HSTP 02 - Recruitment of Field Operation Officer (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: Field Operations Officer

Reference No: SS-MOH-480394-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.

The Ministry intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grants towards procurement of Field Operations Officer to support Project Management Unit (PMU) oversight project implementation.

• Scope of services

• Be the focal person of the HSTP field operations team in the 10 states and administrative areas. In this regard she/he will be supporting the PMU and SMOHs in tracking performance of Management Organizations and implementing partners and ensure that the project is making progress on key project indicators and achieving set targets in the project’s results framework.

• Effectively lead the field operations team and manage the performance and conduct of the staff members to deliver results.

• Monitor and track project implementation activities/processes and performance of the Management Organizations, the implementing partners, including civil works undertaken by the contractors for climate adaptation health facilities minor rehabilitations to identify critical intervention points and prepare remedial measures to support MOs and IPs in achieving the set targets.

• Assess overall security situation, document security events, prepare and implement measures to ensure safety and security of project staff including MO and Implementing Partners personnel and assets.

• Ensure that aggregated coverage information from the counties are available, analyzed and the results are being used by the SMoHs and CHDs officials in decisions making.

• Regularly analyze MOs progress reports and identify gaps in coverage of the health services and provide feedback to all levels.

• Communicate MoH and donors’ rules and regulations to implementing partners and follow up and support implementation of SMoH policies and strategies during field visits.

• Assist the Director General for State Ministry of Health (DG SMoH) in coordinating implementation of HSTP activities with other relevant SMOH departments and share information on the project implementation with all stakeholders.

• Assist and provide support to DG SMoH to regular conduct monthly coordination meetings in the SMoH and follow up on the action points to ensure that meetings’ recommendations are being implemented.

• Conduct technical round tables for Implementing Partners and provide regular and effective feedback on technical reports.

• Make sure that knowledge and experiences gained from and by partners delivering health services are reflected in revised policy and strategic project documents.

• Coordinate delivery of Technical Assistance to Implementing Partners by other PMU, SMOH departments or relevant donors.

• Carry out such tasks as may be requested by the Deputy Project Manager or his/her 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 Field Operations 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

• Master Degree from a recognized University preferably in the fields of Medicine and Public Health or other related field or equivalent professional qualification. Professional Training in Health Planning and Management will be an added advantage.

B. Professional Experience

• At least 5 years’ general experience in public health practice with public sector or an International NGO, or UN Agency and at least 3 years in a similar or related position

• Sound English language capability (written and spoken) and report writing skills.

• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated knowledge in health services monitoring and evaluation and skills in using Microsoft Words Processor.

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 Field Operations Officer” 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]