Request for proposals for Mid-Term External Evaluation of Chak Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028- and 3-Year Programme 2023 2025 Consultancy / Terms of Reference Closing Date: 26 Apr 2025 Type: Consultancy CHAK is a national faith-based organization of the Protestant Churches, health institutions and programs from all counties of Kenya providing quality health care since 1946 through building of health systems, partnerships, and community empowerment. CHAK programmes are guided by a six-year strategic plan which is implemented through 2 phases of 3-year programmes. The current strategic plan runs from 2023 to 2028. CHAK is seeking to engage a consultant/consultancy firm to carry out the midterm evaluation of implementation of the Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028 and the three-year programme 2023 - 2025 to ascertain achievements (results/output/outcome/impact) and assess the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance and provide findings, conclusions and recommendations for action in the second half- period of the strategic plan. The evaluation should be completed by July 20, 2025, to inform prioritization of activities in the second phase of the strategic plan. The evaluation process should include an entry meeting, inception report, literature review, key informant interviews and workshop with CHAK member health facilities, Board and staff and an evaluation report. The TOR for the consultancy can be accessed from CHAK Secretariat by contacting procurement@chak.or.ke or from CHAK website: www.chak.or.ke. Requirements. The consultant/consultancy firm should have good knowledge of the health sector in Kenya At least three years consulting experience in the evaluation of strategic plans and/or donor funded projects Knowledge of the prevailing health sector delivery system, health financing reforms, regulatory and policy environment and national health priorities Good listening, documentation and analytical skills Competence in strategy, research, public health and health systems Purpose of the evaluation The objective of this consultancy is to carry out the midterm evaluation of CHAK implementation of the Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028 and the 3-Year Programme 2023 - 2025 to ascertain achievements (results/output/outcome/impact) and assess the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance and provide findings, conclusions and recommendations for action in the second half period of the current strategic plan and three year programme. Scope of the evaluation To apply/use the OECD-DAC Criteria for evaluation of humanitarian organizations, to review CHAK Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028 implementation through the two phased 3-year programmes and more specifically evaluate performance and achievements of the first half 3-year programme that covers the period 2023 2025, by independently assessing the performance against the objectives and target indicators in the strategy and 3-year programme implementation workplans, draw conclusions and make recommendations that CHAK will use in the light of the changing internal and external context to prioritize activities and make adjustments in the second half of the current strategic plan and the second half of the 3-year implementation programme . More specifically the evaluation should: a) Evaluate CHAKs performance in the light of goals and objectives for the strategic plan and the target indicators b) Evaluate CHAKs performance in the implementation of CHAK Strategic Plan 2023-2028 and the 3-Year Programme 2023 - 2025 against the approved objectives and indicators. c) Evaluate achievementsand lessonslearnt on CHAK implementation of theHealth Systems Strengthening and advocacy activities against the backdrop of the Kenya health sector reforms. d) Evaluate the relevance of the objectives and goals/outcome and recommend their review/retention in the second half of the current strategic plan or any re-alignment in the context of the changing political, legal, economic, donor, social and regulatory policy environment. e) Review the relationship between CHAK and its member health units (MHUs) to determine relevance/value addition and effectiveness in representation and advocacy on their issues with government and other key health stakeholders. f) Review CHAKs identity and core mandate toidentify strategic positioning and advocacy strategies for the devolved County Government structures, universal health coverage policy direction and the primary health care (PHC) approach in line with the health sector reforms. g) Make recommendations on new strategic objectives based on the above to inform the review of the current strategic plan 2023 - 2028 and the second half of the 3-year programme BACKGROUND Overview of the CHAK Strategic Plan 2023-2028 CHAK is a national faith-based organization of the Protestant Churches health institutions and programs from all counties of Kenya which was established in 1946 and is dedicated to promoting universal access to quality health care. The purpose of CHAK is to promote access to quality health care by facilitating health facilities to deliver accessible, comprehensive, quality health services to the people of Kenya in accordance with Christian values, professional ethics and national health sector policies. CHAK also engages communities to empower them to seek and access quality health care. The Strategic Plan 2023-2028 was intended to chart CHAK organization growth and provide strategic guidance for CHAK network as it engages in the Global Health Agenda defined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Kenya Vision 2030 and Health Policy Framework which promotes Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for both communicable and non-communicable diseases as well as Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health. CHAK planned to scale up resource mobilization and partnerships for sustainable health systems strengthening and capacity building towards enhanced quality health care in the devolved health system in Kenya The Strategic Plan 2023-2028 has the vision; Quality Healthcare for all to the glory of God To achieve this vision, CHAK Secretariat would be guided by the mission; To facilitate provision of quality health services through health systems strengthening, innovation, training, advocacy and partnerships as a witness to the healing ministry of Christ Strategic directions The six-year plan has its core activities organized into 6 strategic directions as below Health service delivery Health systems strengthening Advocacy, partnerships and networking Sustainable financing and resource management Strategic information management Branding, marketing and communication Strategic Direction 1*:* Health Service Delivery Strategic priorities Reproductive maternal neonatal, childcare and nutrition. Infectious disease prevention and treatment programs like HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and other emerging infectious diseases Non-communicable disease prevention and management programmes targeting diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive airway diseases among others, and advocacy for affordable medicines and health products. Programming around neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and emerging infectious diseases using one-health approach. Integrated mental health programmes. Organizational gender and disability responsive programmes. Global health programmes addressing social determinants of health Strategic Direction 2*:* Health Systems Strengthening Strategic priorities Strengthening health systems for all MHUs by establishing systems for governance and stewardship through management Boards and RCCs, as well as developing governance guidance and facilitating capacity building. Strengthening policy development and creating a responsive and competitive HRH system that promotes staff retention, motivation and performance output at all levels. Medical equipment and health products sourcing, installation and maintenance and quality assurance. Provision of technical support in infrastructural development in MHUs. Strategic direction 3: Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Learning Strategic priorities 1. Monitoring and Evaluation 2. Research 3. Learning and Capacity Building 4. Medical Educationthrough teaching hospitals and member Medical Training Colleges (MTC) 5. Communication and Documentation 6. Health Management Information Systems Strategic Direction 4: Sustainable financing and resource management Strategic priorities 1. Resource mobilization 2. Healthcare financing for Universal Health Coverage 3. Financial management and efficiency initiatives 4. Audit and systems strengthening 5. Asset Management 6. CHAK business services limited Strategic Direction 5: Advocacy, Partnership and Networking. Strategic Priorities 1. Strategic partnerships for health 2. Advocacy for CHAK member health network 3. Networking for knowledge sharing STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS The Strategic Plan objectives, activities and M&E indicators were detailed in a log frame. The implementation management structure was organized under the directorates of finance and health programming and the four supportive of HR, M&E, ICT and HMIS. CHAK has undertaken the implementation of the strategic plan through. i. Two 3-Yearly Programmes which were funded by Bread for the World Church Development Service (EED) and CHAK own sources including other partners. This evaluation focusses on the mid-term evaluation. ii. Project proposals were developed targeting various components of the plan that mobilized additional resources and provided opportunities for priority activities implementation iii. Engagement in strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Council of Governors, County Health Departments, Development Partners and other NGOs Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4145505/mid-term-external-evaluation-chak-strategic-plan-2023-2028-and-3-year-programme-2023-2025-rfpse0022025-consultancy-terms-reference
