Evaluation of the Basic Healthcare project for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners, Gwanda, Zimbabwe Full Time NEW

The MSF Stockholm Evaluation Unit (SEU), based in Sweden, is one of three MSF units tasked to manage and guide evaluations of MSF’s operational projects, and works primarily with Operational Centre Brussels (OCB).

The SEU is now requesting proposals to conduct an evaluation of the Basic Healthcare project for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners, Gwanda, Zimbabwe.

The Basic Healthcare Project for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners, implemented by MSF-OCB (Belgium), is designed to run for a total of 3 to 5 years, starting from its inception in December 2023. Its main objective is to contribute to reducing morbidity and mortality among the most vulnerable populations, including artisanal and small-scale miners, sex workers, and surrounding communities in Gwanda District. The project is designed around 5 pillars:

(1) Basic health care (HIV, TB, Silicosis, SRH, Mental Health and STI’s),

(2) Community outreach activities on mobilization and health promotion,

(3) Water and Sanitation activities targeting environmental health issues,

(4) Advocacy, health policy, research activities, and

(5) Emergency preparedness planning.

The purpose of this formative evaluation is to reach insights into the appropriateness and effectiveness of each project’s component so far and identify inefficiencies in its implementation. The evaluation should provide a detailed description of the project with a specific focus on the healthcare service delivery (model of care) as per now implemented, assess sustainability of the current project strategic design and suggest possible improvements.

Deadline for application: April 15th, 2025

Expected start date: April 2025

Expected end date: October 2025

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE

1. Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategy
2. Inception Report
3. Real time learning
4. Working and validation session
5. Draft and Final Evaluation Report
6. Dissemination and Use

PROFILE/REQUIREMENTS FOR EVALUATOR(S)

Requirements:

• Proven competencies and professionalism in humanitarian medical evaluation
• Formal background/degrees in Public Health, Epidemiology, or any relevant fields
• Experience and/or knowledge in community-based programming in at least two of the technical areas of the project (STI, TB, Silicosis, HIV, Mental Health, Environmental Health, SRH etc.)
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the target population (ASM), or similar vulnerable, marginalized groups
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Strong facilitating, team leading and stakeholder engagement skills

Assets:

• Experience or knowledge/understanding of MSF’s way to operate
• Experience in advocacy or health policy programming
• Knowledge and proficiency of local language(s)
• Experience in systematic participatory approaches
• Professional experience in Zimbabwe or the South African region

Tagged as: Médecins Sans Frontières, Zimbabwe