Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2012 2013

Details for Mechanism ID: 12610
Country/Region: Haiti
Year: 2012
Main Partner: Association of Public Health Laboratories
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: HHS/CDC
Total Funding: $500,000

In FY12, APHL will provide core training initiatives that support laboratory strengthening. The Training Initiatives include: 1) Laboratory management training provides supervisors and directors with the knowledge, skills and abilities to be more effective in their jobs. This is a comprehensive one-week curriculum that has been developed and continually improved with user input. Mentored follow-up projects enable participants to gain competency and confidence. Outputs of this training and follow-up include SWOT analyses, organizational improvements and coaching initiatives; 2) Strategic and operational planning workshops provide laboratory professionals with knowledge, skills and tools to develop effective strategic plans that support national health goals and guide development of annual operational plans for systematic, sustainable improvements in laboratory services. Outputs include strategic and operational plans; 3) Twinning agreements between major US public health laboratories and national referral laboratories cultivate close working relationships, learning opportunities and information sharing. Outputs include technology transfer and competency in new test methods and long-term affiliations; 4) Implementation of laboratory information management systems provides increased efficiency of testing, better monitoring of quality control, supply and equipment management, and data for surveillance, trend monitoring and evidence-based decisions.

Funding for Laboratory Infrastructure (HLAB): $500,000

APHL plans to build on ongoing activities to strengthen laboratory systems in Haiti. Specific activities include:1. National EQA Program: APHL will expand the EQA pilot program to laboratory sites outside the Ouest department. Goal: 30 sites participating in EQA by the end of COP12.2. Molecular Testing: Building on the viral load training conducted in early 2012 at the Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), work with the Ministry of Health (MSPP) and CDC to develop a plan to roll-out the HIV viral load testing services to support care and treatment initiatives in Haiti (identify target populations and participating health sites). Explore implementation of viral load testing at additional laboratories outside Port-au-Prince.3. CD4 Point-of-Care Testing: Support implementation (equipment purchase and training) of point-of-care CD4 testing at district laboratories.4. Support Logistic Coordination Unit (LCU) in development of nationwide network for specimen transport.5. Technical Training: Conduct biosafety training at LNSP6. Support travel for one LNSP staff to attend the GWU-APHL Institute for Laboratory Leadership7. Establish twinning relationship with Florida State Public Health Laboratory in Miami, Florida.8. Accreditation: Conduct training in laboratory management (SLMTA) for 35 laboratorians.

Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $500,000
Human Resources for Health $500,000
Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS activities and services
Child Survival Activities
Safe Motherhood
Tuberculosis