ANNOUNCEMENT
Project title: Project «IMPROVING OF MATERNAL, NEWBORN, AND CHILD HEALTH IN THE FOUR DISTRICTS OF THE KHATLON REGION IN THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN»
Project No.: TJK1029
Background: The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population will receive financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in the amount of USD 23 000 000 to finance the Project «Improving of Maternal, Newborn and child health in the four districts of the Khatlon region in the Republic of Tajikistan».
The Project objectives are: i) Enhancing availability/accessibility of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) services; ii) Institutional and human resources capacity building in the targeted health facilities; iii) Improving public awareness and health-seeking behavior; and, iv) Establishing functional referral system in the Khatlon region.
Project Components: The Project comprises the following components: i) Provision of equipment and medical supplies and civil works for construction/rehabilitation of hospitals/clinics; ii) Inter-related studies and training courses for supporting institutional and human resource capacity building; iii) Community mobilization and awareness campaigns; and, iii) Support to the Project management.
A dedicated full-time Project Management Unit (PMU) is established within the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan (hereinafter called “the Ministry”) to ensure efficient management of the project and implementation of the Project within its scope/timeline.
The PMU will submit the necessary project plans, tendering documents/evaluation reports and project progress reports, applications for withdrawal of funds, and any other required actions and reports to the Executive agency (EA) and the IDB. The PMU will handle day-to-day management of the Project including but not limited to:
- Taking all necessary measures/actions for efficient management of the Project;
- Implementing of the project according to the terms and conditions specified in the PAD and financing agreements between the Government of Tajikistan and IDB, and ensuring compliance with IDB policies and procurement procedures and guidelines;
- Preparing technical documentation and the specifications of the equipment to be purchased under the Project;
- Providing field supervision of the project and oversight for the services and activities to be carried out under the project;
- Preparing tender documentation and conducting tender process under the project, in accordance with IDB’s Procurement Guidelines, Standard Bidding Documents, and the approved procurement plan;
- Administering, implementing and monitoring international/national contracts under the project;
- Preparing/implementing environmental management plans and ensuring the compliance with the Government of Tajikistan and IDB’s safeguard regulations;
- Handle financial management and fiduciary aspects of the Project;
- Assisting the Executing Agency in public consultations during implementation of the project;
- Coordination with the relevant stakeholders and reporting feedback;
- Quarterly progress reports, midterm review and the project closing report;
- Coordinating with other components of the Project undertaken by the development/implementing partners and the Government of Tajikistan; and,
- Build the capacity of the staff of the Executing Agency and implement the established standard procedures under the existing PMU;
- Any other assignment by the EA.
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan will hire:
- Project Manager
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator / Specialist
- Financial Management Specialist / Accountant
- Procurement Specialist
- Civil engineer
- English translator
- Assistant Secretary
More complete and detailed information on Terms of Reference for categories can be found on the official website of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan – moh.tj, or contact the International Cooperation Unit of the Department for Reform, PHC and International Relations, head R. Rahimova (tel: +992372211330, email- r.anisa@mail.ru).
The deadline for submitting documents is April 20, 2020 (until 10:00 local time). Documents submitted after the deadline will not subject to review.
The selection of consultants will be carried out in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan and the selection procedures for individual consultants of the Islamic Development Bank.
Only those candidates who will satisfy the maximum qualification requirements will be invited for an interview.
Documents of candidates will be accepted at the following address: 734025, Dushanbe, Shevchenko 69 Street, International Cooperation Unit, Department for Reform, PHC and International Relations, Head Rahimova R.).
Tel for inquiries: (+992 37) 2 21 13 30.
