DEADLINE: 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2022
JHPIEGO
CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR ELIGIBLE ACADEMIC/RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS TO BE PART OF NATIONAL RMNCH QUALITY OF CARE (QOC) TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP AND IMPLEMENTATION OF QOC RESEARCH IN NIGERIA (NORTH EAST AND NORTH CENTRAL)
BACKGROUND/CONTEXT
Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. Agency for international Development (USAID) and aims to contribute to global and country technical leadership, teaming and Quality of care in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) in Nigeria.
SCOPE OF WORK/ TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
Jhpiego as the lead implementer for the USAID MCGL/QoC is putting out a call for eligible academic institutions across the country to apply to be part of the national RMNCACH+N QoC network and to generate evidence that will strengthen roll-out of the national QoC strategy at state level, with an emphasis on implementation research the demonstrates the “how” at a local level.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Federal Ministry of Health, MCGL and partners require the services of the selected academic institutions in the North East and North Central to lead the design and implementation of a research study to answer the -question “What are facilitators and barriers to effective governance of RMNCH quality of care program activities at Secondary and Primary Health Care service levels in three states (including regular measurement and analyses of aggregated and site-specific quality of care data, regular support to facility-based Quality Improvement teams, regular support for shared learning across sites).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Address all six criteria listed below in your application:
-Demonstrable experience of leadership in the public health community in Nigeria (essential) and globally (desirable).
-Strong reputation and experience in health systems and implementation research.
-Experience of working with the government on issues relevant on QoC programs, or service on government boards /committee and previous RMNCH and QoC publications
-Administrative capacity to manage sub grant contract research in Nigeria.
-Minimum six (6) years of experience in working of RMNCAH quality of care QoC research
-Composition and qualifications of research team
-Develop a 3-page concept note that outlines your proposed research methodology to address the research question stated above focused on quality of care. Please include a high-level budget for a 2-year study based on the methodology outlined in your concept note, Assume that all implementation activity costs will be paid for separately.
The scope of work for the selected institutions would involve the following:
-Develop a detailed research protocol, quality assurance and monitoring strategies
-Collaborate with MCGL to obtain ethical approves from local IRB and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) [a requirement for all MCGL supported studies] and ensure compliance with all relates research policies.
-Complete rigorous research, applying best practices for quality assurance, data management analysis and documentation within agreed upon timeframes.
-Provide regular progress reports to MCGL, MoH, and QoC TWG. Produce a detailed study- report and journal manuscript for peer-reviewed publication.
-Develop a dissemination strategy in consultation with MCGL, MoH and QoC TWG Dissemination strategies may include policy and technical briefs, presentations, workshops, or other related activities.
-Participate in quarterly QoC TWG meeting
MCGL in collaboration with the FMoH will be responsible for the following:
-Introduction of the Academic/ Research institutes to the National RMNCH QoC TWG
-Technical assistance in obtaining JHU IRB approval of Joint monitoring/oversight of Review and provide feedback on report.
-Provide technical support for the journal manuscript development while funding will be the sole responsibility of MCGL
(2.1) APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
– Proposals and accompanying costs should be put in plain sealed envelope, with proposal title written boldly on the right-hand side of the envelope.
-Proof or license to offer required services as given by the responsible regulatory body (if applicable).
-State validity of Application
(3.1) CONTRACT DURATION
-To be determined on successful onboarding
(4.1) ELIGIBILITY
All applicants should provide the following:
- Certificate of registration and other incorporation document
- Applicant must be a licensed/authorized provider of services to be rendered (please provide supporting documentation, where applicable).
- Minimum of three (3) reputable references active within the last three (3 years from clients/organizations.
- References must be similar to the service requirements detailed in this proposal.
- Interested applicant must be financially capable to execute contract without advance payment.
(5.1) DELIVERY ADDRESS:
All application should be addressed and delivered to:
The Procurement Committee
Jhpiego – an affiliate of John Hopkins University
Plot 971, Reuben Okoya Crescent (Behind
Pacesetters College) Wuye, Abuja.
Ensure that you put all application into bid box at the reception. Also, ensure that you complete the bid work sheet at the reception.
(6.1) COMMUNICATION:
Please direct all communications via e-mail to nigeriabidgueries@jhpiego.org
(7.1) CLOSING DATE:
The Closing date for the submission of bids is on Tuesday, 13 September, 2022.
Please Note: no Phone Call or Personal Email Enquires,
Use only the Email ID Provided in 6.1
