Dear Volkan
With this I would like to kindly request your concurrence on recruiting local consultants for developing the Post Crises COVID strategy for Health Sector . Based on active outreach to local experts active in public health, we’ve identified three candidates. Out of them Ms. Natia Skhvitaridze and Ms. Tinatin Manjavidze were considered most suitable given their extensive experience in COVID related planning and other public health tasks with National Center for Disease Control and Public Health as well as their financial proposal. The expected daily rate for Ms Skhvitaridze is USD 250 (Gross payable in Georgian lari). The expected daily rate for Ms. Manjavidze is USD 125 (Gross). The expected daily rate for Tamar Zurashvili is USD 350. A summary assessment table for candidates is presented below.
Selection criteria | Natia Skhvitaridze | Tinatin Manjavidze | Tamar Zurashvili |
Relevant graduate degree | MD, MBA, PHD in Public Health in progress | MHP, PHD in public health in progress | MD, MPH |
At least 5 years of experience of participating in the health sector development projects in Georgia | Yes | Yes, at Junior level positions | Yes |
Experience providing support and assistance to ministry-level staff and officials, ability to facilitate timely and effective coordination among multiple agencies/stakeholders | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Past experience of working on health care related documents in a multi-stakeholder environment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Capability to design, plan and monitor national programs and budgets | Yes | Yes to some extent | Yes |
Knowledge of Georgian recent COVID-19 context will be an asset giving significant advantage to candidates | Yes | Yes | No |
Excellent writing and communication skills as demonstrated by record of publications and past experience | Yes | Yes | Yes |
An affinity for working with a socially and politically diverse communities and society groups. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Expected daily rate | 250 USD Gross | 125 USD Gross | 350 USD Gross |
Many thanks for your attention to my e-mail in advance.
With kind regards
პატივისცემით,
თამარ გაბუნია
მინისტრის პირველი მოადგილე
Sincerely,
Tamar Gabunia, MD, MPH
First Deputy Minister
From: Volkan Cetinkaya [mailto:vcetinkaya@worldbank.org]
Sent: 16 June, 2020 23:51
To: Tamar Gabunia
Cc: Nino V. Moroshkina
Subject: RE: TA for post crises COVID strategy for Health Sector -ToR
Dear Tamar,
Based on the information provided, the Bank has no objection to this TOR.
Best,
Volkan
From: Tamar Gabunia <tgabunia@moh.gov.ge>
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 6:09 AM
To: Volkan Cetinkaya <vcetinkaya@worldbank.org>
Cc: Nino V. Moroshkina <nmoroshkina@worldbank.org>; Ketevan Goginashvili <kgoginashvili@moh.gov.ge>; Tanvir Hossain <thossain@worldbank.org>; Tamar Tsenteradze <ttsenteradze@worldbank.org>; Nino Ramishvili <nramishvili@worldbank.org>; Iryna Postolovska <ipostolovska@worldbank.org>; Maia Nikoleishvili <mnikoleishvili@moh.gov.ge>
Subject: TA for post crises COVID strategy for Health Sector -ToR
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Dear Volkan
With this I would like to share the Tor for national consultants to assist us with the post crises COVID 19 plan development. I would appreciate your review of ToR and approval.
With kind regards
Tamar
From: Volkan Cetinkaya [mailto:vcetinkaya@worldbank.org]
Sent: 18 May, 2020 20:17
To: Tamar Gabunia <tgabunia@moh.gov.ge>
Cc: Nino V. Moroshkina <nmoroshkina@worldbank.org>; Ketevan Goginashvili <kgoginashvili@moh.gov.ge>; Tanvir Hossain <thossain@worldbank.org>; Tamar Tsenteradze <ttsenteradze@worldbank.org>; Nino Ramishvili <nramishvili@worldbank.org>; Iryna Postolovska <ipostolovska@worldbank.org>
Subject: RE: TA for post crises COVID strategy for Health Sector
Dear Tamar,
I am glad to hear that Georgia is already discussing strategies for next steps and plans for long-term perspective. As you know we allocated funding for TAs under the project, this funding can be used for this consultancy service. I am copying our procurement team to keep them in the loop and make sure I don’t miss an important detail regarding the eligibility.
By the way, Georgia was mentioned in Washington Post newspaper this weekend as one of the countries that USA and other countries can take lessons from. Here is the link:
Best,
Volkan
From: Tamar Gabunia <tgabunia@moh.gov.ge>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 5:51 AM
To: Volkan Cetinkaya <vcetinkaya@worldbank.org>
Cc: Nino V. Moroshkina <nmoroshkina@worldbank.org>; Ketevan Goginashvili <kgoginashvili@moh.gov.ge>
Subject: TA for post crises COVID strategy for Health Sector
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Dear Volkan
I hope all is well with you? These days we’ve been discussing strategies and approaches for next steps for adequate COVID 19 response in the medium to longer term perspective. As you may know the Government has recently introduced an overarching post crises plan which has to be followed by sector specific plans. We thought it is the right time now to bring all health stakeholders together to plan for the next phase and develop targeted post crises strategy for the health sector development. May I ask if it would be possible to mobilize TA with the WB support to assist us with this exercise. We could identify a senior expert with international experience currently based in Georgia to assist with developing the post crises health sector strategy.
I would appreciate your feedback on that and if you think this is feasible, we can then elaborate details.
With kind regards
Tamar