DEADLINE: 8TH NOVEMBER, 2022
KNCV TUBERCULOSIS FOUNDATION NIGERIA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FIRM TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMPETENCY BASED TRAINING (CBT) FOR THE TIFA PROJECT
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria, is a non-profit public health organization firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity in providing technical TB and TB/HIV support services, strengthening TB service delivery, support health system strengthening and research in Nigeria. Our programs are designed to advance the WHO Global End TB strategy of creating a world free of TB. We employ a systems approach, using data-driven quality improvement methods to identify and address gaps in TB diagnostic and treatment services. Our work to end TB focuses on collaborative planning, design, and implementation, engaging the private sector, strengthening service delivery platforms, community structures and improving the quality of services.
KNCV since 2000 has implemented successive 5-year circles of USAID funded flagship TB projects and is presently implementing USAID TB LON 1 & 2 project across 14 states in Nigeria. Through President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief funding (PEPFAR), KNCV Nigeria/ TB CARE I project provided and expanded TB/HIV services across 35 of 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
KNCV TB Foundation Nigeria is also implementing the STOP TB Partnership / UNOPS funded TB Connectivity project across 14 states in Nigeria in collaboration with the NTBLCP. Furthermore, KNCV TB Foundation Nigeria provides technical assistance towards community and facility TB case finding, linkage and treatment across Lagos, Edo and Bayelsa states as a member of the USAID Cluster 6 “HALG_ACE Consortium”. www.https://kncvnigeria.org.
TIFA STOM Project
Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA) is cooperative agreement funded by USAID through JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. as the lead implementer and KNCV Nigeria as the country-level implementer of two fixed amount awards, the STOM and SOFT projects. The TB Contact Investigation using Spot-to-Tent Onion Model (STOM) project is a 1-year fixed amount award focused on improving contact investigation of pulmonary TB patients using technology and Competency Based Training of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to implement a novel spot-to-tent onion model and provision of TB preventive treatment (TPT) to eligible contacts.
Competency Based Training (CBT) for Community Health Workers Rationale
As part of efforts to expand access and close the gap in TB case notification, capacity building of health care workers across TB program areas including contact investigation will promote the competency of health care workers to safely identify, screen and link to diagnosis and treatment in their local settings. This will provide an on-demand knowledge base for community health care workers and develop valuable skillsets in contact investigation leading to improved patient care and support.
Purpose of the Assignment:
The aim of this consultancy is to provide safe, qualitative, cost efficient, and easily accessible Competency Based Training (CBT) to Community Health Workers in the STOM project.
Key Objectives:
The desired objectives include
(1) Adapt a contact investigation course curriculum from USAID TB CI modules to meet the training needs of 70 community health workers
(2) Develop a TB CI competency framework based on USAID TB CI modules and translate the competency framework into learning modules and learning objectives
(3) Develop and deploy an e-training system delivering competencies in contact investigation for community health workers in accordance with USAID TB CI standards
(4) Provide e-tools to measure the effective delivery and application of knowledge to close community health workers competency gap
(5) Design a flexible learning and assessment system to provide KNCV Nigeria with learner evaluation for necessary support and supervision
Target State: Akwa Ibom State
Specific TOR
The consultant will be required to work within the study period and undertake the following assignments while also meeting the stated expectations from KNCV Nigeria:
(1) Instructional Model
- There should be an instructional design to guide the course development. The project team are to work very closely with the KNCV Nigeria team during course content development. KNCV Nigeria will expect that a blend of instructional design strategies is developed to deliver the course content. This course, therefore, is to be designed to allow learners set their own pace and progress using microlearning, retrieval, feedback and scenario-based learning.
(2) Course development
- The consultant will meet with the KNCV team to determine project timelines and deliverables, define learning objectives, identify focal person on both sides and share existing subject contents if any. The course development shall include recorded live teaching, voice over slides, quizzes, case scenarios and demonstration of best practices and methods of completing relevant tools.
(3) Implementation/roll out.
- The finalized course content will be shared with the KNCV technical team for review and final approval before deployment.
(4) Expectations from KNCV:
- Efficiency: Capacity building will be provided for intended health care workers in a very cost-efficient manner.
- Reinforcing learning: The course contents are available on demand and can be viewed by the health care workers at leisure or at point of service. This repetitive activity is a core component of continuous learning and knowledge gain.
- Reach: The availability of course contents online and accessibility via mobile devices and creation in small data packages will allow KNCV reach staff in far–flung areas.
Reporting Channels
- · The lead consultant reports to the Project Coordinator STOM – TIFA project
Timeframe: Short term assignment for November 2022.
Who are we looking for?
-An organization with past experience in providing similar virtual training support (CBT) to public health programs in Nigeria
-The lead consultant with;
- Knowledge of and experience with quantitative and qualitative epidemiological research techniques as well as health policy and management
- Skills in applying and using software for data collection & data validation
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload
- Excellent oral and writing skills in English
Application and information
Kindly access the detailed concept note @ www.kncvnigeria.org Your application including your curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, proof of prior experience, and 3 professional references which must be indicated on your (CV) can be submitted via recruitment@kncvnigeria.org .
Start date for submission Thursday 3rd November 2022.
Deadline for Submission is Tuesday 8th November 2022.
Please note that we only consider applications that are received through the KNCV TB Foundation Nigeria recruitment email.
