Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria
Investing in our Future
The Global Fund
To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Federal Secretariat Complex Phase) Annex 3 5 “floor Rms 5,48&5.50 shehu shagail way or 4th Floor of Dr. Uzor Kalu(Abia) House 1” Avenue Off Ahmadu Bello Way, adj, Sokoto House, Central Business Area, Nigeria.
Phones: +234-009 32-29and +234-803-5866-582 Email: ccmnigeria@gmail.com , twbello@yahoo.com
Expression of Interest to Become
A Pringipal Recipient (Pr)
Background
HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria together account for nearly six million deaths per year globally and cause immeasurable sufferings and damages to families, communities and economies, particularly in sub- Sahara Africa, including Nigeria, The Global Fund grants are to enable countries to strengthen local public health Infrastructure and to dramatically scale up efforts to prevent and treat HIV, Malaria and TB.
Established in January 2002 as a financial instrument, complementary to existing programs addressing these three diseases, the Global Fund is to raise and invest large amounts of additional finance to support technically sound and cost-effective interventions for the prevention of infection and the treatment, care and support of persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and malaria, as well as strengthen country Health System.
The CCM Nigeria is therefore calling for organizations and institutions wishing to participate as a Principal Recipient (PR) in the SECURED GF Round 9 Tuberculosis grant for Nigeria to express their interest to participate by submitting proposal that highlights examples of their existing programs, core capacities and experiences that can be leveraged to support the implementation of the public sector component of the Round 9 Tuberculosis Grant(details of the approved proposal can be viewed on the CCM Nigeria website- www.ccmnigeria.org or the Global fund website – www.theglobalfund.org
MDR-TB and TB/HIV Management
The Organization should have the expertise to strengthen the nation capacity to manage drug resistant TB. It should be able to adequately address the needs of the MDR- TB program with focus on both programmatic and clinical management of MDR-TB. The organization should have the capacity to oversee the development, implementation, coordination, regular monitoring and evaluation of the MDR-TB diagnostic and treatment services.
Also the organization will be responsible for TB/HIV collaborative activities and strengthening TB/HIV integration with a view to
- Expand and strengthen TB/HIV mechanisms for collaboration
- Scaling up HCT services to 1650 new DOTS centres
- Conduct HIV test for registered TB patients
- Provide CPT for HIV- positive TB patients.
- Monthly joint supervision by the TB/HIV team at State level
All these am geared to decrease the burden of TB in HIV/AIDS patients in Nigeria.
Organizations interested in becoming Principal Recipient for the approved Tuberculosis GF Round 9 Nigeria grant should in addition to providing concrete evidence on its ability to implement MDR-TB and TB/HIV Collaboration related activities as stated above in not more than THREE PAGES, should also provide information about itself using the format below. The information should be provided in both electronic and hard copy version. In a document not exceeding 20 pages.
Format of application for Principal Recipient in GF Round 9 Nigeria Grant
Name of the organization:
Grant applying for: Please indicate Tuberculosis.
Indicate whether first lime applicant:
Indicate whether served in similar role and give specifics if applicable:
A. Governance and Legal Status
- Does the organization have a legal status? If yes, please attach documentary proof
- What is the overall independent body that oversees the organization? Provide a list of the people that constitute the body
- Provide a copy of the minutes of the last meeting of the body that oversees the organization
B. Institutional and Programmatic Capacity
- Does the organization have an organizational chart? If yes, please attach a copy.
- Attach a document that describes the roles, functions and responsibilities of all the staff in the organization
- Who in the organization is responsible for preparing short and long-term work and implementation plans?
- Who in the organization is responsible for programme development? Please attach a copy of the current organization’s strategic plan. Who was involved in its development?
- Who in the organization is responsible for programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting?
- How are collection, analysis and dissemination of programme information organized in the organization?
- How does the organization design, and evaluate its programme activities?
- How does the organization report on its activities? How frequently? To whom does it report?
C. Financial Management Capacity
Describe the financial system and procedures in place
Describe how the organization is able to account for separate individual project funds,
Describe how the organization budget is prepared, implemented and controlled.
Describe how financial reporting is done including audit arrangements in place
Has the organization been involved in grant management? If yes, please provide more details.
D. Procurement and Supply Chain Management Capacity
- Describe the procurement and supply chain management system and procedures in place
- What commodity storage and distribution arrangements are used by the organization?
Note:
The deadline for the submission of Letters of Expression of Interest and relevant documents is 12 NOON, on or before 28th October 2010. Electronic copies should be sent to: ccmnigeria@gmail.com and copy fwbello@yahoo.com while hard copies should be sent to: The Executive Secretary, CCM Nigeria, 4th floor, Abia House, Plot 979 1st Avenue, off Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District, Abuja.
Both National (Public and Private Sector) and international organizations are welcome to apply. The selected organization will be expected to have the capacity to cope with the Principle of Performance Based Funding of the Global Fund in a rapid and proactive manner, Note that organizations that are screened and found unsuitable to serve as Principal Recipients will not be contacted. Only those found suitable will be contacted for organizational assessment for final selection.
Further information
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult:
a) The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, on http://www.theglobalfund.org and http:/www.ccmnigeria.org
b) The Global Fund home page (www.theglobalfund.org ) to access the complete directory of Global Fund documents as well as information specifically related to GF Round 8, For further information or questions on any aspect of PR guidelines. Please contact the Global Fund Secretariat or the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) at the address given above.
Dr. Fatal Bello
Executive Secretary, CCM Nigeria
