Project for Strengthening Collaboration for Resilient Health System Construction in the Oceania Region (Fiji, Tonga)

This JICA consultant contract announcement pertains to the "Project for Strengthening Collaboration for Resilient Health System Construction in the Oceania Region (Fiji, Tonga)." The project aims to enhance the capacity of Fiji and Tonga to build and maintain resilient health systems capable of withstanding and responding effectively to health emergencies and other challenges. Small island developing states in the Pacific often face unique vulnerabilities, including susceptibility to climate change impacts and infectious disease outbreaks. This initiative will focus on strengthening collaboration between health authorities in Fiji and Tonga, as well as with regional and international partners. The consultant will be responsible for assessing the current health system capacities, identifying key areas for improvement in areas such as disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and response, healthcare workforce development, and health infrastructure. Strategies will be developed to foster stronger partnerships, improve coordination, and enhance the overall resilience of the health sectors in both countries. The remarks indicate that responses to questions were published on March 13th, suggesting the tender process is underway. Building resilient health systems is paramount for the well-being of the populations in these Pacific island nations.

This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services and social protection sectors, with a focus on Maternal Child Health. Located in Regional, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the health and medical services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.