CON 2026 041 | Birthing Facility Operationalization and Sustainability Consultant

Key Areas of Government Commitment

• Staffing and human resource deployment commitments
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M) financing and budget allocation
• Utility and recurring operational cost commitments
• Equipment maintenance and replacement commitments
• Service delivery and operational readiness commitments

• Sustainability financing and resource mobilization mechanisms

Deliverable outputs:

• Technical Guidance Notes on Strategic Direction on Service Delivery for the 11 Target Sites
• Stakeholder Delivery Agreements including Sustainability Plans initially co-developed by the municipal health office and LGU of each target facility

Activities shall be completed by 30 January 2027, with all required deliverable reports submitted by email to IOM no later than 29 February 2027 (30% of overall contract value)

• Review existing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) systems, plans, protocols, governance arrangements, and budget allocation mechanisms for supported facilities and equipment.
• Identify strategic gaps, risks, and operational requirements that may affect the long-term functionality, maintenance, and utilization of facility infrastructure, equipment, and systems.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to strengthen preventive maintenance systems, asset management practices, equipment replacement planning, and budgeting mechanisms necessary to sustain project-supported investments.
• Develop municipality-specific O&M technical guidance package, and Transition manual and tools.
• Support LGUs and health facilities in strengthening or updating O&M and transition plans, including clear assignment of responsibilities, accountability mechanisms, maintenance schedules, and financing arrangements, through technical guidance sessions such as but not limited to orientation, training, coaching, and strategic discussions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support endorsement and integration of O&M and Transition Plans by LGUs and relevant authorities.
• Document O&M activities and outputs, lessons learned, good practices, and recommendations to inform future facility development and sustainability initiatives within BARMM.

Deliverable Outputs

Operations and Maintenance guidance package

• Municipality-specific O&M and Transition plans

Activities shall be completed by 30 March 2027, with all required deliverable reports submitted by email to IOM no later than 30 June 2027 (40% of overall contract value)

Education, Experience and/or Skills required

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health Policy, Health Facility Development, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in health systems strengthening, health facility management, local governance, or public health programming.
• Demonstrated experience in developing sustainability plans and institutional strengthening initiatives.
• Experience working with MOH-BARMM, DOH, LGUs, development partners, or the United Nations is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication, writing, facilitation, and training skills are a major competitive advantage.
• Experience in maternal and child health and familiarity with the socio-political landscape and context of BARMM are desirable.