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TERM OF REFERENCE FOR REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE CURRICULUM AT VECTOR CONTROL TRAINING CENTRE, MUHEZA, TANZANIA
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Population Services International (PSI) is a non-profit social marketing organization with programs in over 60 countries making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. Funded by USAID-PMI, and implemented by Population Services International, the PMI DHIBITI(CONTROL) MALARIA project supports the Government of Tanzania (GOT) to reduce the burden of malaria and move towards malaria elimination. PMI DHIBITI(CONTROL) MALARIA provides technical and implementation support for malaria case management through quality improvement initiatives and malaria surveillance. PMI DHIBITI(CONTROL) MALARIA interventions aim at contributing to four result areas: (1) Improved case management and malaria in pregnancy (MIP) services; (2) Improved ability of individuals to practice positive healthy behaviors’; (3) Enhanced enabling environment; and (4) Improved entomological monitoring..
The government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Health, established the
Vector Control Training Centre in Muheza, Tanga, in 1986. The aim was to strengthen capacity for
addressing vector-borne diseases at the community level. The institute has been operational
since its inception, but its curriculum has never been updated to reflect the current needs
required to effectively tackle vector-borne disease transmission at the community level. Changes
in the transmission system, driven by various contributing factors, have further compounded the
issue
This outdated curriculum compromises the quality of graduates from the institute, thereby
undermining the health system's ability to improve community health and well-being in Tanzania.
Based on these challenges, it was recommended during the 9th NMCP-VCTWG meeting to revitalize the
institute by updating its curriculum. This update will address current demands and contribute to efforts
to reduce or eliminate vector-borne diseases in Tanzania.
Deadline for submission will be on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, 00:00 AM.