Draft competencies and standards of nursing practice in Tuvalu
Purpose of the contract
Working closely with the WHO Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS) and Ministry of Health, Tuvalu 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 competences 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, Ministry of Health has partnered with Pacific Open Learning Health Net (POLHN) and WHO Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS) to develop the competencies for nurses in Tuvalu; develop nursing practice standards and 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: 25 September
End date: 19 November
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 and Ministry of Health 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.
- Previous experience in developing similar nursing competency standards in other Pacific countries 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 Funafuti, Tuvalu
Timeline and duration of assignment
The duration for of the assignment is from 25 September – 19 November
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 (5 working days at home) - 29 September
b. Field mission to Tuvalu - consultation with key stakeholders conducted – propose travel dates (5 working days at Funafuti)- 13 October
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. (5 working days) - 19 November
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: 29 September (40% payment)
- Final report submitted and approved by the technical officer: 19 November (60% payment)
Detailed cost breakdown
Description Cost
Daily professional rate = 15 days X (submit your expected daily rate) = ___________
Per diem (USD$225 per day) (5 working days at Funafuti) = $1125
Return flight costs (your place – Funafuti – your place) = _____________
Miscellaneous (if any, specify) = _____________
Total = _____________
Applications
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 16 September 2017.Please use Tender Notice No 61096 as subject to all submissions Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.