The Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program
Recruitment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program Advisor for COVID-19 Response in Somali and Oromia Regions
Statement of Work
Background
The USAID-funded Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) program, implemented by Management Sciences for Health (MSH), has been providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH)/EPHI, the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau (AACAHB) and Amhara Regional State Health Bureau in the fight against COVID-19, focusing its activities on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). MTaPS is tasked with strengthening the IPC capabilities of designated health facilities serving COVID-19 patients while at the same time supporting measures to safeguard the safety of frontline healthcare workers. MTaPS now wants to expand its technical support to the emergency operation centers (EOC)/Regional Health Bureaus of Oromia and Somali regional states.
Purpose
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide Technical Assistance (TA) to Oromia and Somali region emergency operation centers (EOC) to assess preparedness of quarantine, isolation and treatment COVID-19 centers using officially endorsed guidance, build the capacity of health facilities and isolation centers for COVID-19 suspects and patients in line with established standards and ensure the safety of healthcare workers providing service in COVID-19 designated facilities. Support to healthcare professionals includes trainings and supportive supervision in the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), management of medical waste and production/adaptation of various guidelines and SOPs.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for the following activities:
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Duration of contract
Qualification/Requirements
This work requires expertise in infection prevention and control (IPC), disease outbreak management and skills in capacity building of healthcare workers.