International Individual Consultancy to conduct causality analysis of sub-optimal immunization coverage in Montenegro and support MoH with strategic planning

Overview

This consultancy will update the 2020 Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to review critical bottlenecks and root causes of low routine immunization coverage at the subnational level in Montenegro. It will also develop updated targeted action plans to increase and maintain high immunization coverage, feeding into the National Programme of Measures for Immunization 2026-2028.

Tasks Summary

• Develop inception report based on review of National Programme of Measures, previous RCA and other relevant documents.
• Conduct root cause analysis in 3 low-performing municipalities or Montenegro.
• Develop costed action plan to improve routine immunization coverage in three selected municipalities, reviewed and cleared by UNICEF and MoH.
• Facilitate two day workshop for remaining 15 municipalities to develop costed plans.
• Develop final report with recommendations for both local and national level to improve routine immunization coverage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the area of public health.
• Proven expertise in undertaking root cause/bottleneck analysis in the area of immunization.
• Proven experience in development of strategic documents, action/operational plans in the area of immunization.
• Working experience in the Europe & Central Asia region required.
• Experience in designing and facilitating workshops.
• Experience in Montenegro an advantage.
• Previous work experience with UNICEF or another international organization will be an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree in Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology or Health Management and Administration.
• Master's degree in Economics, Legal studies, Social sciences, or related relevant sciences.

Other Details

Languages Required: Knowledge of either English or Montenegrin language (both spoken and written).

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of other languages in official use in Montenegro will be considered as an asset.

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Remuneration: • The applicants are requested to submit their lump sum financial proposal consisting of a daily professional fee, proposed travel costs for north, central and south area of the country and daily subsistence allowance (DSA) when applicable which will be paid up to a maximum of the official UN rate. • Reimbursement of travel costs / accommodation expenses will be based on actual expenses.