Request For Proposal (RFP) for Assessing the Cost effectiveness of Digital Health Initiatives in Ethiopia

JSI is a US-based public health non-profit organization that provides high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. It is dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater health, education, and socioeconomic equity for individuals and communities. For over 45 years, JSI has been at the forefront of global public health. With its global team of over 3,500 dedicated staff, JSI supports governments, health professionals, civil society, and community leaders in more than 40 countries. JSI provides technical expertise for complex, locally led public health initiatives ranging from pandemic preparedness, health information systems, and supply chains to workforce development and digital education.

The Ethiopia Data Use Partnership (DUP) Work Stream 1, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), is a collaborative project between the JSI Research and Training Institute (JSI) and the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MOH) aimed at advancing the country’s healthcare through the Information Revolution (IR) agenda. This vision emphasizes fostering an information culture, digitizing and expanding priority Health Information System (HIS), and enhancing HIS governance. 

This request for proposal is divided into three different workstreams. The first is on ensuring the MOH and RHB leaders have the concept, knowledge and skill around data and applying data driven decision making in their routines. The second workstream is about governance and accountability frameworks, measurement and systems. The following is a summary of the different workstreams under this RFP:

Objective of the Request for Proposals (RFP)

The general objective of this RFP is to assess the overall effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of DH systems implemented by Ethiopia's Ministry of Health (MoH), particularly focusing on eCHIS and DHIS2. The goal is to provide actionable insights that will guide future DH strategies and decision-making, ensuring sustainable and scalable health sector improvements.

The Offeror’s proposal must be accompanied by a cover letter typed on official organizational letterhead and signed by an individual who has signatory authority for the offeror. The offeror must submit a complete proposal package on or before the due date and time to Tsegaye Kebede on tsegaye_kebede@et.jsi.com.  Proposals must be submitted by email only with the subject line “RFP No: DUP2-03-2024”

How To Apply

Therefore, JSI/DUP projects cordially invite local organizations possessing expertise in the specified areas and have valid trade license to operate in Ethiopia can find the RFP on the project website https://ethiopiadup.jsi.com/ or can collect from the project office located at Sengatera Traders Union Share Company building, Lideta Sub City, Woreda 09, House Number 235, 5th floor, Sengatera area, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and submit your full set of proposal prepared as per the instruction given on or before the due date and time set time to Tsegaye Kebede on tsegaye_kebede@et.jsi.com.