The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has met with its sub-partners and health facility staff implementing the Global Fund Private Public Mix (GF PPM) project to strategize towards increasing private sector involvement in tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment from 19% to 35%.
To build the capacity of health workers for quality services to people living with HIV and other infectious diseases, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has donated virtual learning equipment to ten health facilities in Rivers State.
The Institute of Human Virology-Nigeria (IHVN) Procurement Unit on behalf of the Institute hereby invites you to submit a Bid to this Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the above-referenced subject.
Background
IHVN was selected as a Principal Recipient to oversee a two (2) year (2019 – 2022) TB PPM grant by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. In 2016, Xpert MTB/RIF testing was adopted in 2016 as the first point of diagnosis for all forms of TB in Nigeria but the suboptimal functionality of the machines has contributed to the low detection rate of TB Case in Nigeria. As part of the activities in the PPM grant, IHVN has been made responsible to ensure the optimization of selected Xpert MTB/RIF machines on behalf of the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Program.
Purpose of RFB
The purpose of this request is to solicit for bids to facilitate the implementation and optimization of Xpert MTB/RIF Machines across 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT with oversight from Institute of Human Virology-Nigeria.
Invitations for Expression of Interests and Bidding
IHVN is soliciting for interests from reputable service providers, suppliers and organizations with relevant experience in carrying out services listed on our RFB during the project implementation period.
To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, interested organization are required to provide the following information:
Submission Requirements
Notice:
Bids which must reach us within six (6) weeks from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.
All interested bidders can download the BID document from below link.
The Institute’s Contacts/Question about the Bid and Bid Deadline:
NOTE to bidders: We can only achieve our aims of long term success if you provide an outstanding service and quality products. To this end, IHVN shall reserve the right to terminate any contract midway or after delivery of services/goods either for non-performance or non-compliance with specification, delivery time and any other terms of the contract.
| ROADMAP FOR AWARD/EXECUTION OF CONTRACT- OPTIMIZATION OF GENEXPERT SITES | |||
| 1 | Issuance of contracts to vendors & signing | 6th-7th April | IHVN & Vendors |
| Post-Award Field Exercise | |||
| 2 | Field Survey | 8th April – 22nd June | Contractor |
| 3 | Material procurement | Contractor | |
| 4 | Installation work | Contractor | |
| 5 | Inspection/Job certification | IHVN/NTBLC | |
| 6 | Payment | 25th – 30th June | IHVN |
Click links below to download Bid details
The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has collaborated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) to commence a research study on non-communicable diseases among People Living with HIV (PLHIV).
The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer. IHVN provides prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.
IHVN through its International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) is conducting the Caregiver Peer Support (CaPS) research study, funded by Collaborative Initiative for Pediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER). This study is to test the impact of structured caregiver peer support to improve adherence and promote achievement of viral suppression among unsuppressed children (0-10 years) living with HIV in Nigeria. To implement this study, IHVN is seeking for qualified candidates for the following position:
Research Data Manager
Opening Date: 11th January, 2021.
Closing Date: 25th January, 2021.
Location: Abuja
Job purpose:
The Research Data Manager will be responsible for the coordination of study data collection and collation, CaPS research database management and study data analysis and reporting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the Data Manager include:
Experience and Skills
Educational Qualifications
Working Conditions
Original project period for the CaPS study is for two years (December 2019 to November 2021) with planned extension of timeline due to COVID-19 delays.
Reporting
Data manager reports directly to the Principal Investigator.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]
Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about the (CaPS) study, go to,
The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE), Institute of Human Virology Nigeria www.ihvn-irce.org
CIPHER Grant page for CaPS Study: https://www.iasociety.org/HIV-Programmes/Programmes/Paediatrics-CIPHER/CIPHER-Grant-Programme/Grantees-Jasper
ClinicalTrials.gov site for the CaPS study https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04222270