Objective of the Task

The objective of the consultancy is to develop and commission a digital health platform for data collection, health messaging, and communication in MNCH/FP, SRHR, SGBV, and Mental health.

Key Steps

To achieve this task, the consultant(s) will:

• Undertake a comprehensive literature review/digital health and identify practical software and platform that is easy to use, interactive, and scalable.
• Develop software that provides interphase between the community, organization, and existing health information systems currently in use at the government and County levels.
• Develop and install safety, ethical, and legal measures to ensure the integrity of the system and its users.
• Provide opportunities for stakeholder feedback, interactions, and chat especially beneficiaries, to provide health information and support for HealthRight services.
• Identify and document the legal and administrative frameworks required for the installation and use of the digital health platform.

Expected Output

• The final output of this assignment is to provide an operational digital e-platform for the implementation of HRK health projects such as mental health, RMNCAH, violence, and HIV for use by its stakeholders at the community and facility level. This will increase efficiency and proved an evidence-based intervention thus increasing performance.

The specific outputs shall include:

• An Inception report highlighting the system approach, work plan, design specifications, and desk review findings within 3 days of signing the consultancy contract.
• A digital health software that can be used by mobile devices and other computer systems.
• A detailed user manual/training guide for use by the organization and its stakeholders.
• An operational platform in use within HRK commissioned.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this assignment, the applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Kenyan organization/institution / or an individual legally registered with the government of Kenya and compliant with government tax laws; (Provide Letter of Accreditation, existing Tax Identification Number, copy of current tax compliance certificate).
• Should have the organizational capability to fully execute the proposed activities within an agreed upon timeline.
• Must have a legal bank account in operation (Provide correct bank account details)
• Must have experience of undertaking digital/software development, experience of having undertaken a similar innovation will be an added advantage.
• Must show previous experience implementing and deploying digital health systems in support of patients, providers and/or organizations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with multiple stakeholders in executing similar assignments.
• Must demonstrate technical capacity to undertake the assignment.
• Must demonstrate financial capacity to implement the project.

SUBMISSION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Point of Contact for this EOI: M&E Manager

Use subject line: Expression of Interest to undertake a digital health platform for Mental Health, MNCH/FP and HIV.

Submission Formatting

• Written in English and in 12-point Times New Roman font.
• Text in tables or charts may be 10-point Times New Roman font.
• Narratives should be prepared in Microsoft Word or compatible equivalent with print areas set to 8.5 x 11-inch, letter-sized paper and one-inch margins, left justification and a footer on each page including a) page numbers, b) date of submission, and c) applicant name.
• Spreadsheets should be prepared in Microsoft Excel or compatible equivalent, with print areas set to 8.5 x 11-inch, letter-sized paper.
• Official (signed) documents, memoranda, and certifications may be submitted as Adobe PDF files; and
• Faxed and hard copy applications are not acceptable.

Submission Format

Cover Page

• Cover Page (1-page maximum)

Technical Narrative

• Organizational/Team Capabilities (1 page maximum)
• Methodology or proposed interventions (2 pages maximum)
• Key Personnel for the assignment (I page maximum)
• Implementation work plan (1 page maximum)

Detailed milestone-based budget in Kenyan Shillings (no page limit)