eoi-public private partnership (ppp)project for primary health centres

More documents

Recommendations

Info

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) IN HEALTH: OUTSOURCINGOFPRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN PUNJAB1. IntroductionThe Government of Punjab intends to outsource the services to be provided at PrimaryHealth Centres (PHC) in districts Barnala, Ferozepur, Mansa, Moga, Muktsar, Nawanshahar,Sangrur & Ropar in the State through reputed NGOs/Voluntary Agencies/Non CommercialHospitals or Trusts in PPP mode. It is prop osed that five PHCs in the State of Punjab would behanded over to reputed NGO/Voluntary Agencies/ Private Agencies (collectively referred to as“Agency”) for, inter alia, providing clinical and preventive health services, implementation ofthe National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and other National Health & Family WelfareProgrammes, Health & Family Welfare related IEC activities. The selection of the “Agency” willbe on an “All India” basis after calling for “Expressions of Interest” (EOI).2 Strategy for the Initiation of PPP project:2.1 The Private Partner( NGO/Private Agency) shall be selected in a transparent manneron an all India basis. The required advertisement calling for Expression of Interest (EOI) shallbe published in the leading national dailies.2.2 The State government will short list the PHCs and a consultation meeting with the saidshort listed NGOs will be held. Government of India representatives will also be invited in thesaid meeting. Final selection of the Agency shall be done in consultation with the representativeof the Government of India, or NHSRC representative.2.3 After discussions and consultations with the Agency and other stake holders, and afteraddressing the concerns of the Agency, a Contract Agreement shall be signed with the Agency.3. Modalities of Implementation3.1. The State Government shall hand over the building and physical infrastructure of the PHC(s) tothe Agency along with the existing equipment, furniture, etc. and an inventory of the same would bemade jointly by the State Government and the Agency. The conditions of the building/equipmenthanded over will be duly recorded. The Agency will maintain the said building/equipment with due careas would be reasonably expected.3.2. The Agency shall provide all the Health/Medical/Family Welfare Services, curative andpreventive/promotive, as are normally expected from any Primary Health Centre, to the local populationresiding in the geographical area under the jurisdiction of the said PHC(s). The Agency will engage itsown Medical/Paramedical/other staff for providing these services and will ensure that these personnelare always available at the pre-decided timings. The personnel would also reside locally. In case of leaveor absence of any personnel, the Agency would be duty bound to provide an alternative so that the PHCdoes not, at any point in time, become non functional due to the lack of the required personnel. Theexisting staff at PHC would be suitably redeployed by the State Government to other PHCs/ healthfacilities centres.3.3. The Agency shall be responsible to provide, interalia, the following services:a) OPD service for six days per week as per the timings specified by the State Government.
) Ante-natal care and routine immunization services for children and pregnant women (besidesfixed day services).c) 5 to 10 Bed inpatient facility.d) 24 hrs labour Room and emergency Obstetrics facility.e) Essential New Born Care.f) Minor Operation Theatre Facilityg) 24 hrs Ambulance Facility, referral for emergencies.h) Early and safe abortion services (including MVA).i) Family planning services.j) Prevention and management of RTIs/STIs.k) Essential laboratory services.l) Make available essential medicines. The Agency would be encouraged to keep in stock suchadditional medicines as are found necessary after assessing the field situation.m) Participation in and implementation of National Programs of Health & Family Welfare includingthe National Rural Health Mission. Outreach/IEC activities by conducting medical camps3.4. To provide the services as described in Para 3.3. above, the minimum staff deployed would be asunder. Any changes in the above pattern would be effected with the approval of the State Government.Sl No Category of staff No of post1 Medical Officer (One Female) 22 Pharmacist 13 Staff Nurse 34 ANM 2 (PHC)6 (SCs) *5 LHV 16 Lab Technician 17 Driver 18 Group D4(Including Sanitary Assistant)* The number of ANMS would be decided on the basis of Sub Centres under the jurisdiction of the PHC3.5. The personnel engaged by the Agency will not be paid at rates exceeding those envisaged in thefunding pattern (schedule C attached). They will possess the required qualifications which will beintimated by the Government to the Agency. The personnel should also be suitably trained for the jobsthey are selected. Engagement of Personnel will be the sole responsibility of the Agency and employeeswould have no claim at any time whatsoever, by virtue of their contract with the Agency or for any otherreason, for being absorbed into Govt. service at a later date.3.6. The existing Sub Centres, under the jurisdiction of the PHCs, would be similarly handed over tothe said Agency. The services provided by and through the Sub Centres will be as per thestandard/normal guidelines and in conformity with the activities of the PHC.3.7. The Agency will provide the Laboratory test facilities at the PHC level as described in Schedule B.4. Funding4.1. The Agency will receive funds from the Government, towards meeting the cost of Personnel,Drugs (Medicines), Reagents, Surgical Material, Health Care Consumables, Administrative Charges, Civil
Page 1 and 2: GOVERNMENT OF PUNJABDEPARTMENT OF H
Page 3: 2. Advance Copy can be sent by FAX
Page 7: 8.2. At the State level, a Steering
Page 10 and 11: SCHEDULE - CProject Funding(clause-
Page 12 and 13: Number ofPatientsTotalExpenditure o
Page 14: Schedule-ESN . District PHCs SN. Di

eoi-public private partnership (ppp)project for primary health centres

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?