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Expression of Interest (EOI) to develop a case study on vaccination financing in Kenya, including GAVI co-financing in Kenya, the flow of vaccination funds from external and domestic sources to the national treasury, the National Immunization and Immunization Program (NVIP), counties and implementing health institutions. EoI will identify the lag and timing of disbursement.

1.0 About HENNET

The Health NGOs’ Network (HENNET) is a membership organisation that aims to promote the roles and involvement of civil society to transform Kenya’s health sector and improve its response to the health needs of Kenyans with a vision of a health Kenyan society. HENNET was established in 2005. The Network is governed by a Board of Directors with an Executive Committee as defined in the Constitution and is widely regarded by its peers as the right and convener of the CSO health sector.

HENNET has a zero tolerance policy towards corruption and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment

Vision: A healthy and strong Kenyan society

Mission: To foster links and strategic partnerships between health NGOs, government and the private sector so that they can better respond to the health needs of Kenyans.

2.0 Project Title

Advocating for Immunization and Primary Health Care in Kenya

3.0 Assignment/objective of the consultancy firm

HENNET is looking for a consultant to develop a case study for Kenya on GAVI co-financing in Kenya, the flow of vaccinations from external and domestic sources to the treasury to the National Vaccination and Immunization Programme (NVIP) and from the treasury to counties to line departments to facilities to service delivery usage, to identify the lag and timings of disbursement.

3.1 Scope of the work

1. To track the government budget allocated to vaccination from national and provincial budgets,
2. To monitor external financing for vaccination in Kenya,
3. To develop vaccination trends in Kenya at national and county levels, vaccination coverage, zero dose, full vaccination and gaps in vaccination,
4. To evaluate vaccination financing, including: average vaccination costs, vaccines in routine vaccination programs, annual vaccination budget versus expenditure, funding sources, funding gaps, and sustainability.
5. To determine how effectively the Kenyan government is meeting its vaccination co-financing obligations,
6. To describe a proposed donor transition plan for vaccination by the Kenyan government (this includes allocated budgets and existing policy frameworks),
7. To determine trends in the use of funds and the time elapsed from the allocation of budgets at national and provincial levels to the actual vaccination service at the facility level.
8. Build a case for vaccination that highlights the avoided costs of a fully funded vaccination program.

3.2 Main results

1. A case study report on financing of vaccinations including GAVI co-financing in Kenya, the flow of vaccinations from external and domestic sources to the treasury to the National Immunisation and Immunisation Programme (NIP) and from the treasury to counties to line departments to facilities to service delivery usage to identify the lag and timings of disbursement.
2. Determine the annual expected budget requirement for vaccinations against budget allocations in Kenya (FY 2022/2023, 2023/2024, 2024/2025),
3. What commitments has Kenya made on vaccination and primary health care at the global and national levels?
4. Assess the number of counties in Kenya with vaccination budgets (FY 2022/2023, 2023/2024, 2024/2025)
5. Identify innovations that Kenya can leverage to increase domestic health financing and innovations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of immunization management.
6. What are the bottlenecks/challenges in vaccination in Kenya (at national and county level)?
7. Identify the key strategic players in promoting immunization in Kenya and the critical role of each player
8. Provide an argument for the return on investment (ROI) in vaccination coverage and domestic financing.

4.0 Duration of the contract

The consultancy firm is expected to 30 days from the date the contract is signed.

5.0 Fees/Consultancy costs

Consultancy fees are agreed with the consultant on the basis of the best price-quality ratio. Consultancy fees include statutory tax deduction. Payable by cheque or EFT transfer, at the consultant’s choice.

6.0 Bidding Requirements

Interested consultants should submit a letter of interest, which should include the following:

1. Declaration of suitability in which the willingness to be available for the entire assignment period is recorded.
2. Brief statement on the proposed methodology, including a detailed work plan.
3. An updated resume of the consultant(s) detailing relevant qualifications and experience.
4. Contacts from three organizations that recently engaged the consultant(s) to perform similar tasks.
5. Financial proposal in Kenyan shillings.

7.0 Consultant Profile

The advisor must demonstrate the following qualifications:

(a) Have a master’s degree in social sciences, health economics or public health.

(b) Minimum 3 years of experience in health care financing, public health expenditure assessment and/or health budget advocacy.

(c) Have a good command of health budgeting in general and vaccination costing in particular.

(d) Knowledge of the WHO One Health tool 2 is a plus.