The consultant will be expected to undertake and be responsible for the following tasks:
- Updated and Costed NCHF
- Develop a comprehensive report and a PowerPoint presentation with 10-12 slides.
- Work in consultation with the Ministry of Health (CHSS) and other Community Health stakeholders.
- Submit and present the updated framework to LMH and the Ministry of Health (CHSS) as well as the CH Technical Working Group (TWG).
- Provide all relevant documents and requirements for the process to LMH/MoH.
- Submit any meeting/workshop minutes contributing to the finalization of this deliverable.
- Annual Community Health Systems Maturity Assessment
- Conduct a Community Health Technical Working Group meeting to brief stakeholders on the previous assessment report and plans for the upcoming assessment.
- Facilitate the TWG meeting and the annual assessment exercise, ensuring the involvement of relevant CH stakeholders.
- Deliverables from this intervention will include:
- A PowerPoint presentation of the 2023 Maturity assessment outcomes.
- The Annual Maturity Assessment Report (2024).
- TWG meeting minutes.
- Costed Operational Plan
- Develop a comprehensive report and a PowerPoint presentation with 10-12 slides.
- Work in consultation with the Ministry of Health (CHSS) and other community health GC7 recipients under community systems strengthening.
- Submit and present the operational plan to LMH, the Ministry of Health (CHSS), and the Global Fund Program Implementation Unit (PIU).
- Provide all relevant documents and requirements for the process to LMH/MoH.
- Submit any meeting/workshop minutes contributing to the finalization of this deliverable.
- Refinement of the National Community Health Framework Financing Advocacy Tool
- Refine and update the advocacy tool as needed.
- Community Health Annual Investments Mapping Report
- Develop a document to assist the Ministry of Health (CHSS) in stipulating the allocation of overall health financing to the community sector.
Implementation Arrangements and Coordination
The consultant will work under the oversight of the LMH Malawi Senior Technical Coordinator – HSS. They will coordinate with the Ministry of Health’s Community Health Services Section (CHSS) and Directorate of Planning and Policy Development (DPPD). The consultant will be seated within the DPPD office of the Ministry of Health for four days a week (Tuesday to Friday) and one day (Monday) at LMH offices.
Required Qualifications
- Several years of professional experience in applied health financing, including quantitative analysis and support services to governments and funders.
- Knowledge of national and county-level government financing policies, procedures, and systems in resource-limited settings.
- Experience working with major global health donors such as USAID, Global Fund, World Bank, and GAVI.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills with a passion for community health.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing community health programs in Malawi.
- Experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects.
- Experience in community health advocacy.
