P508550 – Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation Project (Pacific 1, East Asia And Pacific)

IDAE5270

TO-TON-MOH-574059-CS-INDV

Individual Consultant Selection (INDV); market approach: Open, International

80101507 Information technology consultation services 80111610 Temporary information technology networking specialists 80111609 Temporary information technology systems or database administrators

English

GOVERNMENT OF TONGA MINISTRY OF HEALTH REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Country: Tonga Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health Project Title: Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Project Source of Funding: P508550 / IDA-E527-TO Assignment Title - 3.2.09 Human Resources for Health (HRH) Officer – National [TO-TON-MOH-574060-CS-INDV] Duration: Initial contract for two (2) years, extendable annually upon mutual understanding and performance up to duration of project (5 years) Probation: Six (6) months’ probation period may extend depending on candidate’s satisfactory performance. Annual performance review to determine, if contract would be extended. The Kingdom of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank for an exciting project, the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Project to support the health sector development in Tonga. The individual consultant will be part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the PHIT Project in the Ministry of Health (MOH). The position is a full-time contract for 2 years, with an annual extension based on mutual understanding and satisfactory performance up to duration of the project of 5 years. Contract staff will be required to provide hands-on support in this area of specialty, across a range of project activities. The advertised position is now available for download and applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates based on the selection criteria expressed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) link below. 3.2.09 Human Resources for Health (HRH) Officer – National [TO-TON-MOH-574060-CS-INDV] Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KVBB7srylxxSinoXMzLDBnn8QhAjWKtP?usp=sharing Evaluation Criteria The evaluation process will be of a rated criteria and based on the quality of the applicant’s submission and how the Evaluation Criteria in each TOR is addressed. Applicants MUST ensure to submit all required documents as listed below for a complete submission: A cover Letter indicating your interest in this assignment (addressed to the CEO, Ministry of Health). Curriculum Vitae of the Applicant (must include at least two referees and their details). Statement addressing the “Evaluation Criteria” as stated in the Terms of Reference. Supporting Documents: Transcripts, certificates, supporting letter from referees, and any other document that may be of support to your application. Please limit your CV to only 3-5 pages addressing each of the Selection Criteria with exact details. Please note that an interview may be requested of the short-listed applicant(s) if required. The remuneration package for this position is attractive and will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and previous remunerations for similar assignments. Assignment Title - 3.1.02 Senior IT Consultant [TO-TON-MOH-574059-CS-INDV] Duration: Up to twelve months, deliverable-based contract, with an agreed level of effort and work programme Contract Type: Individual consultancy, with payments linked to accepted deliverables. The Kingdom of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank for an exciting project, the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Project to support the health sector development in Tonga. The individual consultant will be contracted for up to 12 months under the PHIT Project in the Ministry of Health (MOH). The advertised position is now available, and applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates based on the selection criteria expressed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) below. 3.1.02 Senior IT Consultant [TO-TON-MOH-574059-CS-INDV] Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ejo9YchfPKNv7afKUtH7Irxcq3fZZZkx?usp=sharing Selection Method The Implementation Agency now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of qualifications, experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Further information can be obtained at the email below during office hours 08:30 to 16:30 hours weekdays. A firm is eligible to nominate an individual – however, note that only the experience and qualifications of the nominated individual shall be used in the selection process, and that (their) corporate experience shall not be considered. The firm, if proposing an individual, must specify whether the contract would be signed with the firm or the proposed individual. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated Feb.2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the above cited Procurement Regulations. INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION: Address all submissions to the address below and submit all applications via email to Mr. Jonathan Kwok ([email protected]) and CC: Ms. Salome ‘Akauola ([email protected]), Mr. Semisi Fukofuka ([email protected]); with the subject heading “Expression of Interest – <please enter position title here>”. Expressions of interest must be submitted by e-mail no later than 16:00pm (Tongan Time) on Tuesday, 21 October 2026. Subject: Expression of Interest – < please enter position title here > Attn: Dr. Reynold ‘Ofanoa Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Health Vuna Road, Sopu, Nukuálofa, Tonga Tel: (676) 7401201