Improving Evaluation Capacity within the Government of Tanzania under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

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Approach:ActivitiesOutcomesShort Term Outcomes (1-2 Years)Intermediate Outcomes (3-4 Years)Long Term Outcomes(5+ Years)Proper lab maintenance agreements in placeSamples are analyzed/stored appropriatelyNHLQATC’s working environment is conducive for performance of core functionsEnhanced research and investigative capacity at the National Institutions of Medical Research in the United Republic of TanzaniaCoaching and mentoring from RTI to National Institute of Medical Research’s (NIMR) Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) research teamImproved ability to engage, facilitate, and conduct quality research Improved ability to facilitate the dissemination of findings gained in a timely mannerSystematized, efficient, thorough ethical review processes Improvement in delivering credible research with impact on policies and practiceNIMR’s research team receives training from RTICollaboratively develop clear, scientifically credible, relevant, feasible protocolsNIMR holds routine technical meetings with CDC to address research databases, protocols, and ethics clearance issuesNIMR engages in collaborative meetings with Field Epidemiology and Lab Training Program (FELTP)Improved ability to communicate and respond to outbreak investigationsEarly detection and rapid response to outbreaksNIMR develops standards for the Master Facility List (MFL) systemEnhanced and proficient use of GIS to document disparities and inform program and policy development for prevention and management of diseaseNIMR conducts continuous updating and validation of the MFL databaseNIMR empowers councils to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a planning toolNIMR provides technical assistance to MOHSW and vertical programs and districts on GIS use

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