Support for Health System Strengthening of Leadership, Governance and Quality Improvement in the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the Kingdom of Swaziland under the President¿s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

 

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) in Swaziland is to strengthen health systems at the national, regional, facility and community level, by: • clarifying management structures and functions, and developing management systems using internationally recognized standards • improving the standard of management • improving leadership awareness and capacity • improving governance and accountability within the health sector, with the overall goal of improving the quality of health care and services in the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland (GKOS), demonstrated by improved performance in national health indicators.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 01/29/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
CDC-RFA-GH15-1584
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Only the Ministry of Health (MOH), under the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland may apply for this funding opportunity. As the government lead ministry responsible for the delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services, the MOH is a primary recipient of funds for HIV/AIDS prevention care and treatment activities. Through past collaboration with CDC, the MOH has worked to strengthen its management structure and systems to assure its ability, both in terms of fiscal accountability and managerial leadership, to effectively administer external funding for HIV/AIDS programs. This agreement builds upon the past CDC-MOH collaboration by increasing the capacity of the MOH to monitor and continually improve the quality of health services in Swaziland through nationally-owned quality assurance (QA) and accreditation programs.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
12/30/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
CDC Procurement and Grants Office
Technical Information Management Section
Phone 770-488-2700
E-mail Address
pgotim@cdc.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$0.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $1,200,000.00

 


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