Consultancy for Costing Study of a Point-of-Care (POC) Diagnostic Approach to STI Management

ABOUT THE COMPANY ICRH Kenya, member of ICRH Global, is an international NGO established in May 2000. JOB SUMMARY Position Attributes / Detailso   Demonstrated experience in costing studies, especially in diagnostics and healthcare delivery.o   Strong skills in protocol and tool development.o   Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders.Academic QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor’s degree in health economics. Level:  DegreeAn advanced degree in health economics, public health, or a related field is desirable Level: Masters RESPONSIBILITIES i.)          Literature and Contextual Review·        Review relevant project documentation and existing costing frameworks related to POC diagnostics and STI management·        Examine the local healthcare context, focusing on existing STI management practices, service delivery pathways, and how POC diagnostics are currently utilized or could be integratedii.)          Protocol Development:·        Develop detailed protocol outlining objectives, costing methodology, sampling strategy, and ethical considerations.·        Define a cost framework relevant to the POC diagnostic-led approach.iii.)          Tool Development:·        Design data collection tools (e.g., cost logs, facility assessment checklists, surveys) tailored to the POC diagnostic context.·        Pretest tools in a representative sample of healthcare facilities and refine them based on feedback.iv.)          Stakeholder Engagement:·        Conduct consultations with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, facility managers, and program implementers, to validate the protocol and tools.v.)          Analysis Framework:·        Develop a data analysis plan and provide guidance on analyzing the collected data to generate actionable insights on the feasibility and scalability of the POC diagnostic approach REQUIRED SKILLS Data analysis, Data collection, Research and development, Reporting, Research planning REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree