Individual Consultant for Developing Technical Specifications for SIME-TB Information System and SIME-HIV Information System



Country: Republic of Moldova

Project: “Strengthening Tuberculosis control and reducing AIDS related mortality in the Republic of Moldova” Project financed by Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Grant No.: MDA-C-PCIMU

Assignment Title: Developing Technical Specifications for SIME-TB Information System and SIME-HIV Information System

The Center for Health Policies and Studies (PAS Center) as a Sub-Recipient has receivedfinancing from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria toward the cost of the „ Strengthening Tuberculosis control and reducing AIDS related mortality in the Republic of Moldova” Grant, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) consist of developing Technical Specifications for SIME-TB Information System and SIME-HIV Information System.

 For more information, please see the Terms of References at this link: http://pas.md/ro/PAS/Tenders/Details/569

 The PAS Center now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

 The Consultant should meet the following minimum qualifications requirements:

  • Bachelor degree in Information and communications technology (ICT). Master in ICT would be an advantage;
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IT systems architecture, including large-scale architectures.
  • Working experience in designing IT systems and preparing the documentation for IT systems design and procurement;
  • At least 2 technical specifications for IT systems of similar complexity;
  • Experience in software analysis and design including domain and data modelling, understanding of Cloud Computing principles and related architectural applications development approaches, understanding of Data Base Modelling principles, understanding of personal data protection principles and national regulations;
  • Experience in development of technical specification for IT Systems in the health area will be an asset;
  • Experience in working with Moldovan/ CIS countries state/governmental institutions will be an asset;
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and diplomatic skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and to present ideas clearly and effectively;
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills;
  • Fluency in Romanian. Knowledge of English or Russian will be an asset.

 The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011, revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant (ic) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 AM to 18.00 PM o’clock, Moldova local time.

Vasile Bounegru – IT Coordinator, PAS Center

Tel: (+373 22) 22 63 43

E-mail: vasile.bounegru@pas.md

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by October 7, 2022, 6:00 PM o’clock, Moldova local time.

The Center for Health Policies and Studies

Attn: Cezar Captaciuc – Procurement Specialist, PAS Center

99/1, V. Alecsandri street, MD-2012, Chisinau, Moldova,

Tel: (+373 22) 22 63 43 ext.111

fax: (+373 22) 22 63 87

E-mail: cezar.captaciuc@pas.md