Vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a critical public health challenge worldwide, significantly contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates among infants and pregnant women. There are available feasible and effective interventions to prevent vertical transmission of these infections, making their elimination a realistic goal. Achieving the elimination of vertical transmission would reduce pediatric infections and the associated long-term health burdens, such as congenital syphilis, neonatal and childhood AIDS, as well as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer in adulthood. Despite the availability of these interventions, global coverage remains low, with significant disparities in policy implementation, service delivery, and health outcomes across countries, region, and sub-regions for these individual diseases, for example, the HIV response has made impressionable progress compared with Syphilis and VH. Consequently, many infants are still born with or acquire these preventable infections, resulting in unnecessary and preventable morbidity and mortality. The Triple Elimination initiative aims to leverage existing healthcare platforms to achieve elimination milestones for HIV, syphilis, and HBV. Given that the critical interventions needed to prevent transmission are similar for all three infections, an integrated approach to eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) is of utmost benefits. Common elements of these interventions include primary prevention through prophylaxis and safe sex practices, family planning to assess fertility intentions, support pregnancy planning, and prevent unintended pregnancies, antenatal care (ANC) testing to identify pregnant women at risk, lifelong treatment and care for mothers living with HIV, as well as treatment for HBV or syphilis for eligible women, safe childbirth with skilled health professionals to prevent transmission during delivery, follow-up care for exposed infants, including the administration of the HBV birth dose and monitoring for early signs of infection. Building on an integrated maternal and child health (MCH) platform, the triple elimination initiative hopes to operationalize Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the context of integrated communicable disease prevention. The UHC model facilitates the consolidation of EMTCT efforts for HIV, syphilis, and HBV into a unified strategy for triple elimination of vertical transmission. In Nigeria, vertical transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Viral hepatitis remain a concern despite ongoing efforts to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Current interventions have primarily focused on individual diseases however, there is a growing need to adopt an integrated strategy that addresses all three diseases.
<p><strong>Objectives</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Lead the conduct a rapid assessment of EMTCT interventions, targets and gaps</li> <li>Lead the development of the triple elimination framework, National and 4GF state plans</li> </ul> <p><strong>Purpose of the assignment</strong></p> <p>The purpose of this assignment is to lead the conduct a rapid analysis of EMTCT targets/ gaps and the development of the triple elimination framework, National implementation and 4GF state operational plans; and a research agenda.</p> <p><strong>Scope of the Assignment</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>It is expected that the consultants retained for this assignment will develop a detailed roadmap/work plan/Gantt chart for its implementation.<strong> </strong></li> <li>Conduct a desk review of available strategic documents to facilitate delivery of work.</li> <li>To implement, s/he will meet with the necessary government agencies and departments at the federal and state levels.</li> <li>Arrange the documents in print ready format.</li> <li>Facilitate the conduct of consensus workshops with all the relevant stakeholders as necessary</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reporting</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Complies with technical, progress, and compliance reporting requirements in accordance with FMoH regulations, policies, and procedures.</li> </ul>
<p><strong>Key Competence and Expertise</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Advanced university degree in Medicine, public health and/or international development.</li> <li>Ten (10) years of progressive professional work experience in programme and social development, HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and Viral hepatitis</li> <li>Evidence of designing a programme with multi stakeholders (donors, civil societies, government agencies, etc) involvement at the highest level to ensure uninterrupted programme design and development.</li> <li>Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and Viral hepatitis response, or working with organizations addressing HIV is required</li> <li>Overall technical, management and leadership skills in proposal development for Health, Social Protection, Humanitarian, and related programmes.</li> <li>Technical and strategic innovative insight to inform programme design and implementation in line with current Global and National Development realities.</li> <li>Evidence of previous experience in conducting a rapid assessment of similar intervention</li> <li>Evidence of knowledge and experience on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights</li> <li>Evidence of previous work on implementation science to guide the research agenda development</li> <li>Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English</li> <li>Advanced computer skills in common office programmes (MS Word, Excel PowerPoint, etc.) and good knowledge of information management.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Duration / Contracting Arrangements</strong></p> <p>This assignment will be implemented over a period of 4 months. The consultant shall be contracted by NASCP under the GC 7 grant. During the period of assignment s/he will be answerable to NASCP PMU lead as regards the deliverables. S/he will be expected to work with members of staff of NASCP, and other stakeholders. Payment will be made upon NASCPs certification of successful delivery of the deliverables as stipulated.</p> <p>Milestones-based Payment Plan</p> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; width:654px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:45px; vertical-align:top; width:50px"> <p><strong>S/No</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:45px; vertical-align:top; width:216px"> <p><strong>Description of Deliverable</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:45px; vertical-align:top; width:210px"> <p><strong>Means of verification</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:45px; vertical-align:top; width:85px"> <p><strong>Timeline (days)</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:45px; vertical-align:top; width:93px"> <p><strong>Payment milestone</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:50px"> <p>1</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:216px"> <p>Implementation road map/activity gannt chart</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:210px"> <p>Submission of the implementation road map and activity gannt chart (soft and hard copies)</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:85px"> <p>22</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:93px"> <p>1st Payment milestone</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:50px"> <p>2</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:216px"> <ol> <li>National Triple Elimination Framework</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ol> <li>Development of an implementation plan</li> </ol> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:210px"> <ol> <li>Submission of Triple Elimination Framework (soft and hard copies)</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ol> <li>Submission of documented implementation plan (soft and hard copies)</li> </ol> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:85px"> <p>11</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>11</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:93px"> <p>2ND Payment milestone</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:50px"> <p>3</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:216px"> <p>Design of National and State operational plan</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:210px"> <p>Submission of documented design of a National and State operational plan</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:85px"> <p>22</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:93px"> <p>3RD Payment milestone</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:50px"> <p>4</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:216px"> <p>Development of a Triple Elimination Operational agenda</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:210px"> <p>Submission of documented triple elimination operational agenda</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:85px"> <p>22</p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:93px"> <p>4TH Payment milestone</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p><strong>GUIDELINE FOR </strong><strong>SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF DOCUMENTS</strong></p> <ol> <li>A complete set of Proposal documents and Term of Reference (ToR) in the English Language for the <strong>CONSULTANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRIPLE ELIMINATION STRATEGY FOR VERTICAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV, SYPHILIS, AND HBV IN NIGERIA.</strong> The detailed Proposal must be in English Language and submitted in two (2) hard copies <strong>(one original & one copy)</strong> of the requested documents. The original <strong>Proposal</strong> and the copy be put in one (1) envelope each. The envelopes shall then be enclosed and sealed in one (1) single outer envelope, and clearly marked at the topmost right corner <strong>“CONSULTANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRIPLE ELIMINATION STRATEGY FOR VERTICAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV, SYPHILIS, AND HBV IN NIGERIA.’’ </strong>and the Name, Address, Email and Phone Number of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope<strong>, </strong>with acknowledgement to NASCP office at the address below.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p>The deadline for the submission of proposal should not be later than <strong>Wednesday 26</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> February, 2025 </strong>by <strong>12 noon</strong>.<strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Address for Submission and Information</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Attention:</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Deputy Director (PSM)</strong></p> <p>National AIDS/STIs Control Programme</p> <p>Edo House,</p> <p>75 Ralph Shoidende Street,</p> <p>Central Business District,</p> <p>Garki, Abuja.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EVALUATION CRITERIA</strong></p> <p>The selection method to be adopted is Quality Based Selection (QBS)</p> <p>The Criteria, sub-criteria, and point system for the evaluation of the Technical Proposals are:</p> <p> Points</p> <p> </p> <p>(i) Specific experience of the Consultant relevant to the assignment: <strong><em>60</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience relevant to the assignment 50</li> <li>Qualifications relevant to the assignment 10</li> </ul> <p>(ii) Methodology: 30</p> <p>(iii) Work Plan: 10</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Total points for criterion (I, II & III): 100</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Negotiations will be held if required.</p> <p> </p>
<p><strong>Deliverables</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Implementation road map/ activity Gannt chart</li> <li>National Triple Elimination Framework</li> <li>An implementation plan</li> <li>National and state operational plans</li> <li>Triple elimination operational agenda</li> </ul>
S/he will be paid competitive fees for the agreed duration based on qualification and experience and in line with the approved rate for this assignment.
Deadline for submission of application for this position is Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Any application sent in after the set deadline will be disqualified.
