The purpose of this TBD mechanism is to support the Government of Uganda to meet the increasing need for HIV/AIDS service delivery training including pre-service and in-service training, by strengthening national systems for training to plan, coordinate, implement, supervise and perform quality assurance with regard to HIV/AIDS training. Activities will be coordinated with principal non-HIV/AIDS stakeholders for an integrated approach, and training could also be expanded to cover other priority public health concerns as appropriate. This implementing mechanism is aimed at the Laboratory Infrastructure and Other Health Systems Strengthening technical areas.

The overall aims of this program are to:

1) strengthen national systems for planning, coordination, standardization, certification, accreditation and supervision of both pre- and in-service HIV/AIDS training through the line ministries of Health (MoH), Education and Sports (MoES), Gender, Labor and Social Development (MoGLSD) and relevant professional bodies

2) support pre-service training institutions for health workers, teachers and other relevant professionals to integrate standardized HIV/AIDS training into their curricula and conduct this training

3) support Medical Laboratory Training Schools to meet MoH and MoES national standards, and

4) support HIV/AIDS service delivery training institutions and other relevant institutions to integrate standardized in-service HIV/AIDS training into their programs and conduct this training.

Coverage of this program will be national. The program's Monitoring and Evaluation system will include a Performance Monitoring Plan with key activities and indicators. REDACTED.

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Uganda lacks effective, comprehensive Human Resources for Health training, curriculum, accreditation, certification and monitoring system. This program will focus on HRH strengthening to improve HIV and other health-related service delivery across technical areas. Through this program, support will be provided to the MOH, other ministries and stakeholders as appropriate to strengthen their institutional capacity to comprehensively assess and document HIV/AIDS training needs, set the minimum standards for training, develop work plans, accredit training providers, and coordinate and supervise implementation of this training program. Planning and coordination of HIV/AIDS training will be supported in line with the national Human Resources for Health (HRH) plan and policies. Standardization of curricula, certification of trainees and accreditation of training providers will be primarily supported by working with relevant ministries but in coordination with relevant professional bodies. In addition, the program will support pre service and in service training using a variety of approaches including; training of trainers, procurement of learning materials, equipment and supplies, exposure visits, clinical attachment and other forms of institutional support necessary to uplift the standards of training and practice.

Scholarships may be given to staff in public, private and NGO sectors to support in-service and pre service trainings accros technical areas if these trainings are consistent with the national training plan. While allocating training scholarships, priority will be given to public health sector workers in rural districts and community based organizations that are less likely to access direct support from PEPFAR and or other donors. Provision of scholarships will come with requirements and mechanisms that support retention of trained persons in service as appropriate. Other incentives that improve and encourage the execution of skills acquired may also be included in the scholarship package. A system for monitoring and reporting on training and retention of these staff over time will be put in place in coordination with the national Human Resources Information System. These undertakings will be developed in close coordination with the appropriate district service committees or the appropriate agencies that employ the beneficiaries.

Sub grants will be used for lead HIV/AIDS training providers based on their mandate, expertise and collaborative advantage. Through this coordination process, district and lower level health facilities, private sector organizations and PHA networks will be supported to identify their HIV/AIDS training needs, and request and access ('pull' system) these trainings from accredited training providers. Capacity building in the form of skills and organizational development will be provided to accredited training organizations to implement standardized training programs, with the goal of these programs becoming fully established, and incorporated in their training calendar.