Consultancy for the Design of Online Vector Borne Disease (VBD) Module for the Caribbean... Tender

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Country : Trinidad and Tobago

Summary : Consultancy for the Design of Online Vector Borne Disease (VBD) Module for the Caribbean Regional (CR) Field Epidemiology Laboratory Training Programme (FELTP)

Deadline : 17 Jun 2020

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 43151784

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Competition : ICB

Financier : Other Funding Agencies

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Purchaser : CARIBBEAN PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY (CARPHA)
Procurement Officer 16-18 Jamaica Boulevard Federation Park St. Clair. PORT OF SPAIN
Trinidad and Tobago
Email :lalkhash@carpha.org

Tender Details

Expression of Interest are invited for Consultancy for the Design of Online Vector Borne Disease (VBD) Module for the Caribbean Regional (CR) Field Epidemiology Laboratory Training Programme (FELTP) .


REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI):

Consultancy for the Design of Online Vector Borne Disease (VBD) Module for the Caribbean Regional (CR) Field Epidemiology Laboratory Training Programme (FELTP)

CONSULTANCY

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), with funding from the 11th EDF Programme for the Support for Health System Strengthening for prevention and control of outbreaks of Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases in the Caribbean, is seeking to engage a consultant to strengthen the surveillance systems of the Caribbean though building the capacity of human health resources in applied epidemiology and public health surveillance

BACKGROUND

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as those caused by viruses and parasites which are transmitted to humans, mainly by mosquitoes, are a major threat to the health and economies of societies globally. Over 80% of the world-s population is at risk of contracting a VBD with mosquito borne diseases (MBD) having the greatest impact (Franklinos et. Al, 2019)1. MBDs such as human malaria, dengue, chikungunya and zika are diseases account for approximately 17% of the estimated global burden of infectious diseases, with approximately 700, 000 attributable deaths each year.

The Caribbean region is a hot spot for the emergence and persistence of VBDs in the American continent. Dengue-like illnesses were recorded in the Americas since the 1600s, but the modern era of understanding started with the isolation of the dengue virus for the first time in 1943-44. The Trinidad Regional Virus Laboratory (1952-1974) and the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC 1975-2012), which were merged into CARPHA in 2013, contributed significantly to the global understanding of the disease.

CARPHA-s mission is to provide strategic direction, in analysing, defining and responding to public health priorities of Member States in an effort to prevent disease, promote health and respond to public health emergencies. The outbreaks of Chikungunya and Zika regionally confirm to the need for increased surveillance. Additionally, with increased travel due to domestic and international tourism in the region, the potential for such threats to have a pandemic potential is great.

Over the past few years, there has been an increased interest in strengthening health systems
within the Caribbean region, as most fall short of the requirements for implementing the goals
of the International Health Regulations (IHR). Within the Region, a mean score of 54%, up
from 50% in 2014, was reported for human resource capacity in the CARICOM States Parties
Annual Reports to the 71st World Health Assembly, 2018. Of the 15 mentioned CARPHA
Member States (CMS), 7 reported less than 50% for human resource capacity, 2 are at 50-
79% capacity and 5 are at 80% and above. While there has been some progress, the Region
still suffers from a low availability of critical skills and competencies in applied public health,
and consequently, has limited capabilities to effectively respond to public health emergencies
including outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases.
Objective of the Project:
The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is as follows:
To contribute to the improvement of public health of the Caribbean population through a
reduction in morbidity associated with Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Eligibility.
If shortlisted and invited to submit a tender,
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territory or region mentioned as eligible by the relevant regulations/basic act governing the
eligibility rules for the grant as per Annex A2a - PART II to the practical guide.
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nationality under their national legislation.
The rule does not apply to the experts proposed under the service tenders financed by the
grant.
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included in the tender form, to the effect that they are not in any of the exclusion
situations listed in Section 2.6.10.1. of the practical guide.
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the moment of the award decision cannot be awarded the contract.
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Objective of the contract:
The objective of this contract is as follows:
To strengthen the surveillance systems of the Caribbean though building the capacity of
human health resources in applied epidemiology and public health surveillance
More specifically, a Consultant will be engaged to develop a training course - “Early Warning
Systems for the Detection and Management of Vector Borne Disease Outbreaks” using an
online modality, targeted towards public health care professionals working within the
Caribbean Region.
SELECTION CRITERIA
For Legal and Natural Persons
For Key Expert:
 Has a professional certificate appropriate to this contract, such as at least a Master-s
degree in Public Health/Epidemiology and Entomology/ Medical Entomology
 Minimum of three years- experience (more than 3 years will be taken into account)
working in online instructional design with experience in developing online training
and exposure to the Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle.
 Minimum of three years- experience (more than 3 years will be taken into account)
working in public health in the areas of disease/risk modelling, development and
implementation of climate integrated, early warning surveillance systems, vector
control, integrated vector management, vector borne disease surveillance and
outbreak investigation.
 Certified training and/or degree in online instructional design, training and
development, education or a related field
 A sound understanding of public health issues
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For Non Key Expert 1:
 At least a Master-s in Online Instructional Design or Educational Technology
 At least 3 years- (more than 3 years would be taken into account) specific experience
working in online instructional design with experience in developing online training
and exposure to the Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle.
 An understanding of public health issues
For Non Key Expert 2:
 At least a Master-s in Training and Development
 At least 3 years (more than 3 years would be taken into account) working in Training
Development, Evaluation and Assessment with experience in developing online
training and exposure to the Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle.
 An understanding of public health issues
BUDGET:The maximum amount for this activity is EURO 24, 800. (inclusive of incidentals)
IMPLEMENTATION

The indicative period of the contract is: Aug 2020 to February 2021, a duration of six (6) months.

INVITATION

CARPHA invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services.

Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV-s, brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, business profile, etc.). Suitably qualified consultants will be short-listed and invited to tender for the Project through a competitive procedure.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Expressions of interest must be delivered in English by email to the address below by Wednesday 17th June 2020 at 4.30 pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to:

E-mail: lalkhash@CARPHA.ORG
Procurement Officer
Caribbean Public Health Agency
16-18 Jamaica Boulevard
Federation Park
St. Clair.
PORT OF SPAIN

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