Consultant
2025-03-28T08:57:34+00:00
PATH
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FULL_TIME
Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-04-01T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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PATH, in collaboration with WHO AFRO, CDC, and AFENET, is conducting a comprehensive assessment of VPD surveillance systems across the WHO AFRO region. This includes:
- A landscape analysis survey across 47 WHO member states to assess the current state of VPD surveillance.
- Case study deep dives in selected countries, including Uganda, to provide an in-depth understanding of VPD surveillance system functionality, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- The consultant will play a critical role in facilitating and coordinating the data collection activities at the country level, ensuring alignment with study objectives and timely submission of high-quality data.
Objectives of the Consultancy
The consultant will be responsible for leading the data collection process for the VPD case study deep dives in Uganda and supporting follow-up activities related to the landscape analysis survey. Specific objectives include:
- Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of focused group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) for the case study.
- Supporting follow-up and completion of the landscape analysis electronic survey, ensuring accurate and timely responses from Uganda.
- Providing technical and logistical support to ensure high-quality data collection, submission, and compliance with ethical standards.
Scope of Work
1. Planning and coordination
- Engage with key stakeholders, including national and regional health officials, to plan their participation in FGDs and KIIs.
- Develop and manage a detailed work plan for data collection, ensuring alignment with the project timeline.
- Identify and coordinate with appropriate respondents at national, regional, and facility levels for interviews and discussions.
- Liaise with the Ministry to ensure all administrative approvals are in place before data collection begins.
2. Data collection implementation
- Lead the facilitation of FGDs at the national and regional levels using the provided interview guides.
- Conduct KIIs at facility levels, ensuring at least 10 facilities across different districts are covered.
- Ensure data is recorded accurately using the provided electronic questionnaire submission platform.
3. Landscape analysis survey follow-up
- Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure the landscape analysis electronic survey is completed accurately and submitted within the given timeline.
- Address any queries from stakeholders regarding the survey and provide technical support as needed.
- Track survey progress and report completion status
- Identify and resolve any challenges related to survey submission and data quality.
4. Data quality assurance and submission
- Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission.
- Work closely with PATH to address any gaps or inconsistencies in the data collected.
- Submit completed FGD and KII reports via the designated online platform in a timely manner.
5. Reporting and communication
- Provide regular updates to PATH on data collection progress and challenges encountered.
- Support in the preparation of the final country report summarizing key findings, challenges faced, and recommendations.
- Participate in virtual debrief meetings to share insights and lessons learned from the data collection process.
Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs within the agreed timeline:
1. Work plan and stakeholder engagement report:
- Detailed timeline and action plan for data collection activities.
- Summary of key stakeholders engaged and their roles in the process.
2. Completed data collection forms:
- Submission of finalized FGD and KII responses via the electronic platform.
- Completed landscape analysis survey responses for Uganda.
3. Data quality and completion report:
- Documentation of data collection processes and any adjustments made
- Summary of challenges faced and how they were addressed.
Qualifications and experience
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
Education:
Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in public health program implementation, preferably in disease surveillance or immunization programs.
- Demonstrated experience in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and qualitative research methodologies (FGDs and KIIs).
- Familiarity with digital health systems such as DHIS2, IDSR, and Epi Info is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages is an advantage).
- Proficiency in using electronic data collection tools and online survey platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in data quality assurance.
Reporting Structure
The consultant will report to the PATH project lead.
Scope of Work 1. Planning and coordination • Engage with key stakeholders, including national and regional health officials, to plan their participation in FGDs and KIIs. • Develop and manage a detailed work plan for data collection, ensuring alignment with the project timeline. • Identify and coordinate with appropriate respondents at national, regional, and facility levels for interviews and discussions. • Liaise with the Ministry to ensure all administrative approvals are in place before data collection begins. 2. Data collection implementation • Lead the facilitation of FGDs at the national and regional levels using the provided interview guides. • Conduct KIIs at facility levels, ensuring at least 10 facilities across different districts are covered. • Ensure data is recorded accurately using the provided electronic questionnaire submission platform. 3. Landscape analysis survey follow-up • Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure the landscape analysis electronic survey is completed accurately and submitted within the given timeline. • Address any queries from stakeholders regarding the survey and provide technical support as needed. • Track survey progress and report completion status • Identify and resolve any challenges related to survey submission and data quality. 4. Data quality assurance and submission • Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission. • Work closely with PATH to address any gaps or inconsistencies in the data collected. • Submit completed FGD and KII reports via the designated online platform in a timely manner. 5. Reporting and communication • Provide regular updates to PATH on data collection progress and challenges encountered. • Support in the preparation of the final country report summarizing key findings, challenges faced, and recommendations. • Participate in virtual debrief meetings to share insights and lessons learned from the data collection process.
Skills and Competencies: • Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages is an advantage). • Proficiency in using electronic data collection tools and online survey platforms. • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in data quality assurance.
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience: Education: Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Systems, or a related field. Experience: • At least 5 years of experience in public health program implementation, preferably in disease surveillance or immunization programs. • Demonstrated experience in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and qualitative research methodologies (FGDs and KIIs). • Familiarity with digital health systems such as DHIS2, IDSR, and Epi Info is an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Consultant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
PATH
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 1 2025
Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
PATH, in collaboration with WHO AFRO, CDC, and AFENET, is conducting a comprehensive assessment of VPD surveillance systems across the WHO AFRO region. This includes:
- A landscape analysis survey across 47 WHO member states to assess the current state of VPD surveillance.
- Case study deep dives in selected countries, including Uganda, to provide an in-depth understanding of VPD surveillance system functionality, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- The consultant will play a critical role in facilitating and coordinating the data collection activities at the country level, ensuring alignment with study objectives and timely submission of high-quality data.
Objectives of the Consultancy
The consultant will be responsible for leading the data collection process for the VPD case study deep dives in Uganda and supporting follow-up activities related to the landscape analysis survey. Specific objectives include:
- Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of focused group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) for the case study.
- Supporting follow-up and completion of the landscape analysis electronic survey, ensuring accurate and timely responses from Uganda.
- Providing technical and logistical support to ensure high-quality data collection, submission, and compliance with ethical standards.
Scope of Work
1. Planning and coordination
- Engage with key stakeholders, including national and regional health officials, to plan their participation in FGDs and KIIs.
- Develop and manage a detailed work plan for data collection, ensuring alignment with the project timeline.
- Identify and coordinate with appropriate respondents at national, regional, and facility levels for interviews and discussions.
- Liaise with the Ministry to ensure all administrative approvals are in place before data collection begins.
2. Data collection implementation
- Lead the facilitation of FGDs at the national and regional levels using the provided interview guides.
- Conduct KIIs at facility levels, ensuring at least 10 facilities across different districts are covered.
- Ensure data is recorded accurately using the provided electronic questionnaire submission platform.
3. Landscape analysis survey follow-up
- Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure the landscape analysis electronic survey is completed accurately and submitted within the given timeline.
- Address any queries from stakeholders regarding the survey and provide technical support as needed.
- Track survey progress and report completion status
- Identify and resolve any challenges related to survey submission and data quality.
4. Data quality assurance and submission
- Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission.
- Work closely with PATH to address any gaps or inconsistencies in the data collected.
- Submit completed FGD and KII reports via the designated online platform in a timely manner.
5. Reporting and communication
- Provide regular updates to PATH on data collection progress and challenges encountered.
- Support in the preparation of the final country report summarizing key findings, challenges faced, and recommendations.
- Participate in virtual debrief meetings to share insights and lessons learned from the data collection process.
Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs within the agreed timeline:
1. Work plan and stakeholder engagement report:
- Detailed timeline and action plan for data collection activities.
- Summary of key stakeholders engaged and their roles in the process.
2. Completed data collection forms:
- Submission of finalized FGD and KII responses via the electronic platform.
- Completed landscape analysis survey responses for Uganda.
3. Data quality and completion report:
- Documentation of data collection processes and any adjustments made
- Summary of challenges faced and how they were addressed.
Qualifications and experience
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
Education:
Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in public health program implementation, preferably in disease surveillance or immunization programs.
- Demonstrated experience in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and qualitative research methodologies (FGDs and KIIs).
- Familiarity with digital health systems such as DHIS2, IDSR, and Epi Info is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages is an advantage).
- Proficiency in using electronic data collection tools and online survey platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in data quality assurance.
Reporting Structure
The consultant will report to the PATH project lead.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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