DEADLINE: 15TH DECEMBER, 2022
KNCV TUBERCULOSIS FOUNDATION NIGERIA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR GLOVAX AEFI TRACKING AND REPORTING
(VACANCY NUMBER KN080)
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria is seeking to engage a reputable organization to set up and support a system that will improve and strengthen the reporting and tracking of adverse drug reaction feedback from recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine.
KNCV Nigeria:
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria is a local non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the deadliest infectious disease in Nigeria. KNCV Nigeria is a local center of excellence for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative, and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national context. Our multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals covers a broad range of expertise such as programmatic TB control, research, clinical management, social science, education, digital health, and project management
USAID Funded COVID-19 Vaccination Acceleration Project:
This project seeks to promote COVID-19 vaccine access, acceptability, and uptake, while strengthening adverse drug reaction feedback and timely response, by leveraging on the ongoing USAID-supported TB LON 1 & 2 project structures. This project has the primary objective of accelerating widespread and equitable access to and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination to unvaccinated individuals at community and facility level in the 7 selected USAID TB LON supported states (Anambra, Bauchi, Taraba, Cross River, Kano, Imo, Kaduna Katsina, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa and Katsina ) in Nigeria, by supporting the (National Primary Healthcare Development Agency) NPHCDA’s SCALES Strategy.
Purpose of the Assignment:
The aim of this assignment is to provide an innovative and sustainable approach towards improving and strengthening the reporting and tracking of adverse drug reaction feedback from recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine. The assignment will also seek to provide mechanisms that will aid in improving timely response to feedback provided. This intervention will be implemented in the four new GloVax states of Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa and Katsina.
Key Considerations and Requirements:
- Improved channels for reporting Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI): proposals are expected to clearly outline the sustainable channels being suggested to improve the reporting of adverse drug reactions.
- Improved reporting and tracking of reported cases: the submission should clearly outline how the tracking and reporting of reported cases will be improved in order to ensure timely response and feedback to patients.
- Sustainability: The proposed approach should demonstrate sustainability, and as much as possible, should take advantage of existing platforms and processes within the NPHCDA.
- Measurable Indicators: This assignment will serve as a PILOT and should have measurable indicators that will enable a clear assessment of the project impact.
- Project Scope: The assignment will be carried out across four new GLOVAX states of Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa and Katsina.
Proposed methodology:
(1) Strict adherence to the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) guidelines: the handling of all data collected should be in strict adherence with NDPR guidelines.
(2) Alignment with KNCV and NPHCDA processes: the adopted methodology will have to align with KNCV and NPHCDA vaccination and AEFI reporting guidelines.
Expected capabilities from the selected organization.
(1) Demonstrable experience:
- Provide evidence of at least 5 years work experience providing similar services.
- At least 3 similar assignments working for organizations in public health.
- Work experience with the NPHCDA supporting similar project is an added advantage
(2) Availability– KNCV & NPHCDA will have access to reports and data on activities being carried out.
(3) Reliability– Ensure that using the right processes, technology and infrastructure, calls are clearly connected, and the right information is made available.
- Where applicable, state available backup systems to ensure service availability
- Attest to the availability of technology which will ensure access to real-time data when required.
(4) Regulatory Compliance – The selected organization MUST have all the required licenses/permits from relevant regulatory bodies to carry out the said assignment in Nigeria. These include (but are not limited to):
- Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC): Valid Call Centre Services license
- Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR): Evidence of compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) guidelines.
Reporting Channels
The firm reports to the Central project coordinator COVID-19 Vaccination Acceleration Project.
Timeframe: 6 months in the first instance with opportunity for extension based on implementation outcome.
Application and information
A detailed proposal, proof of prior work experience (which must be indicated on your proposal) can be submitted via recruitment@kncvnigeria.org
Deadline for Submission is Thursday 15th December 2022.
Please note that we only consider applications that are received through the KNCV TB Foundation Nigeria recruitment email.
