SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. The DERPi IT Consultant is responsible for the architecture and overall delivery of the IT Surveillance System but requires a team of software developers an architect and a project manager in order to realize the design. The objective of the ITSS is to capture and synchronize all demographic and clinical data from two separate IT systems, one of which, does not have a standardized form of health communication. With the direction and supervision of the DERPi IT Consultant, the Software Development Engineer will liaise with IT staff at the Ministry of Health (MOH) through the Directorate of Women’s Health, as well as respective software vendors to gather all necessary information and documentation required for understanding the communication requirements of each system. The Software Development Engineer should also be responsible for configuring the Health Integration Engine to filter and map the information being sent from SIP Plus as well as the LIS applications into the HL7 FHIR equivalent for storage on the FHIR Server using the necessary API endpoints, without error and duplication of data. Data from one system should automatically be synchronized with the other components in near real-time. This role requires a strong expertise working with an interface engine and understanding of the concepts for filtering and mapping HL7 messages, and solid knowledge of interface technology and coding standards such as JSON, HL7, XML, and FHIR. The Software Development Engineer will be required to ensure that all data sent from SIP Plus is captured on the FHIR Server with a new national unique patient identifier. This national patient identifier system will be presented to the engineer at the start of the consultancy. The demographic data should be synced in near real-time to the LIS via the VPN connection where any updates to the patient information on SIP Plus should be reflected on the LIS. Once the software has been developed and all data points mapped, the surveillance system should be piloted at the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) over a period of 1 month. During this time, provisions should be made in parallel to have a second LIS connected to the ITSS and ensure all data mapping and synchronization done. This LIS is at the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) and it is to be linked to the ITSS and piloted having learnt from the previous pilot at the ERHA. The scope of services, tasks and expected deliverables of the Software Development Engineer a...
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. With the direction and supervision of DERPi, the Lab Mentor will work with, and support the RHA labs at the public hospitals working with the lab staff led by the assigned Quality Coordinator to achieve the requirements of LQMS-SIP Tier 1 of the ISO 15189, and support the specified DHF laboratories to move towards achievement of Tier 1 requirements. In order to achieve this, the Lab Mentor will:
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. The Procurement and Contract Management (Consultant) will be a core member of the HSSP PIU and will be responsible for the execution of procurement related activities for Goods, Non-consulting services and Consulting services as detailed below: Maintain the Annual Procurement Plan with a high degree of accuracy using OBP&CM system in conjunction with the preparation of the Annual Operations Plan and Project Execution Plan; inputting all necessary timelines and budgetary considerations for each procurement activity; Preparation of Request for Quotation document for shopping of goods and minor works based on technical specifications in keeping with IDB Standard Bidding Documents and Policies and within GORTT legal framework; Preparation of bidding documents for goods, non-consulting services and consulting services based on Terms of Reference, scope of services and technical specifications in keeping with IDB Standard Bidding Documents and Policies and within GORTT legal framework; Preparation and/or review of evaluation reports and associated contracts for accuracy and adherence to IDB, and XXXXX established procurement policies, procedures and legal framework; Ensure that all relevant documentation is included with requests to MOH, IDB or CTB; Participate in pre-bid meetings, provide clarifications and complete minutes for prospective bidders; Prepare non-objection requests to the IDB in line with its policies and guidelines; Identify and screen potential suppliers and contractors; Provide guidance during contract negotiations: defining contract terms, pricing, performance requirements, service delivery schedules and other relevant contractual factors; Provide advice and guidance on interpretation of procurement policy to members of the PIU team and other relevant personnel of the MOH; Manage all procurement processes and contracts awarded; maintain proper records and liaise with the monitoring and Evaluation and Financial Specialist to prepare disbursement projections and payments; Under the supervision of the Technical Director in consultation with the Monitoring & Evaluation and Financial Specialist assist with the establishment and maintenance of appropriate systems for Contract Administration; monitor contractors’ activities; review progress; identify problem areas; develop and prepare regular reports on the status of contracts; maintain computer database for the contract management system; and asset register; ensure all contractual obligations are fu...
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. This COVID-19 assessment will be conducted considering but not limited to the WHO International Health Regulation Joint External Evaluation Tool version two (IHR JEE) to evaluate the health system during COVID-19. The IHR JEE tool comprises four (4) core areas that outline key technical areas: Prevention- national legislation, policy and financing, communication and advocacy, IPC and Immunization; Detection- laboratory system, surveillance, reporting and human resources; Respond - emergency preparedness, response operations, risk communications; and IHR Related hazards and Points of Entry. Using the IHR JEE would allow for a health system evaluation based on international practice for ease of comparison to other countries. Through evidence-based findings, this assessment of the country’s national COVID-19 health response should determine the success of our health system, identify the gaps and challenges encountered and make recommendations for future public health emergencies. An analysis of the following key strategic and operational areas should be conducted: Leadership and management at a strategic and operational level; Impact on the overall public health system and the use of the Parallel Health System (Operational & patient experience); Insight into the effectiveness of the vaccination programme with possible challenges and constraints arising in the deployment and use of the programme; The pandemic’s psychological impact on the populace and health workers and an assessment of the mental health intervention; and The inter-sectoral and international collaboration as well as the role of the private sector in its response to COVID-19.
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. The DERPi IT Consultant is responsible for the architecture and overall delivery of the IT Surveillance System but requires a team of software developers, an architect and a project manager in order to realize the design. The objective of the ITSS is to capture and synchronize all demographic and clinical data from two separate IT systems, one of which, does not have a standardized form of health communication. With the direction and supervision of the DERPi IT Consultant, the Technical Architect and Systems Integrator will liaise with the IT staff at the Ministry of Health (MOH) to ensure that adequate remote access is provided and all hardware infrastructure is appropriately setup for the software developers to build and configure the software to meet the needs of the ITSS. Most of the work required to develop the ITSS involves the data mapping and transformation of all data points from SIP Plus and the LIS to the relevant HL7 FHIR equivalents. This process involves all members of the development and architecture team to understand the technical documentation of SIP Plus, the LIS, the HIE and the HIS and to build the architecture and logic needed to properly move data without error and duplication. Once the software has been developed and all data points mapped, the surveillance system should be piloted at the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) over a period of 1 month. During this time, provisions should be made in parallel to have a second LIS connected to the ITSS by the IT Systems and Technical Architect. This LIS is at the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) and it is to be linked to the ITSS and piloted having learnt from the previous pilot at the ERHA. The scope of services, tasks and expected deliverables of the Technical Architect and Systems Integrator are outlined below. In order to achieve this the Technical Architect and Systems Integrator will be expected to: Manage all aspects of the to-be-provided datacenter hardware and software to support the needs of the software developers and the ITSS on the whole, including, but not limited to, managing and configuring Windows Server operating systems, managing and configuring firewall appliances, setting up load balancers and web application firewalls with the assistance of MOH IT staff. Communicate with the software vendors, namely the HIS, LIS, HIE and SIP Plus vendors to understand the IT communication requirements of each component and how they fit into the overall ITSS design. The Te...
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Consultant) will be a core member of the HSSP PIU and will be responsible for the execution and supervision of monitoring and evaluation activities as detailed below: Supervise and Coordinate the allocation of M&E activities among Project Officers Provide support to HSSP project officers and MOH project leads and teams in the execution of the M&E function NB some activities will be assigned for direct support as per the Project Officer M&E Develop indicator reporting formats and prepare indicator reports Source, generate, collate, and analyze data to populate baseline, midterm and end of project data points with relevant stakeholders from MOH Health Policy, Plan and Research and Regional Health Authorities; Provide guidance and facilitate the design, implementation and dissemination of key and special studies and assessments to assess project impact i.e. STEPS, Food Consumption Survey etc.
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. The consultant will specifically be responsible for the following: Prepare a package of Human Resources Management Policies and Guidelines for the RHAs In the context of each Regional Health Authority and with a view to achieve harmonization and standardization of HR practices, review existing human resource management policies, revise, update and finalise these policies and procedural guidelines with the necessary input and guidance from the General Managers Human Resources in the Regional Health Authorities. Analyze existing policies: both written and unwritten existing policies. Analyze external influences: Human Resources policies are subject to the influence of many legislation, regulations and authorities Assess any areas where new policies are needed or existing policies are inadequate. Consult, discuss and agree with the General Managers Human Resources in the Regional Health Authority on the revision of these human resources policies and procedural guidelines ensuring they are inherently fair and equitable and are implemented fairly and consistently. Formulate and prepare the draft policies and procedures guidelines. Prepare policy documents in identified formats for easy access e.g. HR Policy Folders (printed) and electronically on intranet/ appropriate SharePoint or portal etc. Prepare implementation plan/schedule to guide the introduction, scale up and roll out of each policy or guideline identifying processes, roles responsibilities and any associated documentation to facilitate e.g. forms, reports etc Prepare Monitoring and evaluation plan for the set of policies and guidelines including a reporting and monitoring mechanism for capturing feedback (both implementing and user) on implementation for consideration at update times, to make adjustments to improve implementation and compliance. Conduct sensitization and training sessions to inform all stakeholders according to their requirements i.e. implementations, beneficiaries etc CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CONSULTANCY
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. The Consultant will be required to: Develop, implement and manage the Operationalization Plan for occupancy in the new MOH Administrative Building. The Operationalization Plan must be approved by the Permanent Secretary of the MOH or the designated representative, prior to implementation. The Operationalization Consultant will be required to prepare a Project Master Schedule using MS Project or similar, detailing the tasks, sequences, durations, inter-dependencies, critical path of all activities associated with the Operationalization Plan. Coordinate and direct the operationalization activities in a logical, sequential and efficient manner using consistent protocols and forms, frequently updating timelines and schedules as well as providing technical expertise. Lead consistent and regular progress meetings with the Ministry of Health teams and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of the Operationalization Plan. The Operationalization Consultant is required to prepare Minutes of Progress Meetings and Monthly Progress Reports for circulation to all key stakeholders. Having reviewed the Furniture, Fittings and Equipment (FF&E) to be supplied by the BOLT contractor, prepare a Gap Analysis between the FF&E under the BOLT contract and the final list of FF&E requirements from the MOH. Internal stakeholder consultation within the MOH will be required to ensure User Requirements are satisfied. Based on the GAP Analysis, undertake an inventory exercise with the aim of tagging possible FF&E which can be transferred to the new building. For FF&E deemed to be Client Supplied (outside of Contractors Scope), the Consultant will be required to develop all specifications inclusive of budgetary requirements for procurement purposes. This will also include photocopiers etc. Taking into consideration bullets 5 and 6 (above), the Consultant will be required to establish a ‘Room Readiness Tracking System’ to ensure that all rooms/spaces are properly outfitted with the requisite FF&E as part of the operationalization process. Review FF&E warranties to ensure that responsibilities are clearly defined. Ensure that all FF&E warranties, service contracts, manuals including time schedules, procedures and responsibilities for routine and planned preventive maintenance are documented. Develop a Logistics / Move Plan to assist in the seamless transition of employees, FF&E and files from their existing offices to the new building. Review current Standard Opera...
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. The Project Accountant will be required to: Budgets Prepare, monitor and maintain project budgets per activity and project component (IDB financial outputs) Assist in the Project Report Forecasting regarding disbursement of project funds and committed funds etc until project completion Advise of required action needed to disburse project funds in a timely manner Obtain the confirmation of funds prior to the commencement of the procurement activity. Advise when national resources will be needed for contracts considering the last disbursement date of the loan contract Re-program Budget allocation as, and when, required in accordance with documented processes and procedures Coordinate disbursement process i.e. submitting disbursement requests to the IDB in a timely manner and promptly resolve any difficulties that could delay the approval of the disbursement requests Accounting system Complete the migration and manage the Accounting Management System SAGE Maintain electronic financial system (SAGE 50) and printed financial records and accounts and be able to account for all loan funds, both IDB Technical Corporation (TC) and counterpart funds Transactions Verify all requests for payments and ensure prompt payment of expenditure incurred Reports Prepare (and certify) all financial statements and reports for the GORTT and IDB as required: Monthly Bank Reconciliation Reports and Statements Financial Statements Monthly Disbursement Justifications Quarterly Financial Statements Semi-annual financial reports End-of-year financial reports and statements to be reviewed by the External Auditors and the IDB. This will include financial statements, cash flow statements, Statements of Expenditure and Special Account Reconciliations and Reports etc.
SCOPE OF SERVICES, TASKS AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES. Determine the current situation of chronic care programming in Trinidad and Tobago re the implementation of appropriate chronic care programmes across RHAs. Conduct rapid situation analysis - review all previous assessments and literature review re primary care, universal health coverage directives at International, regional/ CARICOM and National levels. Establish or identify appropriate existing RHA primary care leadership and coordination and operational mechanism for a collaborative approach to harmonizing primary care NCD programmes across RHAs; Coordinate and provide technical leadership in the development, implementation, scale up and roll out, monitoring and evaluation of harmonized primary care/ chronic care programmes Identify and facilitate resources required to support the harmonization, scale up and roll out of primary care programmes i.e. obtain and provide technical specifications for the procurement of any related good, service or consultancy. Identify and provide technical leadership in the development of any required regulatory documentation to facilitate the regularization of harmonized primary/chronic care programmes i.e. policies, standard operating procedures etc
