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Qualifications

FINAL TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consultant for End Term Review (ETR) of the National Multisectoral Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Namibia 2017/2018 – 2021/2022, Situational Analysis of Oral Health and development of the new integrated National Multisectoral Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Namibia (Namibian Nationals Only)

1.    Background
The National Multisectoral Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Namibia, 2017/2018 — 2021/2022 (MSSP) was the first strategic framework that addresses chronic diseases and injuries in the country through coordinated multisectoral action for the promotion of healthy lifestyles, prevention, early detection, treatment, and palliative care of individuals affected with these diseases.

The current strategy focuses on the six (6) major conditions in Namibia namely cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes mellitus (DM), cancers (all types), chronic respiratory
diseases, trauma due to road traffic injuries, and mental illnesses and disorders.

The strategic plan did not include oral health due to vertical programming characterized by isolated oral disease approaches. However, following the endorsements of the Regional Oral Health Strategy 2016-2025: Addressing Oral Diseases as Part of Noncommunicable Disease by Member States during the Sixty-sixth session Regional Committee for Africa (RC66) in 2016  and the Global Strategy on Oral health during the Seventy-fifth session World Health Assembly (WHA75) , and recognition that promotion of oral health and prevention and control of oral diseases when provided in an integrated manner is cost effective, the country will include oral health in the new multisectoral strategic plan for the control and prevention of NCDs towards universal health coverage (UHC).

With the end of the MSSP, there is an opportunity to review the MSSP comprehensively and evaluate its effectiveness, while also conducting a situational analysis for oral health.

The review will track the implementation and progress made to date, including progress against targets included in the plan, and challenges in achieving these targets.

In addition, a situational analysis of oral health in the country will be conducted to inform the development of the integrated MSSP.

The main objectives of the end term review of the MSSP, the situational analysis for oral health, and development of the new integrated MSSP are to:

    Identify the achievements, constraints, challenges, and lessons learnt in implementing the 2017/2018 — 2021/2022 MSSP.
    Identify emerging national and local NCD trends and inequalities, including oral health, considering global and regional trends and new scientific evidence on addressing NCDs.
    Evaluate oral health situation, resources including infrastructure available, plans and programs.
    Develop a new integrated MSSP based on the findings above, including costing.
A separate exercise to draft a mental health action plan is being conducted and there will be opportunities to collaborate between the NCD and mental health team. Discussions are ongoing as to whether the prevention and response to road traffic injuries will be included in the NCD action plan.
2.    Deliverables
The tasks to be conducted are outlined below.

The consultancy tasks are consisted of three phases, namely, 1) preparation, 2) end-term review of MSSP and oral health situation analysis, 3) development of new integrated MSSP:

(1)    Preparation
–    Develop inception plan

(2)    End-term review of the MSSP and oral health situational analysis
–    Conduct the desk review
–    Develop the data collection tool for the MSSP end term review and oral health situational analysis
–    Lead data collection and data analysis
–    Conduct key informant interview
–    Prepare and organize the in-person stakeholder consultation meeting
–    Compile the end-term review and oral health situational analysis report

(3)    Development of the new integrated MSSP.
–    Draft the new integrated MSSP
–    Prepare and organize the in-person stakeholder and validation meeting

Deliverables:
a)    Inception plan with timelines, roles of different teams as per the thematic areas, methodology, review tools and anticipated challenges.
b)    Data collection tools for the end term review and oral health situational analysis.
c)    Detailed data analysis report for the end-term review and oral health situational analysis.
d)    MSSP end-term review report including oral health situational analysis.
e)    New comprehensive, evidence based, data driven, and costed integrated MSSP with monitoring and evaluation plan and an implementation framework.

3.    Qualifications, experience, skills, and languages
Educational qualifications
Essential: A university degree in medical sciences, dental sciences, public health, epidemiology, health policy or any related field from an accredited/recognized institution of high learning.
Desirable: Postgraduate training in business administration, project management, policy management or any related field from an accredited/recognized institution of high learning

Experience
Essential :
–    Must have at least 2 years’ experience in conducting program evaluations and strategies development, especially in the field of NCD prevention and control.
–    Knowledge in NCD prevention and control strategies, including knowledge of best practices, evidence-based interventions, and relevant international guidelines.
–    Experience of working with multiple stakeholders including government ministries, CSOs, NGOs and people living or affected by the disease(s).
–    A background in public health and an understanding of NCDs and the healthcare system in Namibia.
–    Demonstrated and strong facilitation and mentoring/coaching skills.
–    Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation related to NCDs.
Desirable:
–    Experience of 5 or more years in conducting program evaluations and strategies development, especially in the field of NCD prevention and control will be an advantage.
–    Good understand of WHO guidelines and policies around NCDs.
–    Understanding of the current NCDs situation (including oral health) globally and regionally

Skills/Knowledge
–    Strong writing and presentation skills
–    Good knowledge in communication
–    Good knowledge and skill in data analysis
Languages and level required:
–    Fluency in written and spoken English.
–    Fluency in the local language will be an added advantage.
4.    Technical Supervision
–    Dr Laimi Ashipala, Non-communicable diseases officer.
5.    Location
Based in Namibia during the full duration of the consultancy period.
On site: WCO Namibia and Ministry of Health and Social Services
Off site: __N/A

On site for insurance purposes: WCO Namibia
6.    Travel – If travel is involved, full medical clearance is required
The incumbent will be expected to travel to the regions for data collection.
7.    Remuneration and budget (travel costs excluded)
Rate: N$203 334 (73 494.33/month) for 2months; 23 days at N$56,345.34
Currency: NAD
The payment will be made in as follows:
Remuneration and payment schedule:
*    25% upon signature
*    25% upon submission of the MSSP end-term review report including oral health situational analysis.
*    50% Upon Submission of final Draft of the costed integrated MSSP with monitoring and evaluation plan and an implementation framework.

The estimated consultancy period is 2 months 23 days starting 1st of October 2024 — 23 December but could be extended with no implication on the consultancy fee.