Evaluation of the Basic Healthcare project for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners, Gwanda, Zimbabwe

PURPOSE OF THE EVALUATION 

The Basic Healthcare Project for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners, implemented by MSF-OCB (Belgium), is designed to run for a total of 3 to 5 years, starting from its inception in December 2023. Its main objective is to contribute to reducing morbidity and mortality among the most vulnerable populations, including artisanal and small-scale miners, sex workers, and surrounding communities in Gwanda District. The project is designed around 5 pillars: 

(1) Basic health care (HIV, TB, Silicosis, SRH, Mental Health and STI’s),

(2) Community outreach activities on mobilization and health promotion, 

(3) Water and Sanitation activities targeting environmental health issues, 

(4) Advocacy, health policy, research activities, and 

(5) Emergency preparedness planning. 

The purpose of this formative evaluation is to reach insights into the appropriateness and effectiveness of each project’s component so far and identify inefficiencies in its implementation. The evaluation should provide a detailed description of the project with a specific focus on the healthcare service delivery (model of care) as per now implemented, assess sustainability of the current project strategic design and suggest possible improvements.

INTENDED USE

The findings will inform strategic orientation within the next planning phase of the project happening in July/August/September 2025, with a specific focus on real-time adaptations to the current healthcare service delivery (model of care). It will further guide sustainability and continuity planning of the project. 

EXPECTED STARTING DATE: April 2025

DURATION: 6 months. Final report to be shared by October 2025.

APPLICATION

The proposal should include:

• a technical proposal
• a budget proposal
• CV of the evaluator(s)
• a previous relevant work sample

Interested teams or individuals should apply to evaluations@stockholm.msf.org referencing GAMIN no later than Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.

For more information on the context, deliverables, and requirements, please refer to the Terms of Reference linked at the end of this page.