Project: Strengthening Regional Health Security ProjectDuration: 896 Working DaysApproval Number4212Approval Date13-Sep-2022Estimated Commencement Date20-Nov-2024Open to non-Member Countries Yes NoAdditional InformationPossibility of contract extensionIn general, ADB consulting contracts may be extended to a reasonable degree when doing so is justified within ADB's core procurement principles. Any extensions are subject to operational needs, consultant performance, and continued availability of funds.Specific considerations for this assignment, if any, are discussed here:The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic (MOH) is the implementing agency (IA) of the project and is responsible for overall strategic planning, direction and management of the project, and for ensuring compliance with loan and grant terms. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU), established under the MOH, supports the planning, implementation, monitoring and supervision, and coordination of all project activities. The Ministry of Health intends to use part of the project funds to hire a Medical equipment specialist project implementation department.Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Yes No Not knownIndefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) Yes NoCountry of assignmentKyrgyz RepublicCountry of eligibility for national consultantsSame as country of assignmentIndividuals of ADB member countries who have appropriate authorization to legally reside and work in the country of the assignment but do not hold the nationality of that country may also be considered as national consultants.Contact InformationProject OfficerBek NogoibaevMinistry of HealthEmailabrmzkr@gmail.comContact Person for InquiriesChynar OsmonkulovaDesignationProcurement specialist Emailprocurchynarmoh@gmail.com