International Consultant — Cambodia Health Equity and Quality Improvement Project - Phase 2

Kingdom of Cambodia Nation Religion King Ministry of Economy and Finance National Payment Certification Agency (NPCA) Health Equity and Quality Improvement Project Phase 2 (H EQIP 2) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) One (1) International Consultant (Data Claim Analysis for HEF), Ref: H EQIP II ICS 26/004 Background The Health Equity and Quality Improvement Project Phase 2 (HEQIP 2) supports the Royal Government of Cambodia in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), improving financial protection and access to services for the poor and vulnerable, and strengthening the health system. The project is funded by the World Bank, Pooling Partners (DFAT, GFF, KfW, KOICA), and the Royal Government of Cambodia. Following the MidTerm Review, it was identified that while annual Health Equity Fund (HEF) expenditure exceeds US$20 million, the utilization of HEF claim data remains limited. The National Payment Certification Agency (NPCA) manages the Patient Management and Registration System (PMRS) which records HEF claim data nationwide. To address this, NPCA seeks to engage an International Consultant (Data Claim Analysis for HEF) to provide expert technical support in analyzing HEF claim data, building institutional capacity, and integrating analysis into regular reporting. Contract Duration The consultant will be contracted for a total of 100 working days over a 12month period (intermittent basis), starting from the expected commencement date in August 2026. The contract may be extended based on satisfactory performance, project needs, and fund availability. The consultant is required to undertake one (1) inperson mission to Cambodia during the contract period, with the remainder of work performed remotely. Travel costs and logistics will be managed in accordance with NPCA policies. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required Education: Master’s Degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Applied Economics, or a related quantitative field. Professional Experience: At least 10 years of relevant international experience in health financing, health insurance claims management, or social protection systems. At least 3 years of experience with Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Health Equity Funds (HEF), or social protection schemes in SouthEast Asia (experience in Cambodia is highly desirable). Technical Skills: At least 7 years of proven expertise in designing and implementing data analysis frameworks for largescale health insurance claims. At least 3 projects demonstrating expertise in using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SQL, Power BI) to translate complex data into policyrelevant evidence, including measuring program impact on financial protection and service delivery. Demonstrated experience in capacity building and institutional strengthening in developingcountry contexts. Communication & Language: Strong technical writing skills with a proven track record of producing highlevel policy briefs, technical reports, and journalstandard publications. Fluent in written and spoken English (Khmer is not required but is an asset). Scope of Work (Summary) The consultant will provide ongoing technical support to NPCA, focusing on: Capacity Building: Onthejob training for NPCA’s data analytics team in advanced statistical analysis (STATA or equivalent), health financing metrics, and technical/policy reporting. Claim Data Analysis: Develop analytical frameworks, conduct indepth analysis of HEF claim data to identify trends, patterns, and performance indicators, and translate findings into actionable policy recommendations. Reporting and Knowledge Products: Guide the preparation of semiannual analytical reports, policy briefs, dashboards, and a standardized reporting template; provide quality assurance. How To Apply Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their expression of interest (EOI) (Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and supporting documents) via email address npcaprocurement79@gmail.com only. Deadline for application submission is on 28th June 2026 at 17:00 PM. Please note that only shortlist candidates will be contacted. For further inquiries or to obtain the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR), please scan QR code.