Technical Support on GS Kenya Social Health Enterprise at Gold Star Kenya

Objectives:

The primary objective of this assignment is to provide technical support to GS Kenya in the development of a comprehensive business plan for a social health enterprise that will enhances access and affordability through a subscription model. Specifically, the consultant will:

• Conduct market research to identify the healthcare needs and preferences of the target population.
• Design a subscription-based social heath franchise model that provides cost- effective health services.
• Develop an operational framework that includes service delivery mechanisms and health financing strategies.
• Create a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of the social health enterprise.
• Identify potential partnerships with like-minded local NGOs, private sector partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Deliverables: The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

• Inception Report: A detailed plan for the assignment, including methodology, and tools to be used
• Market Research Report: A detailed report outlining the health care needs of the target population and existing service delivery gaps.
• Business Plan: A comprehensive business plan that includes:
• Subscription model design
• Financial markets access
• Operational framework
• Marketing strategy
• Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: A framework for assessing the impact of the social health enterprise on community health outcomes.
• Partnership Strategy: A document outlining potential partnerships with local NGOs, private sector partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Reporting: The consultant will work closely with the GS Kenya Executive Director and relevant technical team members to ensure that there is transfer of knowledge through joint teamwork

Timelines: The assignment is expected to commence as soon as possible but not later than 1st December 2024 for a total of 30 working days.

Required Qualifications: The consultant should possess:

• At least a master’s degree in a health economics or business-related field
• Proven experience in developing social health enterprises or similar projects
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan health care landscape
• Expertise in market research methodologies and business planning
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement