Call for consultancy: Support MSA for conducting M&E Framework and Baseline survey

TOR: National Senior Consultant to provide the strategic direction and supervision to the technical expertise to support the MSA in reviewing and facilitating the implementation of M&E Framework and Baseline survey

1. Background:

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Prevention and Control, outlining a comprehensive plan to address the growing threat of AMR in the country. This strategy, which covers the period from 2023 to 2030, with a vision towards 2045, highlights the importance of rational and responsible use of antimicrobial agents in humans, animals, and plants as a fundamental approach to combatting AMR.

As the focal point for AMR within the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Medical Service Administration (MSA) in Vietnam plays a critical role in coordinating and implementing strategies to address antimicrobial resistance. To ensure the successful implementation and ongoing monitoring of the National Strategy on Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention and Control in Vietnam for the period 2023-2030, with a vision towards 2045, the Ministry of Health (MOH) recognizes the need for a robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework.

The Vietnam Fleming Fund Country Grant—Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Vietnam (FFCG1) is committed to the effort by providing evidence to addresses critical gaps in antimicrobial-resistant combat in Vietnam and strategic development and monitoring of the National Strategy. In order to provide technical support and research-based evidence to the coming National Strategy, FHI 360 under FFP expects to develop a comprehensive M&E framework, review baseline indicators, develop the measurement items, and conduct a baseline evaluation of key indicators for the National Strategy on AMR Prevention and Control.

FFCG1 is looking for senior consultant to assist the Medical Service Administration (MSA) in monitoring the progress, reviewing, editing, and facilitating the implementation and quality control of the M&E Framework development and Baseline survey to evaluate National AMR Strategy. FFCG1 requires the senior consultant to possess expertise and experience in public health, health policy, M&E, and familiarity with AMR/AMU.

2. Objectives: see attached file

3. Required Documentation

Proposals must include the following components:

• Applicant’s CV and highest-level degree
• Letter of interest that briefs relevant qualification and experience
• Proposed daily rate
• FHI 360 Biodata form

4. Application

• Application to this call should be submitted by email to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] no later than 5PM Sep 26^th, 2023 with subject line “FF_Support MSA for conducting M&E Framework and Baseline survey”
• All prospective vendors must comply with the safeguarding policies of our organization. Any violations of the policies may result in immediate contract termination without liability for the organization.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.