Job Description

1. About ZHI
Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a not-for-profit human development organization which is registered as a Private Voluntary Organization PVO Number 17/22. ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions. ZHI is currently implementing the Re-Ignite Innovate Sustain and Empower (RISE) program and the Accelerated and Comprehensive HIV Care for Epidemic Control (ACCE) programs which are five-year (October 2021 – September 2026) United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded programs.

2. Background
Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a local non-governmental organization registered as a Private Voluntary Organization. ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high-impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions. ZHI is looking for the services of a human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination expert who has experience in the introduction, roll out and implementation of HPV vaccinations among adolescent girls.

Duties and Responsibilities

3. Purpose and Objective of Assignment
ZHI seeks to engage the services of HPV Vaccination Expert to provide expertise in the development of a funding proposal for HPV Vaccination program aimed at accelerating the number of girls reached with HPV vaccination in Zimbabwe. The expert will work under the close supervision of the ZHI HPV Vaccination Proposal Lead. If the proposal is successful, the expert will be hired to provide technical leadership to the implementation of the ZHI program.

Objectives
The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To provide technical expertise in the review and finalization of the ZHI HPV vaccination proposal.
2. To provide technical expertise for all program management phases of this ZHI HPV vaccination program.
3. To provide short term technical assistance to the ZHI HPV vaccination program Implementation.

4. Scope of Work
The expert will:
1. In collaboration with the ZHI proposal development team, provide technical expertise in the review and finalization of the ZHI HPV vaccination funding proposal.
2. Provide oversight to the start up, and implementation of the program if the proposal is successful.
3. Provide technical assistance to the ZHI HPV vaccination program.
4. Participate in high level meetings with key stakeholders including the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) and Ministry of Primary and secondary Education (MOPSE).
5. Ensure development of technical and narrative program reports to funder and other stakeholders.

5. Expected Deliverables
a) Proposed technical approach of this consultancy.
b) ZHI HPV vaccination technical proposal.
c) Technical assistance proposal and milestones
d) Reports and program deliverables to donor and other key stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

6. Eligibility/Qualifications
• A minimum of Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or any related qualifications
• A clinical qualification i.e. medical doctor, nurse is a must.
• At least 10 years of extensive experience in providing TA to vaccine introduction, implementation and scale up in Zimbabwe.
• Experience in HPV Vaccination introduction, implementation and scale up in Zimbabwe is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of the Zimbabwe context and national HVP vaccination program is required.
• Experience with NGOs is an added advantage.

How to Apply

8. Application Procedure
The EOI needs to include the following elements:
a) A Cover Letter expressing interest in the services (Maximum 2 pages)
b) A detailed CV highlighting qualifications, technical and professional competence necessary for successful implementation of the assignment and relevant work experience (Consultant's overall profile) (Maximum 3 pages)
c) The expected daily rate (please note that if you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a BioData Form)
d) Additional requirements for company applications include:
o Certificate of incorporation
o Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
o Company Profile with a List of the most relevant projects to this assignment and CV of Lead Consultant with the relevant qualification, past experience and rate.

9. Submission Instructions and Deadline
Required documents should be emailed to: [email protected] with subject: “Consultancy for HPV Vaccination”. The deadline for submission of proposals is 23:59pm on Sunday, February 4, 2024.