Unicef Cameroon is recruiting a CCL Specialist to support the 2015 Measles Rubella SIAs

UNICEF CAMEROON

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Ver. March 2015

Title of Consultancy: Support 2015 Measles Rubella SIAs (CCL specialist)

Planned Duration of Consultancy: 45 days

Submitted by: Young Child Survival Section

1.    Background and Justification

As 4th leading cause of child mortality in 2000, measles death is a major component to achieving MDG4. Major cause of global morbidity and mortality with more than 375,000 deaths in 2000 and despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine for the past 45 years, measles remains a leading cause of death among young children for the WHO African Region. With a strong global support from governments, health workers and dedicated volunteers, significant progress is being made in the fight against measles, however, measles still claimed thousands lives each year in the African Region.

The current measles elimination strategy calls for increased coverage of two doses of measles vaccine (Routine, SIAs), enhanced surveillance and improved case management.

In 2011, the Sixty-first session of the African Regional Committee adopted a resolution for measles elimination by 2020. The resolution urged Member States to provide adequate resources for the implementation of national plans to sustain the gains in measles mortality reduction.

In 2012, a national plan for measles elimination in Cameroon was adopted by the Inter Agency Coordination Committee. However, several challenges are still identified, including inadequacy and sustainability of financing, weakness of the health workforce and limited access to service delivery. In addition, interventions are not implemented at full scale; procurement and supply chain systems are still weak, community engagement low in addition to weak surveillance of this disease.

Humanitarian emergencies that occurred in the Far North (Boko Haram), Adamawa and East (Central African refugees) regions have been associated with epidemics of measles, which can be prevented through vaccination if anticipated by timely intervention.

In 2014, 49 health districts faced Measles outbreaks in Cameroon. The most affected population was among 1-15 years old. Only 14 (out of the 49) received adequate response.

In order to provide continuous technical, financial and material assistance for the development of cMYP and integrated country annual operational plan, UNICEF country office is requesting the support of one national consultant who will be helpful to ensure UNICEF great support for a good preparation and implementation of measles SIAs.

This national consultant will support the country punctually to improve the quality of their SIAs that will contribute to reduce the morbidity and mortality of the disease.

2.    Purpose and Objective

-       The purpose is to ensure that the country is engaged, mobilized, informed and well equipped with necessary planning tools and implementation strategies that will result in a successful and quality SIAs implementation;

-       The objective is to give technical support to the Ministry of Health in collaboration with UNICEF country office for the preparation and implementation of quality measles SIAs.

3.     Methodology and Technical Approach

-       Desk review to analyse the country EPI situation;

-       Meetings and interactions with the Ministry of Health and others immunisation partners;

4.    Activities, Tasks, Outputs and Deliverables

-       Participate in the coordination logistic committees meetings;

-       Assess the cold chain capacity at regional stores level and district levels where possible, for the SIAs, as well as for new vaccine introduction where possible;

-       Use planning for SIAs to update cold chain inventory, fix broken equipment, provide spare parts where needed, and to the extent possible, resolve problems with availability of budget for fuel and electricity for routine immunization;

-       Conduct training on vaccine handling, injection safety, and health care waste management;

-       Use resources available for SIA to develop a video or other materials on correct injection techniques that can be used in RI training or supervision;

-       Review the cold chain plan and distribution plan that includes vaccine and injection material for Measles/Rubella SIAs;

-       Review training materials, monitoring tools & stock management system for Measles/Rubella SIAs;

-       Support the organization of training of trainers / supervisors;

-       Review / develop waste management plan with mapping up to district level;

-       Ensure the technical supervision of central and regional vaccine stores;

-       Review the daily reporting mechanisms;

-       Review stock levels of vaccines at all levels and redistribute vaccines to provide appropriate stock levels.  Use the redistribution process as opportunity to reinforce concept of minimum and maximum stock levels;

-       Review cold chain gaps/weaknesses identified during SIA and develop a plan to correct them for routine immunization;

-       Determine whether 5-dose measles vaccine vials can be used in RI to ensure that measles vaccine is provided at every vaccination session.

Deliverables

The consultant will have to submit to the supervisors (CO):

-       A weekly update on his activities to discuss progress related to this ToRs;

-       A first month activities report to allow the 1st monthly salary payment;

-       A draft of a final report on all his activities at least 2 days before the end of the contract to allow feedbacks and discussions;

-       A final report on all his activities taking into account all feedbacks 2 weeks after the end of the consultation with a summary report presented in PPT format & campaigns data under Excel format;

-       All deliverables must be presented to WCARO & CO on electronic support.

Output

-       Timely and accurate technical support is provided by the Country Office through the consultant for a high quality SIAs preparation and implementation.

5.    Management, Organization and Timeframe

The consultant will be positioned under:

-       The technical supervision of the country office CCL Specialist;

-       The administrative supervision of the Chief of Health sub-component.

The consultant will also work closely with the Immunization Officer and country teams (C4D, Health, WASH and Nutrition).

UNICEF will:

-       Organize an initial briefing for the consultant;

-       Make available guidelines, documentation on Measles & Rubella SIAs organization;

-       Ensure consultant direct supervision;

-       Final appreciation of the consultant work quality.

Full Time: Estimated total working days: 45 calendar days - On a base of 21 working days/month

The consultant will be on contract through to the end of the 45 calendars days, and will implement the activities and deliverables as outlined in this document.

Duration of the assignment will be agreed upon prior to the start of each assignment, and the total contract will not exceed 45 calendars days - on a base of 21 working days/month.

Deliverables	Deadline
A weekly update on realized activities	Every Monday
A Monthly activities report	End of the first Month
A draft final report on all his activities on electronic support	At least 2 days before the end of the mission
A final report	At the end of the mission
A summary report presented in PPT format & SIAs data under Excel format	At the end of the mission

6.    ROMP Reference, Budget and Remuneration

§  Four 45 days (XXXX to XXX ) of work;

One National CCL consultant, NOB professional

o   1^st month consultancy fees: 138.904$*1*21* working days: $US2,917*1 = 2,917$

o   ½ month consultancy fees: 138.904$*1*11 working days: $US1,528*1 = 1,528*1$

o   Estimated/total salary fees= $US 2,917$ + 1,528$ = 4,445$ estimated for 1 consultant

§  Salary will be pay on monthly basis only after the submission and approval of the monthly activities report;

o   Perdiem for duty travels will be pay when consultant is on duty travel in the country outside the duty station (20 calendars days per month for a total of 30 days for the duration of contract).

§  Lumpsum for field missions (transport & perdiem for consultant & driver) to be use according to UNICEF rules: 6,000*1 = 6,000$ estimated for 1 consultant.

        Total for the 1 consultant: 10,445$.

7.    Qualifications and Specialized Knowledge/experience required

§  Education

- An advanced university degree (Master's) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, International Development, Supply Chain Management, Supply, Logistics, or a directly-related technical field(s) (or other relevant disciplines) is required.

- A valid professional certification (CSCP; CSCM; CPSM; SCMP; etc.) from an accredited supply management institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor's), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree

§  Work Experience

- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, cold chain management, administration and/or other related technical fields is required.

- Prior knowledge of Supply Chain Management in a developing country context is considered highly desirable.

§  Competencies

-       Competencies in logistic and cold chain management;

-       Competencies to develop a good logistic and cold chain plan for SIAs;

-       Capacity to work in multicultural environment;

-       Knowledge of the social, political and economic environment of West and Central Africa. A working experience in developing countries related to immunization issues link to SIAS is an asset.

-       Knowledge of informatics techniques including web browsing;

-       Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with multiple partners;

-       Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills;

-       Good analytical and negotiating skills.

§  Language

-       Excellent knowledge of French and a good working knowledge of English;

8.    Conditions of Work

Full Time: Estimated Total Working Days: 45 calendars days - On a base of 21 working days/months;

Duty Station: Yaoundé with 2/3 of time travels in the country.

Work place of consultant: UNICEF Cameroon country Office and Expanded Programme on Immunization Central Technical Group/Departments of Health Family& Promotion teams.

9.     Anticipated travel

§  Travel inside the country for technical support, prospective visits and SIAs supervision

10. UNICEF recourse in case of unsatisfactory performance

§  Payment will only be made for work satisfactorily completed and accepted by UNICEF.

§  UNICEF reserves the right to interrupt the contract in case of unsatisfactory achievements.