Development of an Inventory Management System for Medical Equipment — Individual Consultant Health Project Swaziland

REQUEST

FOR CURRICULUM VITAE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTFOR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Government of Swaziland (GOS) has emphasized health as a

priority on the national agenda. A new Health, HIV/AIDS and TB project is

proposed to support the Government in its commitment to improve the health status

of the Swazi population. The World Bank

and the European Union (EU) are jointly financing the project with the

Government. Specifically, the proposed

project will: (i) improve access to, and quality of health services in

Swaziland, with a particular focus on primary health care, maternal health and

TB, and (ii) increase social safety net access for OVC. The MOH invites interested, qualified candidates to indicate their interest in providing technical

support and services under this consultancy. Selection shall be on the basis of

examination and comparison of the qualifications of the individual candidates

as evidenced by their CVs. The selected individual shall be requestedto submit

a costed offer to undertake the work. OBJECTIVES The main purpose of the consultancy is to design, build and

implement or adapt from an existing market system, a software inventory

management system for the Ministry of Health Biomedical Engineering Unit. For

the management and monitoring of maintenance for non-medical and medical

equipment, infrastructure and procurement cost of medical equipment and spare

parts. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES • To design/build or adapt from an

existing market system a software inventory management system • To train the biomedical

engineering unit engineers, technicians and artisans from the central and

regional levels in the operation of the system. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The consultant will conduct the following activities: • Performa needs assessment on

inventory management for the Biomed Engineering unit at Ministryof Health

( including Regional Offices). • Preparea document containing

the basic requirements for the implementation of an automated inventory

management system. • Preparea GAP analysis inorder

to determine the number, types and location of equipment connectivity

issues and other related aspects. • Preparea document containing

the training needs for the Biomedical Engineering unit (including Regional

levels) to manage the system. • Design,build and implement or

adapt and implement an inventory management system (software) for the

Bio-Medical Engineering Unit. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

AND EXPERIENCE: MOH of Swaziland will require a

consultant with the following qualifications: • Degree from recognized University, in Information Technology, or

equivalent, a Masters Degree will be an added advantage. • Experience of not less than

seven (7) years in software development or adaptation or in software

programming. • Not less than three proven

successful contracts experience in software design/adaptation and

implementation during the last five years in developing countries. Experience

in the SADC region will be an added advantage. • Consider including previous

experience in developing or maintaining an asset management system. APPLICATIONS Interested consultants may obtain further

information at the address below during office hours 08.00am to 01.00pm and

from 2.00pm to 5.00pm on all working days. Applicants are requested to submit a detailed copy of updated

curriculum vitae (duties inclusive), and references. Applications areto be

addressed to: The Principal Secretary,

Ministry of Health; 7th Floor Dlan'ubeka Building; Health, HIV/AIDS and TB Project

Offices, Corner of Mdada and Lalufadlana Street; Mbabane. Postal address: The

Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health P.O. Box 5; Mbabane, Swaziland. Electronic applications should be sent to Project Coordinator; dsshongwe@gmail.com shongweskoshman@yahoo.com copied to

kenannie1959@yahoo.com;

georgegunde@yahoo.co.uk; hivaidstbprocurement@yahoo.com no later than 6th June, 2014.