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TERMS OF REFERENCE
TRAINING OF SERVICE PROVIDERS IN BASIC OBSTETRIC AND ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND SCANNING WITH CERTIFICATION
1. INTRODUCTION
The Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) provides integrated SRHR and medical services including antenatal and post-natal care in its static clinics. According to new WHO antenatal guidelines and as part of good clinical practice, ANC providers should perform one ultrasound scanning before 24 weeks gestation to estimate gestation age.
Use of ultrasound scanning improves patient’s diagnosis and management. Ultrasound scanning assists service providers in identification of abnormal tissues growth, tumors, and cyst. It is against this background that FPAM after procuring portable scanning machines wants a consultant to train service providers on how to scan and interpret the findings.
In view of this, FPAM has secured Ultrasonic Diagnostic System model AU-580 which it intends to deploy for usage in some of its static clinics currently providing ANC and
PNC services. FPAM is therefore inviting qualified and accredited service provider to provide training to FPAM service providers in performing basic obstetric and abdominal ultrasound scanning in line with the Malawi Government protocols.
2. MAIN OBJECTIVE
To train service providers in basic obstetric and abdominal ultrasound scanning with an orientation to gynecological and medical abdominal scanning. After training provide supportive supervision and mentorship and then certify the service providers.
3. EXPECTED RESULTS
Eight service provider (4 Nurses and 4 Clinicians) trained and certified in provision of basic obstetric and abdominal ultrasound scanning. The trained providers are expected to:
- Perform basic obstetric ultrasound scanning to antenatal mothers and able to interpret the results
- Perform basic gynecological ultrasound scanning to patients presenting with gynecological problems and able to interpret the results.
- Perform medical abdominal scanning to patients presenting with abdominal problems and able to interpret the results
DELIVERABLES (OUTPUT) NEEDED
The expected deliverables are:
- Service providers ultrasound scanning training. The training should be done according to Medical Council requirements.
- Supportive supervision/mentorship. The mentorship activity to monitor technical competencies of trained service providers should be done within 6 months period after training.
- Certification. The trained providers should have certificates at the end of the training program.
REQUIRED COMPETENCES
The consultant must have the capacity to conduct basic obstetric/gynecological ultrasound scanning, technical competencies and accredited by Medical Council of Malawi and will be required to provide verifiable references for similar assignments conducted within the past 36 months
CONTACTS
Interested qualified individuals must submit their Expression of Interest through the following:
The Chairperson, Internal Procurement Committee, Family Planning Association of Malawi, FPAM House, Area 10, Plot NO. 10/447, P/Bag B424, Lilongwe, MALAWI.
Phone: +265 (0) 999 771 031 Email: fpam@fpamalawi.org
Should you be the one to handle the task, respond not later than 23d September 2024.
Only successful bidder will be taken on board.
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