Routine Data Quality Audit (RDQAs) Consultant – Ethiopia

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Tiko Africa is a non-profit organisation founded in 2014, dedicated to empowering adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15–24 in low-income communities. Our work focuses on improving the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of AGYW in Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing the “Triple Threat” of early pregnancy, HIV, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

In Ethiopia, Tiko partners with private franchised and non-franchised health facilities, public health facilities, and local government authorities (AACAHB and HCHD). Tiko Africa seeks a qualified consultant to conduct routine, systematic Data Quality Audits (RDQAs) and facilitate Strategic Data Review Sessions at Tiko-supported health facilities in Addis Ababa and Hawassa.

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Scope of Work

• Coordination and Joint DQA Participation: Work with Tiko and local government authorities to facilitate and participate in joint on-site RDQA activities.
• On-Site RDQA Execution: Conduct full on-site processes, including data extraction and comparative verification between the Tiko platform and official primary source registers (HMIS).
• Root Cause Analysis and Action Planning: Identify the root causes of discrepancies (e.g., staff attitude, transcription errors, or intentional falsification) and develop corrective actions.
• Reporting: Submit compiled raw data and clean datasets, along with a Detailed Comparative Checks Report documenting all variances.
• Follow-Up: Conduct structured post-RDQA follow-ups to ensure action points are addressed.
• Support for Facility Data Review Sessions: Support quarterly sessions with facility staff to present performance trends and link QA findings to Facility Improvement Plans (FIP).

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Objectives of the RDQAs

• Verify accuracy of reported data against national HMIS tools.
• Identify gaps and drive continuous performance improvements.
• Ensure previous action points are fully addressed before the next cycle.

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Deliverables

Project Inception (By June 4, 2026)

• Inception Report (.ppt slide deck) including team structure, work plan, risk matrix, and government engagement strategy.

Monthly RDQAs & Follow-ups (By the 25th of every month)

• Final Cleaned Dataset (Tiko RDQA tools).
• Individual Facility Reports (Variances & Root Causes).
• Action Point Tracker (Closed, Pending, and Overdue items).

Quarterly Data Review & Systemic Analysis

• Quarterly Facility Data Review Report.
• Quarterly Strategic Insights Report highlighting cross-division patterns and systemic gaps.

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Technical Requirements

• Experience conducting routine data quality audits for NGOs in the health or M&E sector in Ethiopia.
• Strong local presence in Addis Ababa and Hawassa.
• In-depth knowledge of Ethiopian FMoH HMIS/DHIS2 tools and registers.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO).
• Submission must include: Detailed activity plan, CVs of key staff, and at least three client references.

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Duration & Coverage

• Duration: June 2026 – December 2026 (possible extension).
• Coverage: Tiko-participating health facilities in Addis Ababa and Hawassa Cities.

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How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit proposals to: procurement@tikoafrica.org

Subject: “Tiko Routine Data Quality Audits – Ethiopia 2026”

Deadline: May 20, 2026

Proposals should include:

• Demonstrated experience in similar data quality audit activities.
• Proposed approach, work plan, and timelines aligned to the monthly/quarterly cycle.
• Detailed budget breakdown.
• Note: Applications should not exceed 10 pages (excluding annexes).

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