CONSULTANT AT HEALTH POLICY PLUS (HP+) SEPTEMBER 2017
HEALTH POLICY PLUS (HP+)
Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Quantitative Research Activity
The USAID-funded Health Policy Plus (HP+) project is seeking a qualified local consultant to assist with data mining for a quantitative research activity on the topic of viral suppression among children, adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Tanzania.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance on activity data needs and accessing data from National Care & TreatmentDatabase (CTC2), DHIS2, National Pharmacy Module Database, and PEPFAR DATIM reporting system for MER 2.0 indicatorsProvide support in accessing historical information on the electronic data systems in Tanzania including engaging with MOH and other officials to gain access to the needed dataWork side by side with a Senior Technical Specialist - Data Demand and Information Use, to support validation of the methodology and results, with oversight from HQReceive mentoring from Palladium staff based in Tanzania on how to use Palladium-developed data extraction tools, such as IQToolsParticipate full-time with the team during a scoping visit to-country in October 2017, including assisting in arranging rneetings with key stakeholdersConsultant must have at a minirnum
Extensive knowledge, the structure and types of data reported routinely in HMIS in Tanzania. including CTC2, DHIS2, National Pharmacy Module Database, and PEPFAR DATIM reporting system for MER 2.0 indicatorsExperience running data queries in HMIS and extracting relevant data for use by analysts. Familiarity with IQTools is desired, but not required.Ability to identify data quality issues in HMIS, such as missing dataExperience working with PEPFAR implementing partners and the National AIDS Control Program in TanzaniaKnowledge of pediatric and adolescent HIV data availability and data quality issues in TanzaniaDeliverables
Scoping trip calendar that includes arranged meetings with key stakeholdersScoping trip report that includes a detailed plan on how data will be mined and extracted, following meetings with key stakeholders and Palladium staffFinal, extracted data in statistical software (STATA, SAS, SPSS) for use by analystsDuration of Activity: 6-8 months.
If interested in consideration, please submit a statement of interest, related qualifications and documentation of experience.
Deadline for submission. Friday, September 29th 2017, 18h00 Local Tanzania time
Any application submitted after the deadline will be automatically rejected.
Source: The Guardian 21 September, 2017