The specific objectives of this assignment will be to:
Conduct detailed literature review on eye health in the country and at Embu County level.
Consolidate all the relevant data and information required for the development of an inclusive eye health strategic plan.
Establish the status of inclusive eye health in Embu County while liaising with national Ministry of Health on already collected WHO ECSAT information and collect this when it is missing.
Lead the workshops for drafting the eye health strategic plan.
Seek consensus on priority needs.
Develop and disseminate an eye health plan using agreed upon format.
Approach
The consultant/consulting firm is expected to adopt a participatory, evidence-based, and inclusive approach to develop the Strategic Plan for Inclusive Eye Health. The approach should include, but not be limited to, the following key steps:
Situation Analysis: Conduct a thorough review of existing policies, programs, and data related to inclusive eye health through desk reviews and gap assessments. Data from ECSAT will be key.
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure active participation from all relevant groups, eg Department of Health, Ministry of Education, TSC, NGAO, DPOs and county leadership.
Data Collection: Employ tools such as surveys, interviews, and participatory workshops to gather insights on current challenges and opportunities.
Workshops and Consultations: Facilitate workshops to validate findings, set strategic priorities, and co-develop the strategic plan with stakeholders.
Apply relevant analytical tools (e.g., SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, Theory of Change) to assess the current state of inclusive eye health services and inform strategic priorities.
Alignment with Policies and Standards: Ensure the strategic plan aligns with national health strategies, WHO guidelines, and international best practices for inclusive eye health.
Deliverables
Inception Report outlining the methodology, detailed work plan, and timelines.
A summary of the situational analysis report.
Report on the process including stakeholder consultations and workshops.
Hold consultative forums to seek consensus.
A five-year strategic plan including results, resources and monitoring framework.
Presentation Materials for dissemination and advocacy, including slide decks and summary briefs.
Letter of application, technical and financial proposals and supporting documents should be sent to the following address: procurementkenya@hollows.org to reach us by 2nd April 2025 – at 4:00pm. The applications should be clearly referenced “Development of Embu County inclusive Eye Health Strategic Plan for the period 2025- 2029”
Apply via :
procurementkenya@hollows.org