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EIR Technical Manager TOR_MOHW_Approved .pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

Key Functions, Accountabilities & Tasks

This consultancy will proactively engage all relevant stakeholders to work collaboratively towards the development of an EIR for Jamaica. Under the supervision of the UNICEF Health Specialist and Director, Information and Communication Technologies Unit (Acting) MoHW, the consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

Coordinate and serve as the MOHW technical and lead focal point for the programme of activities that will lead to the development of a fit for purpose EIR for the Government of Jamaica including the provision of support to the MOHW/DICE/UNICEF EIR Assessment Consultant.
Build upon the work produced by the MOHW/DICE/UNICEF consultant to co-develop a comprehensive implementation plan for the design and rollout of the EIR.
Construct the appropriate governance and implementation arrangements for the effective and efficient implementation of the EIR, including the development of a steering committee and sub-technical working groups (TWG).
Support the design and implementation of a robust change management intervention that ensures the seamless implementation of the EIR, including the provision of inputs into a training strategy and, in collaboration with the product developers, a robust training curriculum for front line health workers.
Provide technical support to the MOHW, Regional Health Authorities and UNICEF on the rollout of the EIR and implementation of the change management intervention.
Coordinate with the Project Management consultant to oversee and manage the implementation team for the EIR in Jamaica

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:-

EDUCATION

An Advanced University degree in Project Management, Education, Statistics, Information Communication Technology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Experience in developing Electronic Immunization Records linked with National Identification Number (NIN)s or Master Patient Index systems (MPI), especially deploying Digital Public Goods (DPG)-standard EIR and MPI.
- Proven experience working on a project from the initial requirements and design stage to the final implementation.
- Experience developing and deploying low-bandwidth applications in challenging work environments.
- Experience developing and deploying solutions in a manner following the Principles for Digital Development (www.digitalprinciples.org),
- Experience with PowerBI, Superset, etc.
- Experience in procurement of goods and services through contractual agreements.

Candidates will need to submit:

1) A cover letter,

2) Requested monthly fee (Jamaican dollars)

4) CV that includes 4 relevant references.

Please see the enclosed Terms of Reference (5 pages) for more details and information regarding deliverables

For every Child, you demonstrate.

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF competencies: building and maintains partnerships, demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness, drive to achieve results for impact, innovates and embraces change, manages ambiguity and complexity, thinks and acts strategically, works collaboratively with others and nurtures, and, leads and manages people.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

How to Apply? Application should be submitted online and should include: Resume, Cover Letter, University Diploma and Financial proposal.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines and completion of all mandatory trainings. Performance indicators against which the satisfactory conclusion of this contract will be assessed include: timeliness/quality of submission and responsiveness to UNICEF and counterpart feedback.

PROPERTY RIGHTS:

UNICEF shall hold all property rights, such as copyright, patents and registered trademarks, on matter directly related to, or derived from, the work carried out through this contract with UNICEF.

TRAININGS:

Consultants and Individual contractors, even those working from home, must complete the following online courses prior to signature of contract. All certificates should be presented as part of the contract.

Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=1289
Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=114
Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=7380

Consultants and Individual Contractors must complete the following course before commencement of any travel on behalf of UNICEF.

BSAFE Security Training https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=17891

Any consultant or individual contractor who is issued a UNICEF email address must complete the following courses no later than 30 days after signature of contract.

UNICEF Information Security Awareness Course https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=12037
Fraud Awareness https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=18439

Individuals will be required to complete mandatory trainings after being awarded the consultancy and will be required to complete mandatory trainings, sign and submit key documentation and provide proof of health insurance before signing the contract to commence services.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Insurance: The selected consultant must demonstrate a proof of medical/health insurance prior to the beginning of the consultancy and must be valid for the entire duration of the contract. In duty stations where UNICEF provides medical evacuation, the medical insurance that the contractor holds should include provisions for medical evacuation.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org