Nigeria Improved Child Survival Program for Human Capital MPA

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

NIGERIA IMPROVED CHILD SURVIVAL PROGRAM FOR HUMAN CAPITAL (MPA)

 (PROJECT ID: P167156 IDA NO. 65390)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONDUCT OF A NATIONWIDE BASELINE ASSESSMENT OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE FACILITIES (PHASE 2 ASSESSMENT)

Issue Date: Tuesday 22nd October, 2024

1.0       Background

The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Promoting Services (IMPACT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include the engagement of a technical consultancy firm to conduct a nationwide baseline assessment of 9,606 Primary Healthcare facilities across Nigeria (Phase 2). This assessment is critical for guiding the revitalization of PHC facilities and will establish the baseline functionality status of all PHC facilities in the Country.

The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the IMPACT project is to improve the utilization and quality of immunization plus (immunization, child, neonatal and maternal) and malaria services in selected states

2.0 Objectives of the Consultancy Assignment

The overall objective of the Nationwide Baseline Assessment of Primary Healthcare facilities is to enable evidence-based decision-making for the PHC revitalization process that takes into consideration facility-based data, and effectively addresses equity issues such as ward population, disease burden, and geographic access; a factual baseline of the situation of PHC facilities across Nigeria must be established. The assessment is particularly critical in view of the fluid nature of the human resources at PHC level, especially the skilled birth attendants. The assessment will build on the HRH repository developed for 10 states by the NPHCDA and verify recent national interventions to recruit and deploy SBAs nationwide. A centralized, comprehensive, and up-to-date database will be a reference point for analysing PHC facility requirements, identifying gaps, and guiding decision-making for investments. In addition, the baseline assessment will enable effective tracking of the planned PHC revitalization, inclusive of HRH and other PHC service interventions.

Core Objectives:

The core objectives of the assessment exercise are;

1. To establish the baseline functionality status of all PHC facilities in the country.
2. To create/update a live database to enhance the visibility and planning of PHC revitalization efforts and establish a system for routine updates.

3.0 Scope of Service:

Methodology:

The assessment will focus on all PHC facilities (9,606 PHC facilities) excluding facilities captured in Phase 1. It will include Non-BHCPF Public and Faith-Based PHCs, high-volume private-owned PHCs, and PHC facilities affiliated with Teaching Hospitals/Federal Medical Centres.

Data collection tool:

The Consultancy Firm will review and update the data collection tool used for the Phase 1 assessment to collect the data (data collection tool for Phase 1 assessment is an ODK-based application). The assessment tool utilized in the first phase of the assessment comprised 130 questions, which took approximately 90 to 120 minutes to administer, excluding travel time. The tool will be revised with additional questions based on updated indicators of interest, which could likely increase the total to between 150 to 170 questions. Prior to finalizing the data collection tool, a pilot test of the updated tool will be conducted. The outcome of this pilot test will be used to finalize the tool.

Data analysis:

The analysis of data will also be done by the Consultancy Firm. The indicators and checklist utilized for Phase 1 are focused on seven (7) categories of attributes required to determine functionality. The Consultancy Firm will review and update as necessary, as determined by the NPHCDA. The categories are outlined below (Table 1).

Table 1:  Baseline Data Elements

The collation of data will be automated with real-time analysis and verification to ensure completeness and accuracy. The final updated database will be virtualized in interactive dashboards to facilitate real-time decision-making. The states, partners, and relevant stakeholders will have appropriate access to enable daily decision-making.

Training of data collectors:

The Consultancy Firm will train data collectors who will collect the Phase 2 baseline assessment data.

Data collection method:

The Consultancy Firm will determine and implement an approved strategy for the development and implementation of a detailed data collection, cleaning/verification, and real-time analysis strategy that will ensure the speed and accuracy of data collection and capture all eligible facilities.

Duration /Timeframe for data collection:

The duration for the assignment is four (4) months, for delivery of assessment and post-assessment support. However, the consulting firm is to note that post engagement, data collection is expected to be completed within a period of six (6) weeks, inclusive of preparations and training.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: NPHCDA Website https://nphcda.gov.ng or can be obtained at the address given below.

Invitation

The Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Promoting Services (IMPACT) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignment, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number of key staff and so forth).

A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers January 2011. Please visit www.worldbank.org.

Consultant(s) may associate with other Firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

Interested Consulting Firm / Consortium may obtain further information at the address below between the working hours 9.00 am - 4.00 pm. Mondays through Fridays excluding public holidays.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below on or before Tuesday 12th November, 2024 between the working hours of 9.00 am – 4.00 pm, Mondays through Fridays excluding public holidays.

The Project Manager,

IMPACT Project,

National Primary Healthcare Development Agency

No. 16 Idris Kutigi Street, Asokoro,

Abuja, Nigeria.

Tel: +2348034983936

Email: nphcdaimpact@gmail.com