TERMS OF REFERENCE

Consultancy for rehabilitation development plan

for health facilities in Kon Tum

Overview

The International Center (formerly known as Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation -VVAF) is a humanitarian organization that has addressed the consequences of war through advocacy and service programs in Vietnam for the last three decades. As a co-founder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, IC-VVAF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997. Now the International Center (IC) focuses on disability support, landmine removal, and mental health programs. 

Under the financial support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), IC is implementing a Disability Inclusion Project/2B for Binh Dinh and Kon Tum provinces as a sub-implementing partner for this project. IC is responsible for implementing the Objective One of the project which is to expand the rehabilitation services to contribute to the Goal “which is to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities in provinces heavily sprayed with Agent Orange, namely Binh Dinh and Kon Tum”. 

The project plans to facilitate selected health facilities in Kon Tum to develop their business plan in rehabilitation based on the approved Provincial Plan on Rehabilitation Development in Kon Tum from 2023 to 2030 with Vision 2050. IC is seeking a consultant or group of consultants to assist the health facilities in assessing their situation, analysing their strengths and opportunities and preparing specific action plans for the facilities.

1.      DUTY STATION

• Duty Station: Kon Tum province and other provinces if required.
• Duration of Assignment: from 25 May to 30 September, 2024.

2.      ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The consultant team will be responsible for the development and finalization for

• A detailed work plan agreed by the consultant team, partners and the project
• A summary of literature review on policies and best practices and/ or models 
• An analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the facility 
• A rehabilitation development action plan for the facility

3.      SCOPE OF WORK

• Review related policies on investment in health/rehabilitation and support for people with disabilities/Agent Orange victims, regulations on socialization in health and social support for people with disabilities/Agent Orange victims, health system development masterplan, National Rehabilitation Development Program for the period 2023 - 2030 with a vision to 2050, Rehabilitation development plan in Kon Tum province for the period of 2023 - 2030 with a vision for 2050, Circular amending Circular 46/2013, provincial plans on health and social service, provincial programs to support people with disabilities, etc.
• Study international and national experiences and effective models on rehabilitation services, care services, nursing services, and support for people with disabilities 
• Assess the current situation at Ngoc Hoi Regional General Hospital with SWOT analysis 
• Consult with the hospital, the Department of Health and relevant parties (experts, related businesses, etc.) to develop and complete an action plan (3-5 years period) for rehabilitation development in the hospital. 

4.      DELIVERABLES AND TIMEFRAME

Relevant deliverables and timeframes are outlined below

5.      SUPERVISION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Project

6.      SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications required:

The consultants should 

• Specialize in health economy and business administration in health care facilities
• Have 10 years of experience in health economy, health facilities management and rehabilitation
• Have experience in working with the health sector, people with disabilities, hospitals and NGOs

7.      COMPETENCIES

Teamwork, professionalism, flexibility

8.      APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Individual(s)/firms interested in this  mission are invited to submit your applications in English, either by email (to [email protected]) or by post (to The International Center, R.103-203, B3 Building, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam).

Please state “Application for the <position>” in the subject line or on the envelope. The short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should include:

• Expression of Interest (tentative consultantcy workplan and estimated buget);
• CVs demonstrating relevant capacity and experience

Deadline for submission: 20^th May 2024

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Hua Thi Thu Len – Receptionist
Tel: (84-24) 3733 9444, ext.: 9

Email: [email protected]

Organization: IC-VVAF
Location:
Application deadline: 2024-05-20
Send application to: [email protected]