I. Introduction/Background:
Ipas Africa Alliance (the Alliance) is a non-profit organization that works in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania to enhance the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls. In Rwanda, the Alliance works with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to increase women’s ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights including access to comprehensive abortion care services. using multiple strategies including assessments and dialogue, stigma reduction, the use of media and technology and working with youth champions.
In Kenya county referral hospitals conduct pre-service, internships and residential training for doctors. Ipas plans to support 5 county referral hospitals to develop and support implementation of a standardized protocol for abortion care, which will be integrated into pre-service education, internships, and residency training for doctors. This will be a joint endeavor bringing together key stakeholders in the development of medical education curricula, to ensure harmonization of the key elements of the standardized protocol. Developing a standardized clinical protocol is a strategic because it addresses a crucial gap in the current medical training programs, fostering a new generation of healthcare professionals who are both technically proficient and empathetic towards patients seeking abortion care. By standardizing protocols and promoting values clarification, we will enhance the quality of abortion care, reduce stigma, and ultimately improve health outcomes for women.
II. Period of Performance: 1st November 2024 to 30th January 2025.
III. Place of Performance: Kenya (5 County Referral Hospitals) Busia, Siaya, Bungoma, Vihiga and TransNzoia County
IV. Scope of Work: Develop Abortion care Clinical protocol for 5 County Referral Hospitals
V. Technical Requirements:
- Experience in VCAT and Clinical Trainers on Comprehensive Abortion Care
- Experience in using Woman Centre Abortion Care training curriculum
VI. Reporting
- Submit milestone report to Quality-of-Care Manager
VII. Deliverables/Milestones
The Consultants will be contracted for a total of 56 days spread over 3 months starting 1st November 2024 to 31st January 2025. Below is a breakdown of activities and key dates.
| Scope of Work/Activities | Expected deliverables | # Days | Timeline |
| Attend Inception meeting | Meeting minutes outlining key discussions and agreed next steps. | 20 days | 30th Nov 2024 |
| Conduct Literature review on Abortion Landscape in Kenya | Comprehensive literature review report on abortion trends, laws, and gaps in Kenya. | ||
| Conduct Ideation meeting with Clinical staff, Hospital Management Teams (HMTS)and County Health Management Teams (CHMTs)
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Ideation report outlining key ideas and feedback from hospital management teams. | ||
| Conduct Facility assessment on service provision for Abortion Care | Detailed assessment report on current service provision and facility capabilities for abortion care. | ||
| Draft Clinical Protocol on Abortion care | Initial draft of clinical protocol outlining guidelines and procedures for abortion care. | 20 days | 31st Dec 2024 |
| Present the the draft clinical protocol to HMT/Clinical staff and Ipas | Meeting report outlining key component of clinical protocol | 16 days | 30th Jan 2025 |
| Finalising the Clinical protocol on Abortion Care | Revised and finalized clinical protocol incorporating stakeholder feedback. | ||
| Pesentig the final clinical protocol to HMT/Clinical staff t and Ipas | Meeting report outlining key component of clinical protocol | ||
| Submitting Final report and the protocol | Final report and completed clinical protocol document for implementation. |
- Monthly review meetings and implementation updates
Application: Technical and financial proposal to be submitted by 11th October 2024 .