Consultant of Provider Behavior Change Intervention

with Family Health International (FHI 360)
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BTDC-ID: 31847
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Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research, and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and all U.S. territories.

USAID Enhancing Quality of Healthcare Activity (EQHA) II is a five-year project (October 23, 2023 – October 22, 2028) led by FHI 360 and in partnership with KHANA, Kawsang, ThinkWell, and Data Elevates that aims to further improve and sustain service quality by strengthening a harmonized Cambodian high-quality health system that will lead to better health outcomes for all Cambodians.

EQHA II builds on the successes to date of the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and development partners and aims at achieving three objectives:

  1. Improved evidence-based policy, guidelines, and strategies for more effective and efficient health systems
  2. Improved individual and institutional capacity of the public and private sectors to implement, monitor, and evaluate QA according to the national standards
  3. Improved individual and institutional capacity of subnational health systems to provide quality services to address emerging national program priorities

Announcement Positions

Consultant of Provider Behavior Change Intervention

Position Summary

Solicitation Number: FY25-EQHA II-001

Date of Issue of RFP: Oct 10, 2024

Date Questions from Supplier Due: Oct 17, 2024

Date Answers due from FHI 360: Oct 18, 2024

Date Proposal Due: Oct 19, 2024, at 5:30 pm

The period of performance is expected from Nov 01, 2024, to Mar 31, 2025. (Total estimated LOE – 15 days).

Location of Work: The position will be based in USAID-EQHA II of the FHI 360 office in Phnom Penh.

Travel: Consultant may be required to travel in Phnom Penh or provinces as required by the project. Per diem and accommodation will be provided by FHI 360 for trips to provinces.

Detailed Description of Tasks to be Performed: 

The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise in revision of the Provider Behavior Change Intervention (PBCI) training curriculum and relevant materials for training activities (trainer and trainee) and coaching materials are updated and aligned with current best practices and national health priorities, including health professional ethics and respectful care. The consultant will work with the national center for health promotion (NCHP) and relevant stakeholders and development partners to coordinate, assess and improve the PBCI training curriculum and its associated materials. S/he will work closely with relevant partners and stakeholders through the technical working group (TWG) in reviewing existing materials and identifying relevant updates. S/he will develop a comprehensive content mapping between current PBCI curriculum and CHAS/CHCAS/other relevant documents and present findings and update proposals to the NCPH and TWG. S/he will collaborate with national stakeholders to ensure the inclusion of relevant topics like national programs, gender equity for social inclusion (GESI) in the revision of PBCI training curriculum and its materials. S/he will foster teamwork and address challenges that may arise during the working process and update to assigned technical monitor of EQHA II. 

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with other relevant development partners to support the NCHP to review the existing PBCI training curriculum, materials, and coaching materials, identifying areas for improvement and updating content to align with current best practices and national health priorities, and ensure it is competency-based curriculum. 
  • Manage and coordinate the TWG members during meetings/non-meetings format, including FHI 360/Epic program, PHB project, facilitating the review of existing materials and the search for relevant updates. 
  • Develop content mapping documents, presenting findings to the NCPH TWG and proposing updates based on the identified needs. 
  • Work closely with relevant stakeholders at the national level to ensure the incorporation of essential topics, including national programs and GESI aspect in the PBCI training curriculum. 
  • Collect input from relevant partners and stakeholders during the process of revising PBCI training curriculum, consolidate input, and finalize PBCI training curriculum, and related materials, including competency-based checklist and coaching agenda. 
  • Revise/update PBCI training curriculum 
  • Develop training/coaching materials for trainers and trainees  
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • The consultant should have the knowledge, skills and extensive experience to implement the scope of work. Required criteria:
  • A master's degree or PhD in public health, education, health sciences, or a related field is typically required.
  • Certifications or specialized training in behavior change, health education, or instructional design.
  • Professional experience in Healthcare, Curriculum Development, Knowledge of Health Systems.
  • Special skills, including instructional design, adult learning theories, behavior change techniques, assessment and evaluation, cultural sensitivity, communication and facilitation, research skills.
  • Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills
  • Fluent command of English and Khmer
  • Ability to work remotely effectively; and be proactive, flexible, conscientious, and responsive.
 

How to Apply

Timetable and Address for Submission

Proposals are due no later than 5:30 PM (GMT+7) on the closing date. Required documentation listed below must be e-mailed to email or submitted to the FHI360 office by using the information in the contact detail.

Evaluation Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Required Documentation: Proposals must include the following components:

  • Cover letter (max 2 pages) summarizing experience.
  • Current CV
  • FHI 360 Biodata Form with proposed daily rate (include recent consulting daily rates)
  • A sample of your work that related to this consultancy.
  • Name and contact details of recent professional references.

FHI 360 Disclaimers

  • FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected Consultant candidates.
  • FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award
  • FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received
  • Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360
  • FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on failure of the offeror to follow solicitation instructions
  • FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to solicitation
  • FHI 360 reserves the right to issue award based on initial evaluation of offers without further discussion
  • FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation, or issue multiple awards based on the solicitation activities
  • FHI 360 reserves the right to waive minor proposal deficiencies that can be corrected prior to award determination to promote competition
  • FHI 360’s supplier terms and conditions can be found here while our consultant terms and conditions can be found here
 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • “GIA Tower, Floor 12th (Room G1201 & G1202) & 26th (Room G2602 & G2603), Street Sopheak Mongkol Corner of Koh Pich, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Family Health International (FHI 360)
 
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