Scope of Work
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Platform (MEL-P)
HEALTH FINANCING AND SERVICE DELIVERY EXPERT
USAID Tuberculosis Private Sector (TBPS) Final Performance Evaluation
Background
Panagora Group is a woman-owned small business providing novel and integrated solutions in global health and international development, implementing the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Platform (MEL-P) Activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Indonesia since August 18, 2020.
MEL-P's purpose is to support the implementation of the USAID/Indonesia Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 by providing technical, consulting, and advisory services related to monitoring, evaluation, and learning and other relevant short-, medium-, and long-term technical expertise. MEL-P supports USAID initiatives, such as the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policy Making Act. These combined efforts will facilitate and inform program management decisions within the Mission, shape, and democracy, the long-term strategic direction of programs, and enable USAID/Indonesia to comply with Agency policy and guidance, including USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) Chapter 201.
Under MEL-P, Panagora has been assigned to conduct USAID Tuberculosis Private Sector (TBPS) final performance evaluation. The USAID TBPS is a five-year project (2019-2024) led by FHI360 and designed to support Indonesian National TB Program to eliminate TB in Indonesia by 2030. The project provides technical and strategic support to private health sector to increase TB case detection and reporting, enhance access to diagnostics and medicines, and promote public-sector stewardship of private sector for sustained response and commitment to a TB-free Indonesia.
The purposes of this evaluation is to conduct an independent final performance evaluation of TPBS. The evaluation results will inform USAID/Indonesia Health Office decisions for future activity designs.
Position Summary
USAID/MEL-P seeks a Health Financing and Service Delivery Expert as a short-term technical assistance (STTA) expert or consultant for an anticipated evaluation of a tuberculosis project. This STTA position is contingent upon the client's evaluation activation and/or approval. While dates are yet to be determined, we anticipate this evaluation to run from April or May 2023 to October or November 2023, including travel to selected provinces for data collection.
The Health Financing and Service Delivery Expert for the USAID TBPS final performance evaluation will be responsible for providing technical support and insights at all stages of evaluation process.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
The Health Financing and Service Delivery Expert shall be responsible for the following:
· Conduct desk review and activity background reviews.
· Provide technical insight related to health financing mechanisms and service delivery practices in all stages of the evaluation process, including:
o Contribute to developing a rigorous evaluation methodology and work plan, including data collection instruments and data analysis
o Support qualitative data collection at the national and district level, which may include desk reviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and conducting surveys
o Systematically collecting and categorizing evaluation data
o Analyze qualitative data to provide evidence-based answers to the evaluation questions
o Contribute to developing preliminary findings, conclusions, and recommendations
o Participate and support the Team Leader in briefings and presentations for USAID, implementing partners, and the GOI, as required.
o Contribute and collaborate in the writing of the evaluation draft and final report
· Protect sensitive documents and information derived from the evaluation from unauthorized use or disclosure for any purpose other than for which it was furnished.
· Support the Team Leader in conducting thorough research as needed.
Additionally, throughout pertinent stages of the evaluation, the Health Financing and Delivery Expert shall:
· Develop professional, respectful, and collegial relationships with the evaluation team members, MEL-P, USAID, implementing partners, and other pertinent stakeholders.
· Demonstrated excellence in evaluation, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, visualization, utilization principles (e.g., participatory design and the development of "actionable recommendations"), collaboration- and learning-centric models, and dissemination practices.
· Effectively support and actively participate in all pertinent evaluation stages and support the Team Leader in addressing any technical concerns.
· Ensure all deliverables are submitted on schedule and per USAID, Panagora, and MEL-P quality standards.
Qualifications:
· Master's degree or higher in a relevant discipline is required
· Minimum 10 years of working experience in health financing and service delivery works (decentralization, national health insurance scheme, UHC, multiple payment mechanisms)
· Preferably has experience mainly working experience with the government of Indonesia.
· Experience and demonstrable understanding of the health service delivery in the Indonesian context.
· Expertise in health insurance models/particularly a single purchaser, national health insurance system is preferred.
· Strong knowledge of health financing mechanisms and practices in Indonesia.
· Prior performance evaluation experience is preferred, including conducting key informant interviews and organizing and analyzing data.
· Experience evaluating USAID projects is preferred.
· Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
· Fluency in English is required, both written and oral.
· Open only to Indonesian citizens.
Reporting
The Health Financing and Service Delivery Expert will report to the Team Leader, with the guidance of the Senior Evaluation Advisor of MEL-P.
Period of Performance
The estimated level of effort for the STTA for Health Financing and Service Delivery Expert will be approximately 50 to 60 days (to be determined). The duration of the assignment would intermittently cover the period May to October 2023.
How to Apply
Fill out the online application (here). Please include a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Only applicants who include the required application components will be considered.
Panagora Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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