Title of Consultancy: Health Systems Researcher to conduct document analysis for the Zimbabwe Eye Health Systems Assessment
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Type of Contract: Consultancy
Project Background
In the past decade, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have undertaken assessments of their eye health systems. These assessments are vital for understanding the relative strengths and weaknesses of the eye health system within the wider health system.
The development and delivery of appropriate eye care services depends on the existing general health care system. Implementing appropriate interventions to deliver eye care within the general health system requires an in-depth review and analysis of the different components of the eye health system within the wider health system. No such eye health systems assessment has ever been conducted in Zimbabwe
The study will be conducted in two connected phases – the first phase will focus on a systematic desk-based review of documents (print or electronic), analysis and interpretation of data. This will be a complimentary but comprehensive analysis to answer the research questions set out in the study protocol (see approved study protocol). Phase 2 will utilise findings from phase 1 to develop topic guides and conduct in-depth qualitative interviews with purposively selected stakeholders.
Overall objective
The purpose of this consultancy is to support phase 1 – the conduct of document analysis and write-up, as the first component of study activities for the Zimbabwe Eye Health Systems Assessment. This will be guided by a stand-alone activity plan to be developed by the consultant in consultation with Sightsavers
Duration of Project
The contractual period will be 10 days spread over a month. Payment to the consultant will be a lumpsum at the satisfactory completion of a well-written report accepted by the Sightsavers technical team. The consultant will be responsible for all tax payments. The full value of this consultancy will be US$2,000.00.
Sightsavers will cover cost of software (if required) as well as internet connection for the consultant to access documents but not the cost of travel to and from different offices in Harare to locate grey literature. Town running is included in the consultant’s daily rate.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
Please see the Terms of Reference for full scope of work and deliverables**.**
Consultant Characteristics
- A proven track record as a researcher with substantial experience leading and conducting Health Systems Research studies in Zimbabwe.
- Ideally a Master’s in a discipline related to public health, health economics, social or behavioural science, or relevant fields, with expertise in Health Systems Research. PhD preferred.
- Experience of eye health and related epidemiology and research ideally.
- Proven ability to build trust and effectively engage with stakeholders in the eye health sector to access necessary documents and data for timely project completion.
- Proven ability to build trust and effectively engage with stakeholders in the eye health sector to access necessary documents and data for timely project completion
- First class reporting skills required.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills required.
Selection Criteria: Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process. Bidder quotation responses will be evaluated against Essential Criteria, Capability Criteria, Sustainability Criteria and Commercial Criteria. These criteria have been especially created to help us determine which bidder is able to offer the best quality and most commercially competitive solution to meet our needs and deliver the most effective programming to our beneficiaries
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) administered by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
How to apply
The deadline to complete your application is Monday 6 October 2025 23:59
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