Technical Assistant for Procurement — Strengthening Pre-Service Education System for Health Professionals Project

MINISTRY OF HEALTH (MOH) Additional Financing-Strengthening Preservice Education for Health Professionals (SPESHP) Project IDA Credit . 6664-KH, IDA- CREDIT . 8117-KH & KfW SDTF Grant . TF0C0329 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Date: July 15, 2026 SPESHP-CS-INDV-02-AF : Technical Assistant for Procurement - 1 Position The "Strengthening Preservice Education System for Health Professionals” (SPESHP) Project-Additional Financing is funded by the World Bank and managed by the Ministry of Health during the period 2026 to 2029. The project aims to improve the quality of education for health professionals entering the workforce in response to health system needs. It targets two priority areas, which accordingly form the first two project components. The first component aims to improve the governance of health professionals’ education in Cambodia by establishing education regulations and standards as well as measuring educational outcomes. The second component aims to strengthen competency-based teaching and learning capacity in selected health training institutions (HTIs) including University of Health Sciences (UHS) and four regional training centers (RTCs). The third component will support the project management, monitoring and evaluation. The Ministry of Health is recruiting the following Individual Consultant to carry out and implementing the Strengthening Preservice Education for Health Professionals (SPESHP) Project: Technical Assistant for Procurement 1 Position Technical Assistant for Procurement - 1 Positions Assist to prepare overall Annual Procurement Plans of the SPESHP by collecting all relevant information to group the goods & works and services into packages so that they will attract wider competition and draft the procurement plan in STEP and P-TAS; Assist to prepare bidding documents for goods, works and services to be procured by the MOH, SPESHP; Prepare advertisement to be placed in local and/or international media as appropriate; Assist to organize the bids/proposal opening by inviting all PRC well in advance, conduct bid/proposal opening proceedings, take notes and storage of bids/proposals in accordance in proper manner; and participate in monthly meeting of contract management. Assist in monitoring the performance of Contractors/Suppliers and Consultants in complying with the Terms of Contracts; Assist in Monitor the timeliness of the procurement and delivery of goods, works, and services in accordance with the approved Procurement Plan and the Project Implementation Action Plan; Assist in the preparation of contract amendment and ensure timely contract completion and closure. Establish and maintain an effective procurement filing and record-keeping system (both physical and electronic). Update and maintain key procurement information and contract registers. Ensure that a proper filing/record keeping system is established for the procurement to be done by MOH, SPESHP. Maintain contracts register with updated key procurement information of all contracts procured under the Project; Work closely with SPESHP’s Implementation Units to encourage them to submit the requisition of Procurement Goods/ Consulting Service on the Procurement Plan and assist them to prepare and check Technical Specification/ Terms of Reference compliance with Procurement Perspectives, Assist processing for signature of Procurement document. S/he will assist to report to the Project Manager/Operational Project Manager. S/he will liaise closely with all consultants, relevant government staffs to ensure the procurement activities are carried out as scheduled. Assist to coordinate with the suppliers, Committee and all stakeholders on receiving and inspecting Goods at Central Medical Store; Assist to prepare urgent report on Procurement in Khmer and English upon request of Project Management; Other tasks as assigned by of Procurement Officer, Project Team Leader, Project Manager and Project Director. Key qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Management, Law, Engineering, or another related field is required. At least 3 years of experience in the procurement of goods, works, and services, and in assist project procurement procedures in compliance with the Government's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for donor-financed projects/programs or other funding sources. At least one (1) project experience working with the Government’s Standard Procurement Manual would be an asset. Good verbal and written communication skills in Khmer and English, as evidenced by a recommendation from the current or previous line manager. Computer literate, with thorough knowledge of standard computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, Advanced Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, email, and internet browsing. Have commitment to work with MoH, SPESHP at least one year would be an asset. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" Fourth Edition, November 2020 setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the selection of Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Fourth Edition November 2020. Further information in a written form can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:00AM to 17:00PM at: Ministry of Health (MoH), Meeting Room 709, 7th Floor of New Building at University of Health Sciences, Address: #73, Preah Monivong Blvd., Sangkat Sras Chak, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Contact to Ms. SO Nary, Team Leader of Procurement, Tel: (855) 099 393 995 & 017 511 151/ Email: narysomoh@gmail.com / kansopheary855@gmail.com . Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail) by July 27, 2026 at 17:00 Local time. To: The Ministry of Health (MoH) Strengthening Preservice Education System for Health Professionals Project (SPESHP), Attn: Ms. SO Nary Team Leader of Procurement, SPESHP, MoH University of Health Sciences, Address: #73, Preah Monivong Blvd., Sangkat Sras Chak, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855) 099 393 995 & 017 511 151/ Email: narysomoh@gmail.com / kansopheary855@gmail.com .