WV External Quality Assurance Consultancy Job in Kenya

Expression of Interest for External Quality Assurance in Sputum TB Microscopy including- Multi Drug Resistance surveillance

World Vision International Somalia is a principal recipient for Global Fund Somalia Country Program with a aim of decreasing the burden of tuberculosis. 

The Consultant will be a link person between WVI/ World Health Organization (WHO) and Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital Reference Laboratory.
 

The Objectives of The EQA are to:

• Improve the quality of sputum microscopy
• Developed human capacity for tuberculosis control program in Somalia
• Provide effective support to tuberculosis control program in Somalia

The Laboratory Consultant will conduct the following activities:

• Coordination of EQA activities with NTPs
• Coordination of EQA activities with Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital Reference laboratory
• Liaison with WHO drivers and airlines for collection of sputum slides from the airport
• Checking of slides received from Somalia for EQA
• Delivery of slides received from Somalia to Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital Reference Laboratory
• Collection of sputum slides for panel testing from Aga Khan Hospital
• Delivery of Sputum slides for panel testing to 25 TB laboratory in Somalia
• Collection of results of sputum for Panel Testing from 25 TB laboratories in Somalia and deliver the same to Aga Khan University Teaching Reference Laboratory for marking
• Collection of results of sputum slides for Blind Rechecking from Aga Khan Hospital Reference Laboratory
• Analyzing the results of all slides for (Panel Testing from and Blinded Rechecking) received from Aga Khan Reference Laboratory
• Preparation of quarterly updates and sharing of the same with WVI/WHO and Partners
• Regular follow up with NTP managers regarding delay in submitting slides for EQA, delay in submitting results of sputum slides sent TB laboratories for Panel Testing and any other matters concerning EQA
• Regular follow up with Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital Reference Laboratory for EQA results and any other matters concerning EQA
• Be ready to travel to Somalia from time to time to provide fresher training to laboratory technicians in sputum microscopy and quality control

Who Could Apply?

WVB WVI invites Request for Proposals (RFPs) from organizations and / or individuals interested in working with WVI Somalia Program in this assignment.

National Organizations meeting the following eligibility criteria could apply:

• Functional and operational for the last 3 years.
• Experience of working in the above mentioned area.
• Have worked on similar projects and can share examples
• Has a competent team to undertake work and deliver as per given timelines.
• Willing to work as a team with the WVI Somalia through collaboration and exchange of ideas Individuals meeting the following criteria are also eligible to apply:
• Possess relevant skills for designing and developing such a program and can demonstrate it.
• Have at least three years of experience of working in the above mentioned area.
• Must be able to share relevant work assignments undertaken in the past.
• Possess relevant infrastructure to undertake the work on its own

What needs to be submitted?

Interested eligible organizations or individuals may submit RFP with the following details and portfolio.

• A letter expressing the interest for working with the organization
• A small proposal describing how the work will be undertaken, what the timelines will be and the approximate charge of service.
• Individual or Company profile /CV of the team or individual highlighting the strengths for undertaking the assignment and examples of relevant work done.

Deadline: The last date of RFP submission is on or before November 16th 2012.

All applications/RFPs must be sent to:

The Secretary
Tender Committee
World Vision International-Somalia Program
P. O Box 56527-00200
Nairobi
OR
Email to:Somo_supplychain@wvi.org