Human Resources Alliance for Africa (HRAA)

Post Date

July 2nd 2010

Application Due Date

August 2nd 2010

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.

Funding Opportunity Number

674-10-00047

CFDA Number(s)

98.001

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

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’s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $50000000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $50000000

Grant 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.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Agency for International Development

• Office:

  South Africa USAID-Pretoria

• Agency Contact:

  Hossana Agedew
  Regional A&A Specialist
  Phone 00-267-3672413

• Agency Mailing Address:

  AgedewH@bw.cdc.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  AgedewH@state.gov