The Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) is implementing a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded Laboratory Systems Strengthening (LSS) activity for the Ministry of Health and Childcare (MOHCC) of Zimbabwe. In this project, BRTI is supporting the MOHCC's Integrated Specimen Transportation (IST) system to ensure efficient and effective relay of patient specimens from health facilities across the country to public health laboratories for testing, and ensuring timely results return. The LSS-IST project is jointly funded by CDC-PEPFAR and Global Fund.
Scope of work:
The Consultant will be expected to facilitate and moderate a team building exercise with the aim to:
Foster ethical behaviors to mitigate risks and ensure compliance to organizational and donor regulations.
Creating good working relations and synergies across all departments within the organization.
Encourage communication and teamwork.
Improve morale and engagement.
To help the team identify factors that inhibit the team from delivering the mandate of the organisation.
Expected Outcomes
Improved communication and teamwork among Staff members.
Improved morale and engagement of staff.
Re-energized and motivated staff members with improved innovation and creativity.
To have a list of challenges inhibiting the teams from delivering the organisation mandate.
Addressing those issues, removing the inhibitors, and providing an enabling environment.
Come up with recommendations to improve the overall effectiveness of the project
Duration of assignment, duty station and expected places of travel
The assignment will be to facilitate team building sessions in Harare for BRTI-LSS-IST staff. The sessions will be as follows:
1-day sessions for 18 staff Members
Staff numbers are subject to change.
Actual venues and dates to be advised.
Accommodation and meals for the sessions to be provided.
Expected Deliverables
• Preparation of team building exercise:
A customized training and team building plan clearly articulating the objectives of the team-building exercise.
Interactive and flexible facilitation tools and material aids for brainstorming prepared prior to the workshop.
• Facilitation of teambuilding exercise:
A brain storming session aimed at identifying the mandates and harmonization of the activities of the BRTI LSS-IST project Team.
A brain storming session on how to improve the efficiency and compliance of the Project.
Propose the outdoor team building exercises to be done based on consultant’s experience.
• A brief report outlining;
The retreat proceedings and key outcomes.
Key challenges or areas which require interventions.
Strategic recommendations for BRTI LSS-IST project to improve teamwork and overall organizational effectiveness.
The team building exercise should be creatively organized to meet the above expected outcome and deliverables well as improve the projects performance through the building of effective teams.
The facilitator is expected to design this process and to assign time frames to it. S/He will get the assistance of the Human Resources team with regards to logistical arrangements towards the holding of this exercise.
Evaluation criteria
Criteria Submission Requirement and Weight (%)
Technical Proposal
-A detailed description of the proposed methodology, and other
mechanisms to be used in delivering the team building interventions in response to the needs of the TORs- 40%
Cost
Submit a quotation including a breakdown of all related costs, related taxes, and payment terms.
Please note the meals will be provided -30%
Technical expertise and experience
-CVs of staff who will participate in the activities, with a brief description of at least 10 years relevant professional experience. 3 contactable references - Demonstrated experience in providing similar services. Proof of Proven track record of facilitating team building and knowledge sharing workshops and consultancy experience -30%
Mandatory Requirements
The team building consultant should submit the following documents:
Company profile
Certificate of Incorporation
NSSA and Tax Clearance Certificate
CR14
CR6
Application Process
Detailed Proposals, including a covering letter and trade references, should be emailed to: cophr@brti.co.zw , with subject: “(Consultant for facilitation of Teambuilding Exercise)” by the 6th of April 2025.
Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.