THET announce call for applications for Round 2 of the Strengthening Surgical Capacity (SSC) Fund Grants.
The main aim of the SSC fund is to improve health outcomes for people living in sub-Saharan Africa by leveraging the skills and expertise of UK health professionals. The SSC fund will offer three grants of up to £9,000 for a twelve month project. Projects will focus on reducing morbidity and mortality from conditions requiring surgical intervention and/or enhancing patient safety as a result of improved anaesthetic care. These projects should additionally have a focus on maternal and child health. The fund will support projects that mobilize UK health workers to develop the capacity of health workers in sub-Saharan Africa through skills transfer, training and mentoring and other collaborative work.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for funding the applicant must:
· Be an existing “Health Partnership” registered with THET, OR a qualified and registered UK-based health professional with over 6 months experience of working in one or more developing countries on the World Health Organization (WHO) ‘critical shortage of health workers’ list
· Be partnered with an institution in sub-Saharan Africa
Selection criteria:
In addition to the above eligibility criteria, the project proposal must meet the following selection criteria:
·: justify;”>· Focus on a single, coherent and time-bound project within the budget and timeline proposed and agreed with THET
· Activities must involve capacity building, education and/or training
· Project plans are clear and logical with a focus on measurable outcomes
· Harness the skills and expertise of UK health professional in a voluntary capacity
Deadline: 16th September, 2012
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