OpportunityTitle: Human Resources Alliance for Africa (HRAA)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Only local or Southern African regional (indigenous) organizations or entities are eligible for award.  This can include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and for-profit companies willing to forego profit. Faith-based and community organizations that fit the criteria above are also eligible to apply.  Competition has been limited to local and regional organizations in support of the Agency&#146;s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners.
Description: The purpose of the five-year program is to improve and increase the number of human resources for health and social welfare in Southern Africa. In summary, this will be achieved by addressing HR results in the 5 areas listed below: 1. National HRH/HSS plans, policies and systems implemented and managed 2. National HRIS developed and the use of data for decision-making across the region promoted. 3. Pre-service education systems for health and social welfare-related professionals, paraprofessionals and community health workers strengthened 4. Workforce shortages addressed through improved worker recruitment, retention, and productivity, including the community/informal workforce. 5. Health professional regulatory bodies and associations strengthened (e.g., nursing councils) which may register and credential health care workers, oversee continuing education, and/or accredit academic institutions. For full description of the HRAA program, please review RFA 674-10-00047.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: AgedewH@bw.cdc.gov
GrantorContactText: Hossana Agedew &lt;br/&gt;Regional A&amp;A Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 00-267-3672413
CloseDateExplanation: Applications shall be received by the closing date and time indicated in the RFA i.e. on or before August 2, 2010; 1600hrs [Pretoria Time]. Any questions concerning this RFA must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Hossana Agedew at AgedewH@bw.cdc.gov and Yvonne Habulembe at yhabulembe@usaid.gov on or before July 16, 2010 1600hrs [Pretoria Time].  Late applications may not, at the sole discretion of the Agreement Officer, be considered.