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The WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Draft competencies and standards of nursing practice in federated states of micronesia in the Fiji. This Tender notice was published on 09 Aug 2017 and is scheduled to close on 18 Aug 2017, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 15465831, while the tender notice number is Agreement for Performace of Work (APW) and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: Fiji
Summary: Draft competencies and standards of nursing practice in federated states of micronesia
Deadline: 18 Aug 2017
Posting Date: 09 Aug 2017
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 15465831
Document Ref. No.: Agreement for Performace of Work (APW)
Financier: United Nations Secretariat
Purchaser Ownership: -
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Draft competencies and standards of nursing practice in Federated States of Micronesia
Deadline: 18-Aug-2017 17:00
Time zone: (GMT 13.00) Auckland, Wellington, Fiji, Kamchatka
Description:
Purpose of the contract
Working closely with the WHO Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS), WHO Country Liaison Office in Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Department of Health & Social Affairs (DHSA) and National Board of Nursing, FSM, the contractor will review existing literature on nursing roles and responsibilities; draft competency standards for different levels of nursing professionals; draft a manual of nursing practice based on internationally accepted standards; develop assessment tool(s) to identify competencies and nursing practice standards gaps; and establish an electronic register of licensed nurses.
Background
Nursing and midwives represent the largest group of health workers in the Pacific. This group also faces major concerns regarding workforce recruitment, retention and skill mix, including increasing demands for high-quality standards and competencies in service delivery. The quality of health services is directly dependent upon the adequate supply of qualified nursing personnel. Improving nursing competencies and practice standards, as well as strengthening the implementation of regulatory functions to improve the overall quality of health services in the region.
In order to ensure a competent nursing workforce, the Department of Health and Social Affairs, has partnered with the National Board of Nursing, Pacific Open Learning Health Net (POLHN), the College of Micronesia (COM), and the Pacific Island Health Officers` Association (PIHOA) and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) to develop the competencies for nurses in FSM; develop and nursing practice standards; design tools to assess the competency of nursing professionals to implement nursing services as per prescribed standards. The results of the assessment will be used to identify competency gaps and training needs of the nursing workforce.
Planned timelines
Start date: 01 September, 2017
End date: 29 October, 2017
Work to be performed
Method(s) to carry out the activity
Desk review, analysis interviews and consultations
Output/s
In collaboration with the WHO Pacific Health Systems and Policy team, WHO Country Liaison Office in FSM and Department of Health & Social Affairs, the contractor will:
Draft the competency standards for different levels of nursing professionals;
Consolidate a manual of nursing practice based on internationally accepted standards and job descriptions;
Develop assessment tool(s) to identify competencies and practice standards gaps of new graduates, recurrent license and overseas graduates; and
Establish an electronic register of licensed nurses with updated information on current practice, CPD requirements, disciplinary actions, personal, professional and educational information.
Technical supervision
The selected consultant will work under the supervision of:
Responsible Officer: Mohammed Yasin, Technical Officer Pacific Open Learning Health Net, Pacific Health Systems and Policy, Division of Pacific Technical Support
Email: yasinm@who.int
Manager: Kunhee Park, Acting Team Leader, Pacific Health Systems and Policy, Division of Pacific Technical Support
Email: parkku@who.int
Specific requirements
Qualifications required: Postgraduate studies and/or training in nursing, public health or health education.
Experience required: At least five years of work experience, including international work experience, with a specialisation in Health Workforce for the Pacific Island countries and areas. Experience with curriculum development, design and evaluation would be an asset.
Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: Knowledge of the internationally recognised nursing competencies in clinical and public health areas; and
Ability to develop a human resource database and Integrated Information Management System
Language requirements:
Written and spoken fluency in English is essential. Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage
Competencies
Communicating in a credible and effective way;
Producing results as measurable by specific outputs;
Moving forward in a changing environment; and
Fostering integration and teamwork.
Location of assignment
Home-based and Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
Timeline and duration of assignment
The duration for of the assignment is from 01 September – 29 October 2017
Proposed activities and Due dates
a. Submit draft competency standards for different levels of nursing professionals; draft manual of nursing practice; draft assessment tool(s) to identify competencies and nursing practice gaps (10 working days at home) - 11 September
b. Field mission to Pohnpei and DHSA - consultation with key stakeholders conducted – preferred travel date17 September. (5 working days at Pohnpei) -
30 September
c. Finalize competency standards for different levels of nursing professionals; manual of nursing practice based on internationally accepted standards and job descriptions; assessment tool(s) to identify competencies and nursing practice standards gaps of new graduates, recurrent license and overseas graduates; and submit electronic register of licensed nurses with updated information on current practice, CPD requirements, disciplinary actions, personal, professional and educational information. (7 working days)- 29 October
Deliverable(s) to be submitted during and after the period of the assignment including manner of delivery and payment
0% - upon signature of the contract
Interim report with draft nursing competency manual and checklist submitted and approved by the technical officer: -
11 September ( 40% payment)
Final report submitted approved by the technical officer: 29 October (60% payment)
Detailed cost breakdown
Description: and Cost
Daily professional rate = 22days X (submit your expected daily rate) = ________________
Per diem (Pohnpei) (5 working days at Pohnpei) = 1, 150
Return flight costs (your place – Pohnpei – your place) = _________________
Miscellaneous (if any, specify) = ___________________
Total _____________________
Qualified and interested individuals or institutions should submit an application letter with an expected quotation and portfolio of previous works in relation to TOR to wpfjidpsprocurement@who.int by 18 August 2017. Please use Tender Notice No. 60369 as subject to all submissions.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
UNSPSC:
J - Services
85000000 - Healthcare Services
85120000 - Medical practice
85121500 - Primary care practitioner services
85121700 - Healthcare provider specialist services
There have been no revisions to this notice.
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