Consultancy services to develop a written document for integration strategies of tier-specific diagnostic testing for the animal, environment, and human health sector

GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI Ministry of Health and Sanitation REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION Country : Malawi Name of Project : Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program Project ID No : P505187 Assignment Title Consultancy services to develop a written document for integration strategies of tier-specific diagnostic testing for the animal, environment, and human health sector Reference No. : MW-MOH-573848-CS-INDV Date of Issue : 7th October, 2026 Background The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Health is implementing the Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience project (MHEPRR). The project is financed by the International Development Association (IDA) and Global Financing Facility (GFF). The five-year project seeks to strengthen the capacity and resilience of Malawi’s health system to prevent, prepare for, detect and respond effectively to public health emergencies. It places particular emphasis on strengthening multisectoral coordination, surveillance, laboratory systems and other core capacities required for health emergency preparedness and response. Laboratories across human, animal and environmental sectors are essential for surveillance, diagnostics, research and response, but often function in silos, leading to fragmented data sharing, inconsistent protocols and inefficient resource utilization. Harmonizing these laboratories strengthens collaboration, improves early detection systems, and supports evidence-based policies at national, regional and global levels. The MHEPRR Project therefore seeks to engage a consultant to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the existing laboratory landscape and develop a strategic framework for strengthening inter-sectoral laboratory collaboration in Malawi. Objectives of the consultancy Main objective: To develop and provide clear, actionable strategies and a framework for strengthening inter-sectoral labo