South Sudan Consultant -Malaria Indicator Survey
Title:Malaria Indicator Survey Consultant
Location:South Sudan
Background
The South Sudan Ministry of Health through the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) is implementing the Global Fund grant for malaria. In line with the evaluation methodologies for assessing the coverage and impact of the malaria interventions, the NMCP in collaboration with key health partners will conduct a Malaria Indicator Survey in 2016.
To date, the NMCP has conducted two malaria indicator surveys in 2009 and 2013 respectively. The outcome of both studies have informed malaria programming including the development of the South Sudan Malaria Strategic Plan (MSP) 2014/15 – 2020/21 and design of the new Global Fund grant for malaria from 2015 – 2017.
The 2016 MIS will provide information on key malaria intervention coverage indicators, malaria parasite prevalence and types, the prevalence of anemia and an assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding malaria in the general population. The findings will be used in the mid-term review of the MSP and for further resource mobilisation, in particular beyond 2017.
Note: All interested candidates are invited to submit a proposal on how to approach the scope of work spelt out below including work schedule and cost.
Purpose of the job
The overall purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance on the development of sampling design for the MIS. Under the overall supervision of MIS Principal Investigator (PI) and MoH, the consultant will work with in country technical team to ensure the final sample arrived at is statistically valid and representative of the South Sudan population within the context of current 28 administrative states.
Main Tasks
Work with a resource person from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to review the latest available information on enumeration areas from NBS and recommend appropriate sample frame work, the domains to be used for analysis, procedures related to sampling and selecting units
Hold consultative session with PI, resource person from the NBS and MIS core team to discuss and identify the target population to select sample from.
Determine and recommend a representative sample size for the survey within the context of South Sudan 28 administrative states.
Determine additional EAs to serve as reserve and develop a replacement criteria to be part of the detailed sample methodology
Provide training on sample size selection to the PI, Co-PIs and MIS core team
Prepare field guide on sample selection to include household listing and application of random sampling techniques by the field team for recruitment of households that meet the sampling criteria.
Prepare a detailed sampling methodology including formulae used, procedures related to sampling, factors considered in the sample size selection. The sample methodology report should be shared with supporting work sheet/Do files.
Any other relevant task related to the scope of work assigned by the PI
Qualifications and Competencies
Education
At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, or any other related technical field with special expertise in survey sampling is required.
Skills and Experience
This TA requires distinct expertise in household survey sampling and in planning and execution of household surveys preferably MIS, MICS and DHS.
· At least 10 years of experience in designing samples for household surveys (experience in
countries without recent census information highly desirable);
· Must be familiar with the sampling methodology of MIS and/or Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS);
· Knowledgeable and experienced with latest applied statistical software;
· Demonstrated training experience;
· Experience of working in developing countries;
Fluency in both written and spoken English;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability and willingness to travel to all areas of South Sudan.
Other competencies
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships with national partners;
Demonstrated leadership, managerial and supervisory ability.
Deliverables
Produce a detailed write up on sampling methodology including the sample design and sample size selection criteria for the MIS –
Produce training report on sample size selection criteria
Produce report on consultative process with PIs, Co-PIs and MIS core team to determine target population for sample size selection.
Share all work sheets, presentations and training materials used during the contract period with PI.
Produce field guide on sample size selection criteria including household listing exercise and replacement of EAs
Provide final sampling weights for all EAs.
Consultant’s Work Place and Official Travel
MIS Sampling Consultant will work from home using own equipment and stationary. The consultant will be expected to travel to Juba, South Sudan and work on MIS sample size and facilitate workshop on MIS design as needed. During South Sudan visits, NMCP or the partner will provide office space for the consultant.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please forward your resume to National Malaria Control Programme Director, Mr. Isaac Maper Akec on nmcpnfm2015@gmail.com and also copied to werek_galam@hotmail.com