TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Monday, 12 June, 2023
Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) Project is ground-breaking initiative between Africa CDC and MasterCard Foundation, with the goal of reaching 70% of population in Africa with the COVID-19 vaccine(s).
The project is particularly aimed at reaching eligible population (18 years and above) in the select seven Counties of Jonglei State with COVID-19 vaccine through routine and outreach services. This is a Ministry-led approach with support from Amref Health Africa focussing on three main pillars: (1) In-country logistics and procurement; (2) COVID-19 vaccination capacity and Technical Assistance; and (3) Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE).
Within the SLL pillars, Amref Health Africa supports Pillar 2, which focuses on deployment of COVID-19 vaccine doses through Covid-19 vaccination centres (CVCs) and Technical Assistance (TA). SLL Pillar 2 supports three project thematic areas which include: (1) Strengthening/Increasing capacity of CVC through routine and enhanced outreach approach; (2) Training and deploying workforce; and (3) Strengthening systems and tools for management and monitoring of vaccine administration at CVCs.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY
To ensure ownership and sustainability, the individual consultant will provide Data Quality Assessment (DQA) and Technical Assistance to the project team at State and county on COVID-19 vaccination services within South Sudan MoH framework.