LHSS/Jordan – Respiratory Care Consultants

Healthcare

Jordan 🇯🇴

October 2, 2023

Full Time

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Job Description Background and Rationale In year 3, LHSS continued to assist the Government of Jordan (GOJ) in key COVID-19 response activities related to critical care given key gaps revealed by the pandemic, including improving care quality and availability of specialized staff. The activity worked to strengthen HCPs’ capacity within three MOH hospitals and RMS facilities for COVID-19 critical care, respiratory therapy (RT), and mechanical ventilation (MV). To further institutionalize and sustain the initial LHSS training activities, LHSS worked closely with the MOH to develop a competency-based framework (CFW) for the interdisciplinary teams. LHSS in collaboration with hospitals management at MOH will support the establishment of Respiratory Therapy Units (RTU) at three targeted MOH hospitals “Central region at AL-Basheer hospital, North region, at Princess Basma Hospital and, South region at AL-Karak Hospital”. Moreover, LHSS will support conducting of an “Advanced Competency-Based Training Program” on mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapy for selected HCPs working in ICUs, in collaboration the Jordan Nursing Council JNC, as part of the LHSS partnership with JNC and MOH. LHSS will train 20 HCPs at MOH, and 20 HCPs at RMS to enhance their capabilities and, to ensure providing high-quality respiratory care service and mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients. LHSS will recruit two consultants who will strengthen the capacity of ICU staff and existing respiratory therapists by implementing an advanced competency-based training program. The expected outcome of this consultancy is to train 20 ICU HCPs at MOH, and 20 ICU HCPs at RMS. Goal: Strengthen the capacity of MOH and RMS HCPs, on Advanced Competency-Based Training Program on MV and RT and standard RTs competencies identified in the competency framework developed by MOH, to improve the quality level of respiratory care and mechanical ventilation provided for critically ill patients and to ensure continuous care throughout the working hours at ICUs. Objectives: <ul><li>Strengthen the capacity of 20HCPs at MOH, and 20 HCPs at RMS on Advanced Competency-Based Training Program as Professional Respiratory Therapy Practitioner.</li></ul> Tasks The consultants will: <ul><li>Design and develop a training program in a manner that both consultants will jointly deliver a unified training outline, pre and posttest, overall training evaluation, competency evaluation tool during the practical part of the training, agenda.</li><li>Both consultants will develop a unified training material including but not limited to the following topics of advanced mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapy competencies within ICUs based on the CFW developed by MOH: Traumatic Injuries, Acute Lung Injury / Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Burns and Inhalational Injury, Pressure Targeted and Volume Guaranteed Ventilation, Biphasic Ventilation, Non-Invasive Ventilation, Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation, Pharmacological Agents in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Nitric Oxide, Mechanical Ventilation of Neonates and Pediatrics, Infant Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and High-Flow Nasal Cannula, High Frequency Ventilation, Advanced Ventilator Graphics, New Modes of Ventilation.</li></ul> Training material for theoretical part to include case scenarios, simulation cases, group discussion, presentation, etc… <ul><li>Conduct two in-person Advanced Competency-Based Training workshops based on the training material developed by each in coordination with the other consultant.</li></ul> All used materials must be approved by LHSS and in English Training Workshop Description Each in-person training workshop will consist of 120 theoretical hours (20 Days) including training in the JNC simulation center and 30 practical hours (Five Days). To cover the targeted MOH & RMS HCPs, trainees will be divided into two groups of twenty HCPs each separate for each institution . It is required to complete the whole training according to the below deliverable timeline. The theoretical training part focuses on the advanced mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapy competencies both knowledge and skills, outlined in the competency framework that was developed by MOH. The training program will be CPD-accredited. The training will include organized structured case scenarios and practical stations at the JNC simulation center. The training outline and material will be reviewed by a specialized RT committee at the Jordan Nursing Council JNC, as part of the LHSS partnership with JNC and MOH. The consultant must ensure that the training workshops will be implemented with high-quality specifications including the use of various training methods to ensure the quality and interaction of the participants. Practical clinical part During the practical part of the training, consultants will be required to ensure that each participant can perform the required practical skill/competency outlined in the MOH competency framework. At the end of the theoretical and practical training, the consultants measure and document the evaluation results for each participant and determine each participant’s eligibility to get a certificate as a professional respiratory therapy technician based on the eligibility criteria. Target group and geographical coverage 20 HCPs at MOH working at the three targeted hospitals in three regions, the Central region at AL-Basheer hospital, the North region, at Princess Basma Hospital, the South region at Al-Karak Hospital, and 20 HCPs at RMS from selected facilities. Eligibility for the Certificate: Each participant must fulfill the below requirements: <ul><li> Attend the full theoretical and practical training part.</li><li> Perform and submit the required assignments/tasks/pre-posttest and workshop evaluation.</li><li> Achieve the passing score during the practical evaluation and theoretical part.</li></ul> Deliverable Table The below table includes the deliverables and the due date the consultant will follow. This table provides the maximum allowable timeframe. If the consultant can perform the tasks in a quicker manner, this is welcomed and should be agreed upon in the preparation phase. Consultant Deliverables LOE (days) Due Date Detailed training plan with exact timeline, including all detailed activities, agenda, and submitted to LHSS. <ul><li>Provide LHSS with CPD accreditation requirements for the Training program. </li><li>Coordinate with the other consultant to deliver the training outline and plan, assessment tool, pre and post-tests prepared for each topic and overall training workshop evaluation form</li></ul> 4 days July 25, 2023 <ul><li>Deliver the training materials and presentations developed in collaboration with the other consultant, using the templates approved by LHSS.</li></ul> 3 days August 2, 2023 <ul><li>Conduct two in-person “Advanced Competency-Based Training Program sessions” (theoretical) on MV and RT targeting 40 ICU HCPs from MOH & RMS, in collaboration with the other consultant.</li><li>Pre and Post-test, evaluation of acquired knowledge during the theoretical part in addition to overall evaluation for all 40 participants from MOH and RMS completed and submitted to LHSS.</li></ul> 20 Days August 2, 2023 to Sep 30th 2023 <ul><li>Conduct two in-person “Advanced Competency-Based Training Program sessions” (Practical) on MV and RT targeting 40 ICU HCPs from MOH & RMS, in collaboration with the other consultant.</li><li>Evidence of 40 HCPs from MOH and RMS evaluated during the practical part and the eligibility of each participant to obtain the certificate upon their achievements completed and submitted to LHSS.</li></ul> 10 Days August 2, 2023 to Sep 30th 2023 A Final consultant report separated for MOH, and RMS on training workshops including the practical field visit part. The report should include: <ul><li>Description of the scope of the training course in all phases, the process of implementation, the selection criteria of participants, and participants who attended the training by gender, age, and governorate.</li><li>Analysis of, pre and post-test. </li><li>A description of the practical evaluation part, </li><li>Main skills and competencies evaluated during the practical part, and results of the practical assessment.</li><li>Captured photos from the theoretical and practical parts.</li></ul> 2 Days September 30th, 2023 Total Days LOE 39 days Required Qualifications: The consultant should have the following: <ul><li>Master’s degree in respiratory therapy, PHD is preferrable. </li><li>Have at least 5 years of education/ training experience on Respiratory therapy and mechanical ventilation topics.</li><li>Academic experience and/or experience in the government sector or Royal Medical Services in RT units is preferable.</li><li>Able to provide and deliver highly professional and practical training workshops.</li><li>Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li></ul> Reporting The consultant will report to Health System Strengthening Advisor.

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