Artemis Outsourcing Ltd is a regionally focused multidisciplinary consulting firm providing technical assistance in Human Resource Management. Our client in the NGO sector is currently seeking to engage a PHC Consultant to be based at the Ministry of Health.  

Purpose of technical support consultancy

• The aim of the technical support (consultancy) is to provide Ministry of Health of Kenya’s Directorate of Primary Health Care with timely and strategic assistance to conduct an end term review of the Kenya Primary Health Care Strategic Framework (KPHCSF 2019-2024). The aim is to evaluate progress towards achieving the established strategic directions and objectives outlined within the strategic framework. Key aspects of this assignment include the development of a sound methodology for the end-term review, desk review of existing relevant policies, strategies, guidelines and plans, field assessments and stakeholder consultations, pillar analysis, synthesizing lessons learned and the drafting of an ETR report.
• The MOH envisages a comprehensive assessment of milestones, targets and key performance indicators outlined in the strategic framework using both primary and secondary data sources, with broad stakeholder participation through an appointed steering committee, a technical working group, and broader consultations at national and county levels. The review will reflect the accomplishments and insights gained during the implementation period, attuned to the dynamic operating environment of health landscape at both national and county levels with numerous ongoing public sector/ health reforms. This will require an experienced, highly committed, senior consultant with strong prior relevant experience in the review of implementation of government policies and strategies, particularly on PHC/UHC in Kenya or a similar context.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of a sound methodology for undertaking a credible end-term review of the Kenya PHC Strategic Framework 2019-2024 and accompanying PCN guideline 202These will be articulated though submission of an inception report detailing the approach to ETR, considering the need for efficient data collection, comprehensive assessment of achievements, participatory fieldwork with MOH leadership and county buy in, consultative process, and timely delivery of ETR report.
• Develop data collection tools, with a good mix of primary data collection (FGDs, KIIs and survey questionnaires) and secondary data abstraction (KHIS, eCHIS, LMIS, GIS mapping of PCNs etc.) to address ETR questions.
• Develop an ETR ethics submission package (protocol and tools).
• Lead training of data collectors and participate in field data collection and quality assurance of ETR datasets.
• Lead data management (including curation of datasets) and data analysis and drafting of ETR Report with involvement of key stakeholders.
• Prepare (and where possible deliver) summary presentations tailored to mapped audiences and synthesis of key lessons and recommendations for consideration by key stakeholders.
• Revise ETR report based on stakeholder feedback and prepare and submit final ETR report and accompanying underlying data in a format agreed with MOH and partners.
• Engage MOH, partners, COG and counties to ensure optimal and meaningful participation in the ETR process.
• Carry out additional tasks as instructed by the Director for Primary Health Care and his designates/delegated authority

Key Qualifications

• An advanced university degree in public health, biostatistics, public policy, epidemiology or other relevant fields is required.
• A minimum of ten years of progressive hands-on relevant work experience in the review/evaluation/assessment of national public health programs, health policies and strategic plans in Kenya or a similar context is required.
• Strong background and expertise in the evaluation of PHC strategies, policies or plans is desirable.
• Proven track record in similar collaborations with the Ministry of Health in Kenya.
• Experience in writing/drafting reviewing/evaluation reports.
• Proof of membership or affiliation with an evaluation society or engagement with health systems and policy research networks will be considered an asset.
• Experience and familiarity with statistical methods, mixed methods, or qualitative approaches and managing and processing data using online or digital platforms.
• Proven experience in effective stakeholder engagement and participatory approaches.
• Strong communicator with ability to present technical concepts clearly and articulately.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both oral and written, is a requirement. Monthly progress reports with a clear plan for the following month.