About Learning for Life
The Learning for Life Programme is a four-year partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and Amref Health Africa (Amref) to build a resilient and responsive health workforce, strengthen health systems, and catalyse the creation of 100,000 sustainable work opportunities in the Primary Healthcare ecosystem for young (18-35) African women and men in Kenya, Zambia and Senegal.
About the Consultancy
Under the Learning for Life Program, we are looking to engage a consultant to support us conduct an Entrepreneurship-Driven Total Market Analysis (TMA) for PHC products and services in Zambia. The consultant will collate data, to identify market opportunities that can be leveraged through innovation and entrepreneurship and make recommendations on how best we can position AMREF to maximize those opportunities and strengthen the health system in Zambia.
Scope of Assignment
Amref Health Africa seeks a qualified consultant to identify high-impact entrepreneurial opportunities in Primary Health Care (PHC):
Demand-Side Analysis to identify unmet needs, inefficiencies, and market failures that entrepreneurs can address
- Identify the most pressing PHC challenges (e.g., maternal health, infectious diseases, NCDs, diagnostics).
- Understand how people access, use, and perceive existing PHC products/services.
- Assess price sensitivity, distribution challenges, and cultural barriers that limit uptake of PHC solutions.
Supply-Side and Ecosystem Analysis to map the existing market structure, supply chains, and key players to uncover inefficiencies and innovation opportunities
- Assess PHC service provision by public and private sector
- Identify supply chain weaknesses, stock-outs, and areas where patients lack options.
- Analyze existing PHC startups, private clinics, and informal providers to find differentiation points.
- Review regulatory & policy enablers and barriers for entrepreneurs.
Financing and Market Viability Analysis: Assess commercial viability and funding potential for PHC entrepreneurship.
- Review sources of capital (impact investors, venture funds, government grants, donor funding).
- Identify partnerships where private and philanthropic capital can co-invest in PHC entrepreneurship.
Innovation and Technology Assessment to identify disruptive innovations that could transform PHC markets
- Assess the role of emerging technology, in PHC.
- Explore cost-effective technologies suitable for resource-limited settings.
Entrepreneurship & Policy Recommendations: Develop actionable insights for strengthening PHC entrepreneurship ecosystems
- Identify regulatory hurdles and policy incentives for health entrepreneurs/startups
- Map existing startup support programs and gaps in healthfocused incubation.
- Explore collaboration models with governments, donors, and private investors.
Expected Outcomes
The TMA is anticipated to yield:
- Comprehensive Market Insights: A detailed understanding of current PHC challenges and market dynamics in Zambia.
- Identified Entrepreneurial Opportunities: A list of viable business opportunities in the health sector that can be pursued by entrepreneurs.
- Strategic Recommendations: Actionable guidance for stakeholders, including policymakers, investors, academic institutions, and health entrepreneurs, to foster innovation and improve PHC services.
Education
- Advanced degree in public health, business, or related field
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in health entrepreneurship, digital health or public health
- Proven experience in conducting similar studies in LMICs
- Experience in stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated experience working in Zambia or Southern Africa
Language
- Fluency in English
Interested consultants should submit their applications (detailed proposal and accompanying documents) via email to [email protected] with the subject line: Application for Entrepreneurship Driven Total Market Analysis (TMA) for PHC Products & Services in Zambia Consultancy. The deadline for submission of applications is 22nd April 2025 at 0900hrs CAT.
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