MOU Template National Training Institution November 2009 Final

THE AGREEMENT MADE ON THIS ______ DAY OF xxxx 2010
BETWEEN
[lead organization in country]
AND
[training partner for national training]
FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL COMPONENT OF GEF GLOBAL PROJECT
ON DEMONSTRATING AND PROMOTING BEST TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES
FOR REDUCING HEALTH CARE WASTE TO AVOID ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASES
OF DIOXINS AND MERCURY UNDER THE GEF/UNDP PROJECT FROM 2009 TO
2012
WHEREAS by a Project Agreement [dated xxxxx] entered into between the [lead
agency and training institution] the parties have agreed to undertake UNDP/ GEF
Project (ID ******) on the national component of Global Project on Demonstrating and
Promoting Best Techniques and Practices for Reducing Health Care Waste to Avoid
Environmental Releases of Dioxins and Mercury, out of GEF funds (hereinafter referred
to as the “Project”). The Project Document serves as the source of guidance and for
clarifications on any issue not covered in this MoU.
AND WHERAS a major objective of this project is to demonstrate and promote best
practices and techniques for health-care waste management in order to minimize or
eliminate releases of persistent organic pollutants and mercury to the environment. The
Project will demonstrate the effectiveness of training on the establishment and
implementation of non-burn health-care waste treatment technologies, waste
management practices and other techniques to avoid environmental releases of dioxins
and mercury in the treatment and disposal facilities located in … (list the model
facilities) ….
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the terms of the said Project Agreement, UNDP out of the
GEF funds has agreed to provide finances to the extent mentioned therein for the
purposes and objectives of the said project.
AND WHEREAS … is designated as the National Implementing Partner and … has agreed
for the following roles and responsibilities.
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• Establish a program which will sensitize the learner about health-care waste
and its impact on our health and environment; acquaint the learner with
existing legislation, knowledge and practices regarding infection control and
health-care waste management; and equip the learner with skills to manage
health-care waste effectively and safely.
• The program will be funded for development, implementation and
sustainability by …
• The roles and responsibilities of training partner in the National Component
of the Project will include the following:
I. Will work under the guidance of the National Project Director (NPD)
and National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) to develop training
materials, as needed, and it will align its efforts with other similar
training programs.
II. Will develop modules for the training of the HCWM coordinators
III. Will develop modules for the training of health professionals and
special populations, such as central treatment facility operators and
waste haulers/handlers.
IV. Will secure the translation of educational materials into appropriate
local languages for personnel from the model healthcare facility and
model central treatment facilities of the project and, within budget
constraints, may also secure translations into other appropriate
languages.
V. Will provide training on Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) to
personnel from the model healthcare facility and model central
treatment facility of the project.
VI. Will provide training on HCWM to personnel from other healthcare
facilities and central treatment facilities, including doctors,
paramedical personnel and others responsible for managing HCWM,
according to the budget.
VII. Will define platforms for delivering training using classroom and
distance learning platforms (if applicable).
VIII. Will cooperate with the National partners to promote the learning and
training program and to encourage its appropriate use by healthcare
workers throughout the country.
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IX. Will provide post-training monitoring and evaluation of training impact
and effectiveness, and it will provide follow-up and support beyond the
project timeline for personnel trained under the Project.
X. Will designate a person who will serve as a member of the National
Project Steering Committee and the National Project Working Group.
XI. Will work with the National Project Steering Committee and the Global
Project Team to help provide a national framework for consistent
training and documentation of qualifications.
XII. Will work with the National Project Steering Committee and the Global
Project Team to conduct outreach such as seminars and workshops to
health professionals and health organizations, and to disseminate
information related to the importance of HCWM training.
XIII. Will work with the National Project Steering Committee and the Global
Project Team to modify and adapt training modules for incorporation
into the standard curriculum by medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy,
medical lab technology and other professional colleges and teaching
institutions.
XIV. Will prepare and submit periodic progress reports to the National
Project Director and Global Project Team in a timely manner.
XV. Will develop a strategy for the sustainability of its national HCWM
training program beyond the completion of the Project.
XVI. On signing of this MoU, in accordance with the terms of the Project
Agreement, UNDP will, on written authorization of the National Project
Director, at the specific written request of xxxxxxx, make funds
available to xxxxxxx for which they will open a separate bank account
as per UNDP procedures. (include budget in appendix)
XVII. Shall submit annual expenditure statement to NPD. Shall follow
financial reporting, accounting arrangements and auditing procedures
as per UNDP programming manual and procedures of the Government.
Shall have financial documents related to the accessible for inspection
by xxx and UNDP auditors.
XVIII. In the event of any dispute or difference between the parties hereto,
such dispute or difference shall be resolved amicably by mutual
consultation. If disputes or differences cannot be resolved by
consultation, they shall be settled in accordance with the UNCITRAL
Arbitration Rules as at present in force. The parties shall be bound by
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any decision rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final
adjudication of any such controversy or claim.
XIX. This agreement shall come into force upon execution hereof and shall
be valid for the period from the date of signature to 1 June 2012 unless
otherwise communicated by National Program or upon NPD’s written
notification to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx that all activities with respect to the
Project have been completed.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is hereby signed on xxxx 2010.
Witness:
1.
2.
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