The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from eligible qualified Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs) and other eligible organizations for funding aimed at Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Programs in Azerbaijan (AZ SHIP). The place of performance is Azerbaijan.
Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide up to$5,900,000 over a two-year period.
Purpose
The purpose of AZ SHIP is to address Azerbaijani health system constraints in the areas of governance, resource management, quality of services, and the education and empowerment of health care consumers, which requires considerable strengthening of the country’s health care system to improve the health status. AZ SHIP will: build upon achievements made to-date under the previous USAID health activities; emphasize comprehensive national health system reforms; and employ evidence-based, best practices in health system management and health care delivery to improve health in Azerbaijan.
AZ SHIP will include the following four components:
– Component 1: Governance Capacity of Ministry of Health (MOH) to Direct and Implement Health Reform Initiatives Strengthened;
– Component 2: Mobilization, Allocation and Use of Healthcare Resources Improved;
– Component 3: Quality of Healthcare Services Improved; and
– Component 4: Individuals and Communities Empowered to Exercise their Healthcare Rights and Responsibilities.
Deadline for submission of applications is August 8, 2011
For more information and details, please visit this link and search by Funding Opportunity Number RFA-112-11-000002
