This tender seeks a service provider to revise the TB audit tool, integrating HIV/AIDS and occupational lung diseases relevant to the South African mining sector. Key requirements include expertise in occupational health and a valid HPCSA registration.
The Mine Health and Safety Council is inviting proposals for a research project aimed at revising the tuberculosis (TB) audit tool to encompass HIV/AIDS and commonly reported occupational lung diseases (OLDs) within the South African mining industry. This project is critical in enhancing the health and safety protocols for miners, ensuring that the audit tool reflects the current health challenges faced in the sector. The successful bidder will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive literature review, gap analysis, stakeholder workshops, and pilot studies to inform the development of the revised audit tool.
Key deliverables include a draft audit tool that integrates findings related to TB, HIV/AIDS, and OLDs, as well as a final report summarizing the research outcomes. Bidders must demonstrate their capability in occupational health research and provide evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). This project not only aims to improve health outcomes for miners but also contributes to the broader goals of public health and safety in the mining industry, making it a valuable opportunity for qualified service providers.
This tender is suitable for research organizations, consulting firms, and health professionals with expertise in occupational health, particularly those experienced in the mining sector and registered with the HPCSA.