National Procurement Management Consultant for Health Equity and Quality Improvement Project (H-EQIP) 2
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Any major |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | Many |
| Closing Date : | 02nd December 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Master |
The Health Equity and Quality Improvement Project Phase 2 (H-EQIP 2) built on lessons learned from H-EQIP to support the RGC in advancing UHC over a five-year period from July 2022 to December 2027 with a continued focus on improving financial protection and access to services for the poor and vulnerable, enhancing the quality and inclusiveness of health services, and strengthening the health service delivery system through planned activities from July 2022 to June 2027 with the second half of 2027 focusing on verification of performance-based conditions (PBCs) and evaluation and dissemination of lessons learned.
The project will further strengthen the focus on results by expanding service delivery grants (SDGs) to finance more health programs and using an investment project financing (IPF) with PBCs. PBCs are a set of indicators, that, as part of the project’s Result Framework, aim at measuring performance against key actions and interventions. This performance-focused financing approach would promote timely achievements of PBC targets.
The objective of the Project (H-EQIP 2) is to improve equitable utilization of quality health services in Cambodia, especially for the poor and venerable populations, and to provide immediate and effective response in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
- Preparing overall Annual Procurement Plans of the H-EQIP II by collecting all relevant information to group the goods & works and services into packages so that they will attract wider competition and draft the procurement plan in STEP;
- Update and monitor procurement tracking form and for Project and prepare procurement progress report to the World Bank and MEF;
- Updating Contract Information and progress into Contract Management System.
- Preparing bidding documents for goods, works and services to be procured by the MOH;
- Prepare advertisement to be placed in local and/or international media as appropriate;
- Organize bids/proposal opening by inviting all PRC well in advance, conduct opening process, take notes and storage of bids/proposals in accordance in proper manner; and participate in monthly meeting of contract management.
- Check the eligibility of the bidders/consultants on the World Bank Listing of Ineligible Firms and Individuals
- Review and cross-check arithmetic errors and completeness of the submitted documents, prepare draft clarification as necessary, and draft bid evaluation reports for PRC meeting, draft PRC’s Minutes of Meeting and draft minutes of meeting for contract management if required.
- Ensure that the relevant oversight agencies are provided with copies of required documents for their reviews and/or approval;
- Issue the notification of award to the winning bidder/consultant/contactor requesting the pre-requisite performance and advance payment securities and cross-check them to ensure that either the performance security/advance payment or retention monies are in full compliance with the requirements;
- Assist in resolving all procurement related issues;
- Monitoring performance of Contractors/Suppliers and Consultants in complying with the Terms of Contracts;
- Monitor the timeliness of the procurement and delivery of goods, works, and services in accordance with the approved Procurement Plan and the Project Implementation Action Plan;
- Encourage Implementation Units conduct the Individual Consultant’s Performance Assessment on the schedule and collect the assessments to prepare the report of increasing salary annually based on the Conditions of the Contract;
- Provide necessary procurement training, particularly hand-on training, for Procurement staff, Departments and National Program staff, PHD, ODs/RHs/HCs;
- Ensure that a proper filing/record keeping system is established for the procurement to be done by MOH. Maintain contracts register with updated key procurement information of all contracts procured under the Project;
- Ensure that all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the agreed procedures, including the Financing Agreement; the World Bank/IDA Procurement and Consultants Guidelines; Government SOP and Procurement Manual for Externally Assisted Program/Projects, as applicable;
- Carrying out any other procurement associated tasks as may reasonably be assigned by the Project Management.
- Work closely with H-EQIP II’s Implementation Units to encourage them to submit the requisition of Procurement Goods/ Consulting Service on the Procurement Plan and assist them to prepare Technical Specification/ Terms of Reference compliance with Procurement Perspectives,
- S/he will report to the Project Manager/Project Director. S/he will liaise closely with all consultants, relevant government staffs to ensure the procurement activities are carried out as schedule.
- Coordinate with the suppliers, Committee and all stakeholders on receiving and inspecting Goods at Central Medical Store;
- Assist the Procurement Unit on some administrative tasks under H-EQIP II by conducting Procurement Review Committee meeting, requesting the Meeting Room, prepare the Invitation Letter and Note on Procurement for Committees and all stakeholders;
- Prepare urgent report on Procurement in Khmer and English up on request of Project Management;
- Provide assistant to any World Bank funded projects that assigned by the Project Management.
- Perform other duties requested by the Project Procurement Focal Point and the Project Management.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or other related fields
- Master's Degree in business administration or relevant subjects is preferred
- At least of experience in carrying out public procurement of goods, works and consultant services for 5 years
- Must have experience in implementing procurement with the World Bank/ADB and other DPs financed projects, and the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Standard Procurement Manual and Bidding Documents for Externally financed Projects. .
- Fluency in written and oral English and Khmer is required.
The selection process will be undertaken in accordance with the World Bank’s Guidelines “Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, updated version December 2020.
In submitting their expressions of interest, consultants are requested to indicate the name of the position for which he/she is applying. Interested consultants must provide a cover letter which attention to H.E. Dr. Youk Sambath, Project Director of H-EQIP 2; and their updated curriculum vitae, indicating personal and technical skills, academic qualifications, experience in similar assignments, and experience in Cambodia and/or other developing countries along with the names of at least three (3) referees with contact information (e-mail address & telephone numbers).
The details of Terms of Reference (ToR) could be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:00 hours, Monday through Friday, except public holidays.
Expressions of Interest may be submitted in electronic copy and/or a hard copy to the address provided in the contact details on or before the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for contract negotiation.
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| Company : | Health Equity and Quality Improvement Project (H-EQIP) 2 |
| Email : | kou.raksmey@yahoo.com Sovandary.v168@gmail.com sosovath@gmail.com |
| Address : | The Ministry of Health, Procurement Unit, on Ground Floor, #80, Samdech Penn Nouth Blvd. (289), Sangkat Boeng Kak Ti Pir, Khan Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
