World Health Organisation Tender

Background The Western Pacific Region Has Seen Significant Progress In Improving Maternal And Child Health Outcomes Since 1990, With Reductions Of 45% In Maternal Mortality, 78% In Neonatal Mortality, And 79% In Under-five Mortality. However, This Progress Masks Important Inequities In Access To Service, Financial Protection And Quality Of Care. In Addition, Modern Methods Contraceptive Prevalence Rates Remain Below 50% In Seven Of Nine Countries With The Highest Burdens Of Maternal Mortality In The Region. A Critical Dimension Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage (uhc) Of Rmnch Services Is Financial Protection. Evidence Shows That Sustained Progress Towards Uhc Is Largely Dependent On Public Financing. Public Financing Is Central To Helping Reduce Financial Hardship And Inequity In Access And Utilization Of Services; However Well-designed Health Financing Policies Need To Be In Place. Many Countries Have Established National Benefit Packages Which Cover Essential Health Services, Including Rmnch Services. The Services Included In The National Benefit Packages Are Mainly Financed By Government Schemes, Including Social Health Insurance (shi) Schemes, Voluntary Health Schemes And Household Out-of-pocket Payments (oops). For Countries With Established Government And Shi Schemes, Depending On The Scope And Depth Of The Benefit Package And Entitlement Policies, Large Portion Of Oops May Still Occur And Inequity May Exist Among Population Groups, Hindering Progress Towards Uhc. In Addition, How Funds Are Financed Or Paid To The Health Care Providers For Service Delivery (i.e., Provider Payment) Also Matters, As Different Provider Payment Method Creates A Different Set Of Incentives Which Affect Service Volume And Quality Depending On The Contexts. There Is No One Single Best Method And A Mix Of Provider Payment Methods That Is Most Appropriate For A Country Changes Over Time. To Date, A Detailed Review Of Benefit Packages And Entitlement Policies Regarding Rmnch Services, And The Financing Arrangements For These Services Has Not Yet Been Done In The Philippines. Such A Review Would Help To Inform Actions Needed Around Healthcare Financing Policies In Order To Improve Access, Utilization And Quality Of Services – And Ultimately Contribute To Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity Under The Supervision Of The Maternal Child Health And Quality Safety (mcq) Unit In The Who Regional Office For The Western Pacific (wpro), The Contractual Partner Will Carry Out A Review Of Health Financing For Selected Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn And Child Health (rmnch) Services In The Philippines.   Methods To Carry Out The Activities The Contractual Partner Shall Conduct A Review Of: (1) Utilization Of Rmnch Services, And (b) Benefit Packages And Entitlement Policies Regarding Rmnch Services, And The Financing Arrangements For These Services, And Summarize Findings Into A Report With Recommendations For Health Financing Of Rmnch Services. The World Health Organization Is Currently Conducting A Global Health Technology Assessment (hta)/health Benefit Package Survey Which Includes Questions On Rmnch Services Included In National Health Benefit Packages. These Findings Can Be Used, Validated And Built Upon During The Review. An Initial List Of Rmnch Services Of Focus Is Outlined Below. This May Be Modified In Discussion With The Contractual Partner. Method(s) To Carry Out The Activity: • literature Search To Identify Relevant Documents For Review Including But Not Limited To: Utilization Reports Of Rmnch Services, Who Health Technology Assessment/health Benefit Package Survey, And National Health Financing Related Policies  • Desk Review Of Literature Retrieved • Data Analysis And Synthesis • Informal Consultations, As Required, With Local Stakeholders To Clarify Any Information • Drafting Of A Report   List Of Rmnch Services: Reproductive: • Barrier Methods Such As Condoms, Diaphragms • Short Acting Hormonal Methods Including Injectables • Long-acting Reversible Methods: Iuds And Implants • Permanent Contraceptive Methods (male And Female Sterilization) • Emergency Contraception • Screening And Treatment For Sexually Transmitted Infections Maternal: • Antenatal Care Package • Antenatal Ultrasound • Vaginal Delivery Package In A Health Facility Or With Skilled Birth Attendants • Caesarean Section Delivery • Care Of Pregnancy Or Birth Complications (pph, Eclampsia, Sepsis, Obstructed Labour) • Postnatal Care Package • Induced Abortion (medical Or Surgical) Up To And After 12 Weeks • Care For Miscarriage Or Incomplete Abortion • Care For Complications Of Unsafe Abortion Newborn: • Skin-to-skin Contact And Breastfeeding Support • Routine Care Including Hepatitis B Birth Dose, Vitamin K And Bcg Vaccination • Neonatal Intensive Care • Care For Sick Newborn Including Neonatal Sepsis • Postnatal Care Package • Supplementary And Parenteral Nutrition • Kangaroo Mother Care • Neonatal Screening Services (genetic, Metabolic, Endocrine, Vision, Hearing) • Management And Surgery For Any Condition, Including Complications From Prematurity And For Congenital Malformations, • Management And Surgery For Congenital Malformations Child: • Breastfeeding Support • Complementary Feeding Counselling • Immunizations • Provision Of Vitamin A Supplements • Nutrition Supplements • Facility-based Therapeutic Feeding • Well Child Care And Monitoring Of Early Childhood Development • Sick Child Care • Growth Monitoring • Targeted Support For Families And Children At Risk Of Development Delays • Specialized Care For Developmental Delays And Disorders Specific Outputs: The Contractual Partner Shall Deliver The Following Outputs: Output 1: Methodology For The Review • deliverable 1.1: Concept Note Detailing Objectives And Methodology Of The Review  Output 2: List Of Documents To Be Reviewed To Understand Utilization Of Rmnch Services, Benefit Packages And Entitlement Policies Regarding Rmnch Services, And The Financing Arrangements For These Services  • deliverable 2.1: Compilation Of Documents To Be Reviewed (format Is Flexible – Example A List Outlined In Microsoft Word, Or A List Compiled In Bibliographic Management Software) Output 3: Synthesis Of Findings From The Review • deliverable 3.1: Report Summarizing Findings From The Review With Data On Utilization Of Services And Benefit Packages And Entitlement Policies Regarding Rmnch Services Clearly Identified, Along With The Financial Mechanisms For These Services. The Report Will Also Provide Recommendations For Actions Needed To Improve Any Financial Mechanisms And For Health Financing Policies.   Qualifications And Experience Education Qualifications Required (for The Team Lead): Essential: University Degree In Economics, Health Financing Or Related Fields Desirable: Postgraduate Degree In Public Health, Health Science Or Related Fields Experience Required (for Team Lead): Required: Minimum 10 Years Of Experience Working In Public Health In The Philippines, With Exposure To Health Financing Desirable: Experience In Conducting Research And Policy Development Skills/technical Skills And Knowledge: Previous Experience With Health Financing Analysis, Including Desk Reviews, Data Collection And Analysis Expertise In The Philippines' Health System Excellent Report Writing Skills Language Requirements: English Language – Expert Level Competencies: Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way Producing Results Knowing And Managing Yourself Ensuring The Effective Use Of Resources   Additional Information Duration Of Contract 4 October – 22 December 2021 Place Of Assignment Manila, Philippines Coordination, Presentations, Approvals, And Interviews May Be Conducted Via Video Conferencing, Emails And Other Online Communication Medical Clearance The Contractual Partner Is Not Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. Travel The Contractual Partner Is Not Expected To Travel. All Expenses Related To Domestic Travels Within The Philippines Will Be Borne By The Contractual Partner.   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit:  Their Cv/company Profile And Cover Letter With Proposed Cost And Timeline To The Who Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 24 September 2021. For Requests For Additional Information Prior To Submission Of Expressions Of Interest, Please Email The Who Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int >. Please Use Tender Notice No. 144611 As Subject To All Submissions And Enquiries. only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.