Aug 21, MENTOR Initiative Consultancy for Post-MDA Independent Coverage Evaluation Survey Jobs in South Sudan

About The MENTOR Initiative

The MENTOR Initiative (MENTOR) is a non-governmental organization devoted to reducing death and suffering from tropical diseases. MENTOR is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Nigeria, Mozambique, Angola, the Central African Republic, Venezuela, Syria, and South Sudan.

MENTOR is collaborating with The Ministry of Health (MoH) for a project that aims to carry out Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaigns for treating and eliminating two Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) – Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis. The 2024 MDA campaign is currently carried out in twelve counties in Upper Nile State, Jonglei State, Western Bahr el Ghaza State and Norther Bahr el Ghazal State. The MDA data are entered and analysed as soon as the campaigns are completed. The consultant will receive the MDA campaign coverage results before the post-MDA coverage evaluation survey begins.

Purpose of the Job

Independent Coverage Surveys (ICS), also commonly known as post-MDA coverage evaluation surveys OR Coverage Evaluation Survey (CES), are conducted after the completion of MDA campaigns for the following purposes:

To validate the reported MDA coverage by the program.

To understand the reasons why individuals did, or did not, take part in the MDA.

To identify adverse and serious adverse events (AEs and SAEs).

To capture information about the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of community members regarding NTDs.

To obtain essential information on Behavioural Change Communication (BCC), Leaving No One Behind (LNOB), gender and other aspects of programme implementation.

How to Apply

This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professional(s). Both international and national candidates, including academic institutions, are encouraged to express their interest by submitting:

A detailed Technical Proposal including methods, sampling size, sampling methodology, statistics analysis, team structure, timeline, operational needs, etc.

A detailed Financial Proposal (including all expenses separated by cost category).

Evidence of past performance in similar work.

Curriculum Vitae of professionals to be engaged in the Consultancy.

A detailed work schedule/plan.

Contact details for three most recent professional referees

The full application package should be sent to the MENTOR Human Resources email address at [email protected]

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