HSTP 03 - Recruitment of Health Officer - Hospitals (Contract Duration is 36 Months)

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country: Republic of South Sudan

Project Name: Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP)

Loan/Credit/Grant No.: E287-SS

Assignment Title: Health Officer - Hospitals

Reference No: SS-MOH-480395-CS-INDV

Place of assignment: Juba, South Sudan

• Background

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) has received a grant from the World Bank towards the implementation of the proposed South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP). The HSTP aims to strengthen MoH capacity in management of health services and will contribute to the sustainability of the program. The project is to (i) provides a basic package of health and nutrition services based on the principle of continuum of care throughout the lifecycle (childhood, adolescence/adulthood, pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal period), and among the models of service delivery (including clinical care settings, outreach, and household and communities); and (ii) supports the primary care facilities nationwide with the basic inputs for maintaining their operational capacity.

The project will be implemented under a Project Management Unit (PMU) where technical assistance under the project management component is needed to support aspects such as third-party monitoring, M&E, implementation of Environmental and Social Standards, fiduciary capacity building, etc. It is also the responsibility of the PMU to ensure that all project activities are consistent with the project documents (such as the basic package of health and nutrition, Boma health initiative, project appraisal document, legal documents and other subsequent documents and agreements. Furthermore, the PMU must maintain continuous oversight of all project activities.

The Ministry intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grants towards procurement of Health Officer to improve coordination between the Ministry of Health (MoH), State Ministry of Health (SMOH), the Management Organizations (MOs - UNICEF & WHO) and the Third Party Monitoring agencies (TPM); and strengthen capacity building efforts at 10 State and 3 Administrative Areas, and ensure that the implementing agents are implementing health service in complete adherent and compliant with MoH’s Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) and Basic Package of Health and Nutrition Services (BPHNS).

• Scope of services

• Coordinate and supervise implementation of HSTP secondary health service activities in 10 states and 3 administrative areas.

• Ensure hospitals provide best clinical practice and patient care adhere to high quality of care and use of up-to-date treatment guidelines.

• Ensure that all hospitals have essential inputs of medicines, lab reagents and supplies, theatre needs of anesthesia and sutures and other commodities.

• Regularly analyze Health Management Information (HMIS) data and review progress reports and provide technical support to SMoHs and CHDs and Directors General for hospitals to address the bottlenecks and improve patients ‘ care and treatment outcomes.

• Ensure routine data (HMIS) from the hospitals are submitted timely to the MoH and SMoHs and CHDs and data are readily analyzed and utilized for decision making and reports are subsequently transmitted the DHIS2.

• Following up and support the implementation of SMOH patient referral strategies and ensure hospitals preparedness at the recipients end.

• Support and coordinate MoH and SMoH’s efforts in advocating for funding to support uncovered hospitals and expand services in the 10 states and 3 administrative areas.

• Support Directorate of Medical Services in coordination and scheduling of technical round tables meetings with Implementing Partners supporting hospitals and provide regular feedbacks on technical aspects to streamline HSTP implementation and improve performance.

• Prepare monthly Hospital services status updates and reports.

• Coordinate the delivery of Technical Assistance to SMoH, CHD and Implementing Partners by Management Organizations or other relevant donors.

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Field Operations Officer or his designate.

Government officials or civil servants will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six (6) months prior to the date of the advert; (ii) their employment will not create conflict of interest.

• Duration:

The Health Officer will be contracted for an initial period of twelve (12) months. This period is subject to extension based on satisfactory performance, availability of project funding and project needs. The position shall be based in Juba, South Sudan.

• Qualifications and Work Experience

The individual consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open National Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations. The consultant will be selected based on the following criteria.

A. Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS or MD) from a recognized institution.

• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, or a related field.

• Additional professional training in Health Planning and Management is an asset.

B. Professional Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in health systems management, preferably within public health programs, donor-funded projects, or hospital administration.

• Demonstrated expertise in health service delivery systems, particularly in secondary healthcare and hospital operations.

• Experience working with government institutions, international organizations, or NGOs in healthcare program implementation.

• Familiarity with South Sudan’s healthcare sector and regulatory environment is an added advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess healthcare service delivery and recommend improvements.

• Proficiency in health information systems, including Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) and DHIS2.

Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted for interviews.

• The Ministry of Health now invites eligible consultant to express their interest in providing above mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services and furnish their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of their academic qualifications. Terms of reference (TOR) for this assignment can be obtain in person or by email at the address given below.

• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2023 Fifth Edition (Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

• Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 9:00 to 16:00 Hrs. on working days (Monday through to Friday).

• Deadline for submission: The Expression of interest (EOI) and the CV completed in the prescribed form must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Monday, June 2, 2025, 17:00 Hrs. South Sudan time.

• Further details of this scope of the assignment are provided in the terms of reference (TOR), which may be obtained upon request in person or by email address to: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]

The packages must be clearly marked as “Application for Health Officer - Hospitals” and submitted to the address below:

Address:

The Project Manager

Ministry of Health

Ministerial Complex

POBOX 88

Juba, Republic of South Sudan

Email: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]