
  1. Lead biweekly progress conference calls with EGPAF HQ and EGPAF Tanzania and
provide monthly written progress reports to EGPAF HQ and EGPAF Tanzania to inform
project quarterly reports.
  1. Working closely with HRH staff from MOHCDGEC, CDC Tanzania and other US and
Tanzania government agencies as needed, determine the necessary data elements (in
addition to GIS information) to conduct a meaningful analysis for presentation to
MOHCDGEC and CDC. As needed, clean the outputs of the three systems in order to
make the data usable.
  1. Conduct data cleaning, analysis, and prepare findings. Include key MOHCDGEC staff
and provide hands-on mentoring during this phase in order to build capacity around HRH
data analysis.
  1. Review any existing MOHCDGEC HRH data analysis and use plans and advise on
operationalizing them. Work with MOHCDGEC to develop plan to align/integrate
various HRH data systems for future analysis and use.
  1. Build capacity of MOHCDGEC on data analysis and use and how to follow analysis/use
plans. This may involve designing and facilitating onsite training/mentorship to ensure
continued HRH data use.
  1. Act in an advisory role to MOHCDGEC in preparation for the 2016 HRH country profile.
  2. Other activities as negotiated with EGPAF HQ and EGPAF Tanzania.
Consultant Deliverables:
The consultant will ensure that the following deliverables are met:
  1. Agendas and meeting summaries to support planning meetings with MOHCDGEC
  2. Agendas and meeting summaries as necessary for EGPAF HQ/Tanzania conference calls
  3. Monthly written progress reports submitted to EGPAF HQ and EGPAF Tanzania Health
Systems Strengthening Advisor by the 5th of each month
  1. A written report and presentation containing the results of the HRH data cleaning and
analysis exercise (a mapping document of all HRH system in TZ that MOHCDGEC or
implementing partners are using, their use, and a feasible plan for integrating these
system to reduce duplication and align the systems.)
  1. Produce an onsite data analysis and one mentorship report (to be replicated by
MOHCDGEC)
  1. Presentation of spatial analysis results to MOHCDGEC and CDC Tanzania
  2. Final assignment report (template and table of contents to be provided by EGPAF HQ)
  3. Revised data analysis and use plan for MOHCDGEC
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 Fluent in both written and spoken English
 At least a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Biostatistics or Computer Science, or a
related field
 Able to work legally in Tanzania as a resident or through a valid work visa (must provide
documentation of work visa)
 Currently reside in, or be willing to temporarily relocate to, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for
the duration of the contract period
 Able to begin work on or before July 31, 2016
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 Speaking ability in Swahili
 Previous experience working in Tanzania
 Knowledge of programming languages, relational databases, statistical packages, GIS
applications, interactive data dashboards, and Windows programs
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation RFP #985523
Human Resources for Health Data Analyst in Tanzania
Page 3 of 5
 Experience working with senior-level representatives from donors, implementing
partners, and government agencies
 A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Public Health with at least 2 years’ demonstrated
practice in national level data management and analysis
 A strong background in data management systems, capacity building, and project
management and implementation
FOUNDATION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HRH Data Analyst will provide all deliverables to EGPAF HQ, which assumes ultimate
responsibility for all documents and deliverables submitted to CDC. EGPAF HQ will directly
liaise with CDC Atlanta and provide direction and support to the Consultant in the
implementation of all project-related activities. All deliverables will be submitted to EGPAF HQ
for review and further dissemination.
LOGISTICS:
Equipment and/or Materials Required
The consultant will provide their own laptop and mobile phone for use on project-related
activities.
Specific Timeframe
The period of performance for this agreement is three (3) months from the date of a signed
consultant contract. Projected start date is July 31, 2016, but is subject to change. Contract may
be extended at EGPAF’s option.
Location of Work
Consultant will perform all tasks in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Office space with access to the
internet and printing facilities will be provided at the Ministry of Health offices.
KEY CONTRACT TERMS:
The anticipated contract type is fixed price plus approved expenses. The following expenses will
be reimbursed by the Foundation: air travel to Tanzania (one round-trip, if Consultant not
currently located in Tanzania); housing allowance in Dar es Salaam; monthly living stipend; and
local transportation to support work-related activities. All other projected costs must be included
in the fixed price proposed by the Offeror.
Unless stated otherwise in this RFP, the Consultant is responsible for providing equipment and/or
supplies required to perform the services.
All deliverables provided to the Foundation must be furnished for the use of the Foundation
without royalty or any additional fees.
“Materials” will include everything prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Contract, including
without limitation, the Deliverables, reports, creative and other materials, manuals, studies,
photographs, negatives and all other documents. All Materials developed under this Contract will
be owned exclusively by the Foundation. Consultant will not use or allow the use of the Materials
for any purpose other than Consultant’s performance of the Contract without the prior written
consent of the Foundation.
The Consultant will be responsible for obtaining all applicable visas and/or work permits.
The Foundation will provide supplemental business traveler medical coverage and security and
natural disaster evacuation coverage for a non-local Consultant for the duration of the
consultancy spent in Tanzania, at no cost to the Consultant, if desired. The medical coverage is
supplemental only, and will only cover persons who already have general medical insurance
coverage. The Offeror should indicate in the financial proposal if this coverage is requested. Note
that the supplemental medical coverage is a standard benefit. The consultant therefore is not
required to quote the cost of this supplemental insurance in the financial proposal, and request of
this supplemental insurance will have no influence on the evaluation of proposals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The Foundation will accept the proposal that presents the best value. All proposals will be
evaluated against the following Evaluation Criteria. Each proposal must contain the items listed
in the Submission Requirements column in the following chart. Please submit your Submission
Requirements in the order that they appear below, and label each with the RFP # (985523).
Evaluation Criteria Submission Requirements Weight
Past performance of similar work
  1. One or more samples of prior similar work (e.g., project reports, GIS assignments, consultancy reports, reports or evidence of prior data cleaning and analysis exercises, evidence of prior experience with HRH data/projects, etc. for which the Offeror has led the process)
  2. Three (3) professional references from similar past projects with current phone and email contact information 35% Consultant’s proposed process and approach to meet project needs efficiently
  3. A maximum 5-page written proposal explaining Offeror’s specific process for completion of activities and deliverables listed in this RFP 35% Total fixed price
  4. A brief financial proposal detailing the total fixed price for all activities, as stated in Key Contract Terms above 15% Qualifications of proposed Consultant
  5. Cover letter
  6. CV/Resume of Offer or 15%
Total 100%
All applicants are required to be registered and authorized to perform the scope of work in the
place of performance.
PROPOSED TIMELINE:
17 June 2016 – Release of RFP
24 June 2016 – Submission of Contractual and Technical Inquiries to: Shauna Eisenberg, Senior
Operations Officer, ProjectDELTA@pedaids.org. No phone calls please.
28 June 2016 – Question and Answer Response Document posted on EGPAF website at
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation RFP #985523
Human Resources for Health Data Analyst in Tanzania
8 July 2016 – Completed proposals must be delivered electronically by 12:00pm Eastern
Daylight Time to: Shauna Eisenberg, Senior Operations Officer, ProjectDELTA@pedaids.org.
22 July 2016 – Final decision announced and Offerors notified
31 July 2016 – Contract executed and Services begin.
Please note it is our best intent to comply with the above timeline but unavoidable delays
may occur.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All proposals and communications must be identified by the unique RFP# reflected on the
first page of this document. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in nonconsideration
of your proposal.
Any proposal not addressing each of the foregoing items may be considered non-responsive. Any
exceptions to the requirements or terms of the RFP must be noted in the proposal. The
Foundation reserves the right to consider any exceptions to the RFP to be non-responsive.
Late proposals may be rejected without being considered.
This RFP is not an offer to enter into agreement with any party, but rather a request to receive
proposals from persons interested in providing the services outlined below. Such proposals shall
be considered and treated by the Foundation as offers to enter into an agreement. The Foundation
reserves the right to reject all proposals, in whole or in part, enter into negotiations with any
party, and/or award multiple contracts.
The Foundation shall not be obligated for the payment of any sums whatsoever to any recipient of
this RFP until and unless a written contract between the parties is executed.
Equal Opportunity Notice. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer and represents that all qualified bidders will receive
consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
ETHICAL BEHAVIOR:
As a core value to help achieve our mission, the Foundation embraces a culture of honesty,
integrity, and ethical business practices and expects its business partners to do the same.
Specifically, our procurement processes are fair and open and allow all vendors/consultants equal
opportunity to win our business. We will not tolerate fraud or corruption, including kickbacks,
bribes, undisclosed familial or close personal relationships between vendors and Foundation
employees, or other unethical practices. If you experience of suspect unethical behavior by a
Foundation employee, please contact the Foundation’s Ethics Hotline at
www.reportlineweb.com/PedAids/. Any vendor/consultant who attempts to engage, or engages,
in corrupt practices with the Foundation will have their proposal disqualified and will not be
solicited for future work.

HOW TO APPLY:
Submission of Contractual and Technical Inquiries to: Shauna Eisenberg, Senior Operations Officer,ProjectDELTA@pedaids.org. No phone calls please.
Human Resources for Health Data Analyst in Tanzania Human Resources for Health Data Analyst in Tanzania Reviewed by Unknown on 10:37:00 AM Rating: 5

JOBS CATEGORY

Tanzania Kenya NGO JOBS Uganda Best Jobs Consultancy Rwanda ICT JOBS Administrative United Nations Sudan Best Jobs Finance Health - Medical Engineering Ethiopia Education Agricultural Lecturer Human Resources Somalia Media Congo - Kinshasa Legal Jobs Bank Jobs Monitoring and Evaluation Mining World Vision Burundi Procurement African Barrick Gold Accountant Zambia Sales and Marketing US EMBASSY East African Community Mozambique Telecoms Research CARE International Save The Children Plan International Arusha Malawi South Sudan Oxfam Scholarships African Development Bank Finance and Administration SafariCom Aviation The Commonwealth American Embassy Sales Zanzibar Environmental Catholic Relief Services Dar es salaam USAID Operations FHI 360 UNDP Security World Bank Economist TradeMark East Africa Unicef Hospitality Managers International Rescue Committee (IRC) Restless Development Accounting Civil Engineers AMREF Morogoro Utumishi AfDB African Development Bank COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale Driver - Logistics Path International Mwanza African Union Tigo Jobs Marketing Mbeya Teaching Au African Union PSI Population Services International Pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers East African Breweries North Mara Gold Mine ACTED Djibouti Malaria Consortium Bulyanhulu Gold Mine DFID Driver Buzwagi Gold Mine Jhpiego COMESA FINCA JOBS International Jobs Adeso Danish Refugee Council Kilimanjaro Nairobi Coca-Cola Handicap International Pact International Rio Tinto Solidarités International Tender EGPAF Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Logistics Serengeti Breweries Ltd Nation Media Group Africare Norwegian Refugee Council Samaritan's Purse Chemonics International COUNTRY DIRECTOR ICAP of Columbia University InterShips Precision Air RwandAir Marie Stopes International (MSI) Serengeti Breweries Volunteer Climate Change IGAD Tetra Tech ARD Agriculture Jobs Dodoma Iringa One Acre Fund Project Management Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI Technoserve Twaweza East Africa ActionAid Lutheran World Federation SADC Secretariat Tanga Vso International ACDI/VOCA Halmashauri Agha Khan Kenya Commercial Bank World Agroforestry Centre Deloitte East Africa International Organization for Migration (IOM) COMESA Secretariat: Software Engineering Safety and Security Shinyanga Jobs Tanzania Breweries Pathfinder International World Health Organization KPMG TANROADS Tanzania Electric Supply Company British Council Futures Group KCB BANK UN-Habitat WFP World Food Programme Barclays GEITA GOLD MINING TANESCO Electrical Engineer Food and Agriculture Organization GOAL Mombasa Tabora WWF World Wide Fund for Nature Microsoft Tanzania Ports Authority East African Development Bank Family Health International (FHI) IBM EAST AFRICA IntraHealth International Mercy Corps SERIKALINI - GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA AccessBank Community Development Jobs Data Base Management Google Africa ICAP - TZ KEMRI/CDC Program WaterAid Tanzania Auditor SNV International Stanbic Bank Amnesty Horn Relief Kampala Management Systems International (MSI) Standard Chartered Bank VETA Christian Aid DIAMOND TRUST BANK Helen Keller International Help Age Mtwara Uganda Telecom Airtel Africa Equity Bank Internships Marie Stopes TCRA Web Development B B C WORLD SERVICE Human Rights Kigali Makerere University Nile Basin Initiative Kenyatta University Kigoma Mzumbe University NSSF National Social Security Fund Nile Breweries Limited Tulawaka Gold Mine University of Nairobi kenya Airways Bank of Tanzania Graduates MTN Muhimbili National Hospital Nepad Partners in Health Room to Read SUMATRA UNWOMEN African Wildlife foundation (AWF) KEMRI Kagera Librarian MENTOR Initiative Trainee USAILI - INTERVIEW Uiversity of Nairobi WaterAid International icipe Project CAFOD - Catholic Agency for Overseas Development Egerton University EngenderHealth Goal Ireland Kenyan Banks Lake Victoria Basin Commission Peace Corps TANAPA TASAF Tanzania Social Action Fund Zanzibar University ACB AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK AGRA Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa Advans Bank Ethiopian Airlines Freedom House IITA International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Legal Moshi NMB BANK Resolute Tanzania Singida Uganda Uganda National Roads Authority University of Dar es salaam University of Dodoma British High Commission ChildFund EWURA FilmAid International NECTA TPDC Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) United States International University World Concern Aga Khan Foundation CBA Commercial Bank of Africa Ecomist Ernst and Young IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature International Medical Corps Islamic Relief Kakira Sugar Musoma National Institute for Medical Research OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA Relief International TAA Tanzania Airports Authority Trócaire Uganda Revenue Authority VODACOM TANZANIA VSF Belgium Architects Hivos IFC International Finance Corporation Ifakara Health Institute Inoorero University International Commercial Bank Kenya Red Cross Society MADEREVA Medical Oil and Gas Pwani University College SOKOINE UNIVERSITY Tumaini University Water Engineering AWF African Wildlife Foundation Acacia Mining Accounts African Virtual University Altima Africa Ardhi University Bank of Uganda Business Development Concultancy Del Monte Kenya Embassies Kenya Airports Authority Lake Victoria South Water Services Board Mara National Bank of Commerce RECORDS MANAGEMENT JOBS RUKWA Ruvuma Search for Common Ground Songea TTCL Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited Unilever War Child International Zinduka Afrika ACORD AKU ​Aga Khan University Africa Nazarene University Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) Aga Khan Health Services CRDB BANK Commercial Bank of Africa Daraja Tanzania Engineers Registration Board (ERB) Fina Bank International Potato Center International Potato Center (CIP) Intrahealth Jomo Kenyatta University Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre Kyambogo University Lindi Jobs MCL Mwananchi Communications MUHAS-harvad Moi University NBC BANK National University of Rwanda Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority Njombe Nuru International Nzoia sugar Company RTI International SUA SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA TRA Tanzania Revenue Authority Tanzania Postal Bank The Foundation For Civil Society Udhamini wa Masomo Western Union AIR TANZANIA Action Against Hunger (ACF) Agricultural Society of Kenya BRALIRWA Bondo University College Caritas Comoros Concern Worldwide Conservation Jobs Consolidated Bank of Kenya DHL Express Ewaso Ngiro South River Basin Development Authority Geologist Gulf African Bank INSTITUTE OF ADULT EDUCATION Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kabale University Kabale University (KAB) Kenya Ports Authority KickStart International MORUWASA Morogoro Urban Water and Sanitation Authority MSH Management Sciences for Health Mumias Sugar Company Nairobi Hospital Nkumba University Rural Electrification Agency SOKINE UNIVERSITY SONGWE STAMIGOLD Stores TACAIDS TARURA TCU Tanzania Commission for Universities Tullow Oil World Lung Foundation (WLF) ALAF Limited Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Aga Khan Hospital Air Malawi American Refuge Committee BENKI YA POSTA - TPB BANK BTC Belgian Technical Cooperation Bhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifank of Tanzania Bioversity International CHF International Customer Service Jobs DANGOTE DIT DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Danida Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology Daystar University ECOBANK ETDCO Electrical Transmission and Distribution Construction and Maintenance Company European Union IFM INSTITUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT INSURANCE JOBS - BIMA ITECH Internews® Network KUITWA KAZINI Kenya Accreditation Service Kenya Polytechnic University College Kilombero Sugar Company Kisii University College Kisumu Laboratory Jobs MSD MEDICAL STORES DEPARTMENT MSF Switzerland Management Sciences for Health Manyara Maseno University Ministry of State for Planning Muteesa 1 Royal University Médecins Sans Frontières NIDA National Identification Authority Narok University College OSHA Occupational safety and Health Authority Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) PA PAC PEPSI POLICE - POLISI Petroleum EngineerS RWANDA HOUSING AUTHORITY Seychelles Songas TBC TANZANIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION TBS TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS TFDA TANZANIA FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY TIB - Tanzania Investment Bank Tanzania Mortagage Refinance Company Tanzania Teachers’ Union Transmara Sugar Company Tropical Pesticides Research Institute Tumba College of Technology Twiga Cement UNESCO UNOCHA Umma University University WRP Walter Reed Project ZANTEL ao uga
Powered by Blogger.