Training and Training Material Development Service Provider - Terms of Reference

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO PROCURE A SERVICE PROVIDER TO STRENGTHEN A MENTAL HEALTH MANUAL 

HIVSA’s Community System Strengthening program seeks to appoint a service provider or individual on a short-term basis with expertise in training and training material development. The applicant must have extensive knowledge of mental health and wellness related to HIV/AIDS and vulnerable populations in South Africa. The service provider is required to assist HIVSA in revising and strengthening its mental health manual so that it may be utilised by Community-Based Organisations (CBOs).

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The service provider is required to:

• Utilise HIVSA's existing mental health manual and feedback received from a prior review as a basis to develop an 8-session manual for supervisors to use at CBOs as a debriefing tool for community care workers.
• The activities in the manual must assist the community care workers to build resilience to cope with their own stressors, so that they are able to cultivate healthy behaviour and perform their duties to support families affected by HIV/AIDS, TB, and COVID-19-related losses.
• Train a team of 20 HIVSA staff members to implement the manual.
• Provide timely feedback on the progress made, challenges and recommendations.

2. QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES OF SERVICE PROVIDER

• Proof of training experience and training material development in the HIV/AIDS and/or mental health fields with evidence of success of implementation.
• Knowledge and understanding of USAID/PEPFAR OVC programs in South Africa.

3. DELIVERABLES

The service provider is to deliver on the following:

• Sign a non-disclosure agreement and mutual confidentiality (NDA)
• Following consultation with HIVSA and utilising previous feedback received, structure a plan with timelines and deliverables.
• Produce a final health and wellness manual and related training material that is ready for implementation.
• Train HIVSA staff on the implementation of the manual.

4. APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested service providers are required to submit a company profile demonstrating the relevant experience to Fortune Phiri (phirif@hivsa.com) by no later than 12 pm on Friday, 22nd of December 2023. Shortlisted service providers will be contacted for a briefing session in January 2024.

For further information in respect hereof, please contact Fortune Phiri via email at phirif@hivsa.com or telephonically at (011) 494 1900.