Mental health service mapping consultant

BACKGROUND

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). EpiC Vietnam’s goal is to deliver efficient, affordable, results-based technical assistance and direct services while closing remaining gaps in Vietnam’s efforts to meet HIV epidemic control targets and address the global COVID-19 pandemic. EpiC is also addressing trafficking in persons and global health security.

SCOPE OF WORK

The qualified individual or agency will be responsible for (1) development of a directory of existing services in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) including those targeting the public and specific target groups (specifically healthcare workers) and (2) identifying benefits and challenges for use of each service.

The consultant will perform the following tasks:   

• Work with HCMC Department of Health (HDOH), local experts, and EpiC to determine how services should be categorized and the planned output of the desk review.
• Perform desk review, consolidate and verify data/information, and create a directory of services that articulates barriers to use (including costs, requirements, geographic or demographic requirements, etc.) as well as the primary levels of the WHO organizational pyramid covered by the support.
• Develop report that provides a summary of the directory and identifies gaps in services to support the MHPSS needs of healthcare workers.

DELIVERABLES

The Table below summarizes expected deliverables and timelines:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in psychology, public health, health sciences, social work, or related fields.
• Knowledge of healthcare system and working experience in the field of mental health and psychosocial support; experience working with the HDOH and the mental healthcare network in HCMC is an asset;
• Understanding of the needs of healthcare workers, people living with HIV, gender and sexual minorities, or survivors of human trafficking an asset;
• Experience in desk review and mapping resources within the healthcare system;
• Experience in working with international organizations, public healthcare institutions;
• High degree of self-motivation, ability to work independently with tight deadlines;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with external and internal audiences of various types and levels; Spoken and written fluency required in English and Vietnamese.

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 

FHI 360 is requesting quotations from qualified individuals or firms.  Interested parties must submit the following documentation: 

• CV or firm profile including CVs of core staff;
• Quote for each deliverable in Vietnamese Dong;
• Listing of relevant experience with references from entities with similar scopes of work;
• Cover letter explaining relevant technical expertise;
• Statement of availability to meet the stated timeline;
• Business license (for firms).

Note: All prospective vendors must comply with the safeguarding policies of our organization. Any violations of the policies may result in immediate contract termination without liability for the organization.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Relevant qualifications
• Experience including professional portfolio and references
• Timeline
• Cost

Application: Application to this call should be submitted by email to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] no later than 5PM August 25^th, 2023 with subject line “EpiC_ Mental health service mapping consultant.”

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

FHI 360 Disclaimers? 

• FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected vendor.
• FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award.
• FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received.    
• Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360.   
• FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on failure of the offeror to follow solicitation instructions.    
• FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to solicitation.        
• FHI 360 reserves the right to issue an award based on initial evaluation of offers without further discussion.
• FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation, or issue multiple awards based on the solicitation activities.              
• FHI 360 has the right to issue amendments to the RFQ at any time.