VUFO NGO Resource Centre
Consultant for HIS master plan development
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.
Terms of Reference (TOR)
SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN ON HEALTH INFORMATION AND DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION IN HIV/AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL
TAP is a central mechanism that enables PEPFAR health information stakeholders in various countries (e.g., Vietnam, Haiti, Ethiopia) to support shared informatic investments and develop long-term solutions. As a consortium-member lead, PATH supports country health systems to grow their capabilities using three approaches: through stronger vision, policy, and governance; a skilled health informatics workforce; and effective information systems.
PATH/TAP support the VAAC in developing a 5-year master plan in health information system and digital transformation in HIV/AIDS control. PATH is seeking a consultant to achieve the following objectives and to fulfill the scope of work described below.
Objectives:
The main objective is to develop a 5-year master plan in health information system and digital transformation in HIV/AIDS control.
Scope of work -
The consultant will complete the following activities:
- Conduct an assessment on the status and demand on the application of information technology in collecting, managing, and reporting HIV/AIDS data (review the landscape assessment results conducted by USCDC, develop assessment tools, conduct data collection, write report). Assessment methods include desk review (for example, policy and legal documents and guidance on information technology, e-health, digital health, etc.,), online or offline survey, key informant interviews with relevant ministries and provinces, etc.
- Develop a draft master plan on the application of information technology in HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
- Participate (present, take note, facilitate) meetings of the master plan committee.
- Synthesize comments and feedback and revise the master plan following comments.
- Finalize the master plan for the government submission.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Medical doctor or post-graduate degree in Health Sciences, Health Informatics, Information Technology, or relevant degrees.
- Knowledge and experience on government’s master plan development
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative research/assessment
- Ability to facilitate meetings with experts and government stakeholders.
Deliverables:
The work is divided into two periods: 1. From August to September 2023 and 2. From October to December 2023. The consultants will work with VAAC and PATH to complete the deliverables. The deliverables for this engagement are as follows:
No. | Deliverables | Deadline |
1 | Draft assessment report | 30/8/2023 |
2 | Final assessment report | 10/9/2023 |
3 | Draft master plan | 29/9/2023 |
4 | Meeting minutes and lists of all comments and feedback | Every two weeks from 1/10/2023 to 15/12/2023 |
5 | Final master plan for submission | 15/12/2023 |
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
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