Expression of Interest For On-Site Consultancy To Support The Development And Implementation Of Infection Prevention And Control (Ipc) Activities

On-Site Consultancy To Support The Development And Implementation Of Infection Prevention And Control (Ipc) Activities Deadline: 03-Aug-2022 23:59 (Gmt 8.00) Beijing, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong Health Care-Associated Infections (Hai) Are Among The Most Common Adverse Events In Care Delivery And A Significant Public Health Problem That Impact Morbidity, Mortality, And Quality Of Life. At Any One Time, Up To 7% Of Patients In Developed And 15% In Low And Middle Income Countries Will Acquire At Least One Hai. These Infections Also Present A Significant Economic Burden At The Societal Level. However, A Large Percentage Of Hai Are Preventable Through Adequate Infection Prevention And Control (Ipc) Measures. In Lao Pdr, The Department Of Health Care And Rehabilitation (Dhr) Is Responsible For The National Ipc ProgrammeS Overall Coordination And Governance In The Hospital Settings. Dhr Is Supported By A Number Of Development Partners Including, Asian Development Bank (Adb), Us Centres For Disease Control And Prevention (Us Cdc) And Other Technical Partners To Implement Various Activities To Strengthen Its Ipc Capacity. Given Many Varied Stakeholders Involved In The Ipc ProgrammeS Various Technical Components, There Is A Need For Well-Coordinated Technical Support Between The Relevant Stakeholders To Plan Successfully, Implement, Monitor, And Evaluate The Programme. Dhr Is Now Finalising A New Ipc Programme Which Builds On Previous Strategies To Institutionalise Standardised Ipc Practices And Establish Continuous Quality Improvement Programmes At The Facility Level. This Ipc Programme Includes A Baseline Assessment, Internal Monitoring And Follow-Up Monitoring And Can Be Delivered By Training Of Trainers And Training Sessions At The Subnational Level And The Selected Healthcare Facilities. Further, Technical Programs Such As Immunization Program Need Technical Support To Ensure Ipc Practices In Implementing The Programs To Protect The Healthcare Workers And Families. Purpose/Specific Objective Of The Activity Provide Expertise To Support The Development And Implementation Of Infection Prevention And Control (Ipc) Activities In The Context Of Covid-19 Pandemic And Beyond And Capacity Building For Healthcare Workers For Planning, Implementation And Monitoring Of Ipc Program At The National And Health Facility Levels In The Longer Term. Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The Consultant Will Report To And Be Guided By The Who Country Office. In Collaboration With The Ministry Of Health (Moh) Of Lao Pdr And Relevant Teams In The Who Office, The Consultant Will Conduct The Following Activities And Submit Regular Reports On Implementation Of Each Activity, Including Proposed Next Steps: Support Dhr/Moh In Finalizing The National Ipc Strategy And Implementing The Ipc Programmes To Institutionalise Standardised Ipc Practices At The Facility Level And Establish The Continuous Quality Improvement Mechanism, Using The National Ipc Guidelines/Tools. Support Dhhp/Moh And Other Relevant Departments And Centres To Engage The General Public And Healthcare Workers To Ensure Safe Ipc Practices In Place In The Primary Care / Community Settings, In Collaboration With WhoS Vpd Team And Other Technical Programs As Necessary; And Review Existing Ipc Guidelines, Standards, And Training Modules/Programmes At National And Subnational Levels, Update Them According To The Latest Ipc Evidence As Needed And Develop Training Materials. Methods To Carry Out The Activity Output 1: Technical Support For Dhr To Finalize The National Ipc Strategy Deliverable 1.1: Finalized National Ipc Strategy In Close Coordination With Uscdc And Other Relevant Stakeholders Output 2: Implementation Of The Ipc Programme To Institutionalise Ipc Practices And Establish The Continuous Quality Improvement Mechanism At Selected Facilities Deliverable 2.1: Finalized Standardized Ipc Assessment Tools And Training/Iec Materials To Support Institutionalization Of Ipc Practices In Selected Central Hospitals, Provincial Hospitals, District Hospitals And/Or Health Centres Deliverable 2.2: Assessments And Trainings, Using The Tools And Training Materials, At The National And Health Facilities Levels Conducted In Close Coordination With Dhr Deliverable 2.3: Development Of A Longer-Term Plan To Build Capacity To Improve Ipc, Including The Curriculum Development On Ipc Depending On Discussion With Dhr And Relevant Departments Including Uhs, As Part Of An Implementation Plan Of The National Ipc Strategy Output 3: Improved Ipc Practices In The Healthcare Settings / Community Settings In The Covid-19 Context And Beyond Deliverable 3.1: Technical Support For Hospital Preparedness For Clinical Management Of Covid-19 And Patients With Other Eids With Focus On Ipc Measures In Close Collaboration With Other Programs In The Hsd Team Deliverable 3.2: Finalized/Updated Training Materials And Iec Materials For The Healthcare Workers (Including Vaccination Programme) And Provision Of Trainings On Ipc Measures At Healthcare Setting In Collaboration With Relevant Programs And Departments In Moh Deliverable 3.3: Iec Materials For The General Public To Improve Community Engagement And Participation In Implementation Of Ipc Measures During The Pandemic And Beyond (E.G., Safe Reopening Of Schools And So On) Output 4: Review/Update Of Ipc Guidelines, Standards And Training Programs Deliverable 4.1: Review And Update Of The Existing Ipc Guidelines, Standards And Training Modules/Programs At National And Subnational Levels According To The Up-To-Date Evidence And Information Available And The Latest Who Guidelines Deliverable 4.2: Other Technical Support Related To Ipc Upon Request From The Hsd Team And Other Teams In Who Office Output 5: On-Going Support To Who And The Government On Implementation Of The National Clinical Guidelines In Health Facilities Deliverable 5.1: Technical Support On Support To The Government On The Implementation Of The National Clinical Guidelines In Health Facilities Upon Request From The Hsd Team And Other Teams In Who Office Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: University Degree In Medicine Or Health-Related Field. Desirable: Qualifications In Specialized Medicine Or Nursing, A Postgraduate Degree In A Health-Related Field. Experience Essential: At Least 5 Years Work Experience In Ipc And/Or Clinical Medicine, Including Experience Of Critical Care And Internal Medicine. Experience Of Training Staff In Ipc Measures In Relation To Covid-19. Desirable: Experience Of Working In Developing Countries, Specifically Lao Pdr, Is Highly Appreciated Experience Supporting The Development Of A National Ipc Programme. Technical Skills & Knowledge Knowledge About Infection Prevention And Control Ability To Work Independently Under Pressure And To Deliver High-Quality Work On-Time. Good Interpersonal Skills And Ability To Work As A Member Of A Team. Good Oral And Written Communication Skills. Good Knowledge In Standard Ms Office Applications Including Ms Excel, Ms Word And Ms Powerpoint. Languages Proficient In English Competencies Communication In A Credible And Effective Way. Producing Results. Additional Information The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. The Consultant Might Be Required To Travel Within Lao Pdr For Short Periods Where Necessary. Duration Of Contract Is From 4 September 2022 To 3 January 2023 (04 Months) Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv {For Individual Contractors} And Expression Of Interest {Cover Letter} To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < [email protected] > By 3 August 2022. The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee And Availability. Please Use Tender Notice No. 178654 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted. Tender Link : Https://Www.Ungm.Org/Public/Notice/178654