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2025-03-28T08:57:34+00:00
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Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
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MONTH
2025-04-01T17:00:00+00:00
 
Uganda
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PATH, in collaboration with WHO AFRO, CDC, and AFENET, is conducting a comprehensive assessment of VPD surveillance systems across the WHO AFRO region. This includes:

  • A landscape analysis survey across 47 WHO member states to assess the current state of VPD surveillance.
  • Case study deep dives in selected countries, including Uganda, to provide an in-depth understanding of VPD surveillance system functionality, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
  • The consultant will play a critical role in facilitating and coordinating the data collection activities at the country level, ensuring alignment with study objectives and timely submission of high-quality data.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The consultant will be responsible for leading the data collection process for the VPD case study deep dives in Uganda and supporting follow-up activities related to the landscape analysis survey. Specific objectives include:

  • Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of focused group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) for the case study.
  • Supporting follow-up and completion of the landscape analysis electronic survey, ensuring accurate and timely responses from Uganda.
  • Providing technical and logistical support to ensure high-quality data collection, submission, and compliance with ethical standards.

Scope of Work

1. Planning and coordination

  • Engage with key stakeholders, including national and regional health officials, to plan their participation in FGDs and KIIs.
  • Develop and manage a detailed work plan for data collection, ensuring alignment with the project timeline.
  • Identify and coordinate with appropriate respondents at national, regional, and facility levels for interviews and discussions.
  • Liaise with the Ministry to ensure all administrative approvals are in place before data collection begins.

2. Data collection implementation

  • Lead the facilitation of FGDs at the national and regional levels using the provided interview guides.
  • Conduct KIIs at facility levels, ensuring at least 10 facilities across different districts are covered.
  • Ensure data is recorded accurately using the provided electronic questionnaire submission platform.

3. Landscape analysis survey follow-up

  • Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure the landscape analysis electronic survey is completed accurately and submitted within the given timeline.
  • Address any queries from stakeholders regarding the survey and provide technical support as needed.
  • Track survey progress and report completion status
  • Identify and resolve any challenges related to survey submission and data quality.

4. Data quality assurance and submission

  • Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission.
  • Work closely with PATH to address any gaps or inconsistencies in the data collected.
  • Submit completed FGD and KII reports via the designated online platform in a timely manner.

5. Reporting and communication

  • Provide regular updates to PATH on data collection progress and challenges encountered.
  • Support in the preparation of the final country report summarizing key findings, challenges faced, and recommendations.
  • Participate in virtual debrief meetings to share insights and lessons learned from the data collection process.

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs within the agreed timeline:

1. Work plan and stakeholder engagement report:

  • Detailed timeline and action plan for data collection activities.
  • Summary of key stakeholders engaged and their roles in the process.

2. Completed data collection forms:

  • Submission of finalized FGD and KII responses via the electronic platform.
  • Completed landscape analysis survey responses for Uganda.

3. Data quality and completion report:

  • Documentation of data collection processes and any adjustments made
  • Summary of challenges faced and how they were addressed.

Qualifications and experience

The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:

Education:

Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience in public health program implementation, preferably in disease surveillance or immunization programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and qualitative research methodologies (FGDs and KIIs).
  • Familiarity with digital health systems such as DHIS2, IDSR, and Epi Info is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages is an advantage).
  • Proficiency in using electronic data collection tools and online survey platforms.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in data quality assurance.

Reporting Structure

The consultant will report to the PATH project lead.

Scope of Work 1. Planning and coordination • Engage with key stakeholders, including national and regional health officials, to plan their participation in FGDs and KIIs. • Develop and manage a detailed work plan for data collection, ensuring alignment with the project timeline. • Identify and coordinate with appropriate respondents at national, regional, and facility levels for interviews and discussions. • Liaise with the Ministry to ensure all administrative approvals are in place before data collection begins. 2. Data collection implementation • Lead the facilitation of FGDs at the national and regional levels using the provided interview guides. • Conduct KIIs at facility levels, ensuring at least 10 facilities across different districts are covered. • Ensure data is recorded accurately using the provided electronic questionnaire submission platform. 3. Landscape analysis survey follow-up • Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure the landscape analysis electronic survey is completed accurately and submitted within the given timeline. • Address any queries from stakeholders regarding the survey and provide technical support as needed. • Track survey progress and report completion status • Identify and resolve any challenges related to survey submission and data quality. 4. Data quality assurance and submission • Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission. • Work closely with PATH to address any gaps or inconsistencies in the data collected. • Submit completed FGD and KII reports via the designated online platform in a timely manner. 5. Reporting and communication • Provide regular updates to PATH on data collection progress and challenges encountered. • Support in the preparation of the final country report summarizing key findings, challenges faced, and recommendations. • Participate in virtual debrief meetings to share insights and lessons learned from the data collection process.
Skills and Competencies: • Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages is an advantage). • Proficiency in using electronic data collection tools and online survey platforms. • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in data quality assurance.
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience: Education: Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Systems, or a related field. Experience: • At least 5 years of experience in public health program implementation, preferably in disease surveillance or immunization programs. • Demonstrated experience in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and qualitative research methodologies (FGDs and KIIs). • Familiarity with digital health systems such as DHIS2, IDSR, and Epi Info is an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Consultant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
PATH

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 1 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

PATH, in collaboration with WHO AFRO, CDC, and AFENET, is conducting a comprehensive assessment of VPD surveillance systems across the WHO AFRO region. This includes:

  • A landscape analysis survey across 47 WHO member states to assess the current state of VPD surveillance.
  • Case study deep dives in selected countries, including Uganda, to provide an in-depth understanding of VPD surveillance system functionality, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
  • The consultant will play a critical role in facilitating and coordinating the data collection activities at the country level, ensuring alignment with study objectives and timely submission of high-quality data.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The consultant will be responsible for leading the data collection process for the VPD case study deep dives in Uganda and supporting follow-up activities related to the landscape analysis survey. Specific objectives include:

  • Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of focused group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) for the case study.
  • Supporting follow-up and completion of the landscape analysis electronic survey, ensuring accurate and timely responses from Uganda.
  • Providing technical and logistical support to ensure high-quality data collection, submission, and compliance with ethical standards.

Scope of Work

1. Planning and coordination

  • Engage with key stakeholders, including national and regional health officials, to plan their participation in FGDs and KIIs.
  • Develop and manage a detailed work plan for data collection, ensuring alignment with the project timeline.
  • Identify and coordinate with appropriate respondents at national, regional, and facility levels for interviews and discussions.
  • Liaise with the Ministry to ensure all administrative approvals are in place before data collection begins.

2. Data collection implementation

  • Lead the facilitation of FGDs at the national and regional levels using the provided interview guides.
  • Conduct KIIs at facility levels, ensuring at least 10 facilities across different districts are covered.
  • Ensure data is recorded accurately using the provided electronic questionnaire submission platform.

3. Landscape analysis survey follow-up

  • Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure the landscape analysis electronic survey is completed accurately and submitted within the given timeline.
  • Address any queries from stakeholders regarding the survey and provide technical support as needed.
  • Track survey progress and report completion status
  • Identify and resolve any challenges related to survey submission and data quality.

4. Data quality assurance and submission

  • Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission.
  • Work closely with PATH to address any gaps or inconsistencies in the data collected.
  • Submit completed FGD and KII reports via the designated online platform in a timely manner.

5. Reporting and communication

  • Provide regular updates to PATH on data collection progress and challenges encountered.
  • Support in the preparation of the final country report summarizing key findings, challenges faced, and recommendations.
  • Participate in virtual debrief meetings to share insights and lessons learned from the data collection process.

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs within the agreed timeline:

1. Work plan and stakeholder engagement report:

  • Detailed timeline and action plan for data collection activities.
  • Summary of key stakeholders engaged and their roles in the process.

2. Completed data collection forms:

  • Submission of finalized FGD and KII responses via the electronic platform.
  • Completed landscape analysis survey responses for Uganda.

3. Data quality and completion report:

  • Documentation of data collection processes and any adjustments made
  • Summary of challenges faced and how they were addressed.

Qualifications and experience

The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:

Education:

Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience in public health program implementation, preferably in disease surveillance or immunization programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and qualitative research methodologies (FGDs and KIIs).
  • Familiarity with digital health systems such as DHIS2, IDSR, and Epi Info is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages is an advantage).
  • Proficiency in using electronic data collection tools and online survey platforms.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in data quality assurance.

Reporting Structure

The consultant will report to the PATH project lead.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Category: Consultant/ Contractual jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 1 2025
Duty Station: Uganda
Posted: 28-03-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-03-2025
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