Consultancy for Development of a Referral Coordination and Health Service Mapping Booklet

7. Required Qualifications and experience

• An advanced degree in Public Health, Health Management, Medicine, or related field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in health systems, health service assessment, referral systems, health partner mapping, or related areas.

• Demonstrated experience in analytical writing and development of technical reports, assessments, mapping products, or similar publications.
• Experience working with governmental and international organizations, preferably within the health sector.
• Experience in Iraq and/or humanitarian or resource-limited settings is desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and practical outputs.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory. Kurdish is an asset.

8. Reporting and Coordination

The consultant will report to the CDE Program Manager and coordinate closely with the SFMC technical team and relevant CDE staff.

CDE will provide the consultant with relevant project documents, including workshop reports, assessments, facility information, referral documentation, presentations, and other available materials.

Any engagement with external health facilities, health authorities, or other stakeholders will be coordinated with CDE/SFMC.

9. Expected Output

The consultancy will directly contribute to R4 A2 – Mapping of key health partners in Sinjar, Nineveh and other areas to strengthen coordination and referral pathways.

The main output will be a professionally designed Referral Coordination and Health Service Mapping Booklet consolidating the health partner mapping and referral information generated throughout the project.

The booklet will provide a practical reference on available health services and referral options, highlight key gaps and coordination challenges, and provide recommendations to support more efficient and coordinated referral pathways for patients requiring services beyond the capacity available in Sinjar.

The final booklet will be printed and shared with relevant authorities and stakeholders to support evidence-based planning and strengthening of the referral system.

10. Contractual and Payment Terms

• The consultancy fee shall be all-inclusive, unless otherwise specified in the contract.
• All deliverables, documents, databases, designs, analyses, and other materials produced under this consultancy shall remain the property of CDE.
• The consultant shall maintain confidentiality regarding all project information and shall not use or share project materials without prior authorization from CDE.
• Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of agreed deliverables, according to a milestone-based payment schedule defined in the consultancy contract.
• Specific payment milestones and tranches will be detailed in the service agreement.

11. Application Process:

Interested individual consultants or institutions are invited to submit the following:

• CV of the individual consultant(s), or an organizational profile for institutional applicants, including relevant experience and qualifications.
• A concise proposal outlining the proposed approach, methodology, understanding of the assignment, and preliminary work plan for developing the booklet.
• A detailed, all-inclusive financial proposal covering the consultancy services, Booklet graphic design & layout, and printing of 25 copies. The proposal should demonstrate cost-effectiveness while ensuring high-quality delivery within the available budget.
• References: At least two references from previous assignments of a similar nature.

Proposals will be evaluated based on technical quality, methodological soundness, relevant experience, and cost-effectiveness.

Deadline for applications: 31 August 2026.

Please note that applications may close prior to the deadline if the position is filled.

Submit applications to: [email protected]

10. Contractual and Payment Terms

• The consultancy fee shall be all-inclusive, unless otherwise specified in the contract.
• All deliverables, documents, databases, designs, analyses, and other materials produced under this consultancy shall remain the property of CDE.
• The consultant shall maintain confidentiality regarding all project information and shall not use or share project materials without prior authorization from CDE.
• Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of agreed deliverables, according to a milestone-based payment schedule defined in the consultancy contract.
• Specific payment milestones and tranches will be detailed in the service agreement.

11. Application Process:

Interested individual consultants or institutions are invited to submit the following:

• CV of the individual consultant(s), or an organizational profile for institutional applicants, including relevant experience and qualifications.
• A concise proposal outlining the proposed approach, methodology, understanding of the assignment, and preliminary work plan for developing the booklet.
• A detailed, all-inclusive financial proposal covering the consultancy services, Booklet graphic design & layout, and printing of 25 copies. The proposal should demonstrate cost-effectiveness while ensuring high-quality delivery within the available budget.
• References: At least two references from previous assignments of a similar nature.

Proposals will be evaluated based on technical quality, methodological soundness, relevant experience, and cost-effectiveness.

Deadline for applications: 31 August 2026.

Please note that applications may close prior to the deadline if the position is filled.

Submit applications to: [email protected]