Background
In response to the critical need for medical oxygen to treat COVID-19 and other acute respiratory conditions, Unitaid has launched a strategic initiative to support local oxygen manufacturers through financial and technical assistance. The East Africa Program on Oxygen Access (EAPOA) aims to improve access to medical oxygen in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across East Africa. The initiative seeks to bolster the capacity of local manufacturers to meet the growing demand for medical oxygen.
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) has been selected to lead the implementation of EAPOA.
Through the support of addition liquid oxygen production with three companies in Kenya and Tanzania (“hub countries”), EAPOA is working to stabilize supply and reduce costs for medical oxygen in Kenya, Tanzania, and surrounding countries. EAPOA is interested in a deeper understanding of oxygen demand in East Africa and the SADC region. Specifically, this would mean analysing the medical oxygen market and use in Kenya, Tanzania and surrounding countries (Burundi, eastern DRC, Ethiopia, Malawi, northern Mozambique, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia; collectively referred to as “spoke countries”), and market strategies for the companies to enter and/or expand in these markets. To support this initiative, we are seeking a consultant/firm to conduct market intelligence analysis and provide financial advisory services.
Objective
The primary objective of this consultancy is to deliver comprehensive market intelligence, and financial advisory services, to enhance access to medical oxygen in the identified countries. This information will support EAPOA investment strategies as well as investments by the three companies themselves.
Scope of Work
Refer to the RFP for the scope of work.
Required Qualifications
The consultant/firm should have:
- Demonstrated experience in market intelligence analysis and developing go-to-market strategies in the healthcare sector, particularly in LMICs and specifically in Africa.
- Proven expertise in the target geographies, with a strong understanding of the local healthcare ecosystem and business environment.
- Technical expertise in project management and financial structuring.
- Effective communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Advantageous skills/competencies
- Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity, and problem solve in a fast-paced, limited-structure, environment.
- Pro-active and assertive approach, strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in preparing clear and concise reports and presentations.
- Capacity to adapt to changing projects requirements and resilience to overcome challenges encountered during the project.
- Experience in management consulting/social impact consulting is advantageous.
Application Process
Interested consultants/firms are invited to submit the following:
- Please follow the ‘Instructions Tab’ in Annex A. The full submission would include, the information sought in Annex A, Proposal narrative in word format (as directed in Annex A) and supporting documents (as specified in Annex A)
- Specify the Lot(s) for which the proposal is being submitted (To be specified in Annex A)
- A technical proposal outlining their approach to the scope of work, including methodologies, timelines, and key deliverables. (To be submitted as separate word document; instructions included in Annex A)
- A financial proposal with a detailed budget breakdown (To be included in Annex A)
- Relevant qualifications, experience, and references (See list of documents required in Annex A)
- Partial submissions will not be eligible for further process.
Submission Deadline
All proposals should be submitted by January 27, 2025 by 5 pm EAT/ 3 pm CET to gemprocurement@clintonhealthacces.org
