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• Job Description
• OVERVIEW

Christian Blind Mission (CBM), an international development organisation committed to improving the lives of persons with disabilities, is inviting qualified consulting firms to submit proposals for a

• Feasibility Study on the Construction of an Eye Hospital at Nkhoma Mission Hospital, Malawi

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The consultancy aims to develop an affordable, sustainable, and operationally effective project scope for the proposed Eye Hospital, providing a foundation for future design and implementation.

• CONSULTANCY DETAILS

Organisation:

Christian Blind Mission e.

• V. (CBM)

Assignment:

• Consultancy Services for a Feasibility Study on the Construction of an Eye Hospital

Location:

• Nkhoma Mission Hospital, Malawi

Type:

• Consultancy
• OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The consultant will be expected to:

• Assess current and future eye health service requirements, including paediatric eye care services.
• Validate the proposed service model and project scope.
• Develop a Functional Brief and Schedule of Accommodation.
• Assess medical equipment and infrastructure requirements.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and possible development phases.
• Assess operational and financial sustainability.
• Develop an implementation roadmap, including timelines, risks, and mitigation measures.
• SCOPE OF WORK

The consultancy will include:

• Needs assessment of ophthalmology services.
• Development of a service model and integration framework.
• Functional programming and room programme preparation.
• Medical equipment needs assessment.
• Site and infrastructure review.
• Sustainability assessment.
• Preliminary construction and equipment cost estimates.
• Budget alignment and phased development options.
• Preparation of implementation schedules and risk analysis.
• EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

The successful consultant will provide:

• 1. Inception Report

Including methodology, workplan, stakeholder engagement plan, data collection approach, timeline, and activities.

• 2. Preliminary Assessment Report

Including:

• Needs assessment report.
• Functional Brief.
• Schedule of Accommodation / Room Programme.
• Adjacency and zoning diagrams.
• Equipment list.
• Site review report.
• Sustainability assessment.
• Preliminary cost estimates.
• Scope options.
• 3. Final Feasibility Study Report

Including:

• Recommended affordable project scope.
• Confirmed service model.
• Final room programme.
• Validated cost range.
• Phasing proposals.
• Implementation approach and roadmap.
• Requirements
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Interested firms must:

• Have proven experience conducting feasibility studies for infrastructure projects.
• Have at least 10 years’ experience, preferably including healthcare facility projects.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Malawi building regulations and international healthcare planning standards.
• Have strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Provide evidence of at least three similar completed assignments.
• Have active registration with NCIC.
• REQUIRED TEAM COMPOSITION

The consulting firm should include:

• Team Leader / Architect
• Registered Architect.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in healthcare facilities, preferably eye care facilities.
• Registered with NCIC.
• Quantity Surveyor
• Registered Quantity Surveyor.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in costing, contracts, and Bills of Quantities.
• Registered with NCIC.
• Health Facility Planner
• Qualification in Public Health, Health Planning, or Facility Design.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in healthcare facility planning and design.
• DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
• Inception Report: Within 2 weeks of contract commencement.
• Preliminary Assessment Report: Within 4 weeks after approval of the Inception Report.
• Final Report: Within 2 weeks after approval of the Preliminary Assessment Report.
• SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested firms should submit:

• Cover letter expressing interest and suitability.
• Technical proposal outlining methodology, approach, and workplan.
• Company profile and legal registration documents.
• CVs of proposed key personnel.
• Portfolio of similar assignments, including descriptions, photographs, client references, and locations.
• At least three references for similar assignments.
• Financial proposal with an itemised budget.
• Evidence of tax compliance and legal standing.
• SAFEGUARDING AND CONFIDENTIALITY

The selected consultant must comply with CBM’s Code of Conduct, PSEAH Policy, and Safeguarding Policy. All information obtained during the assignment must be treated confidentially.