The Health Services Quality Accelerator (HSQA) initiative by USAID/Jordan aims to enhance reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) outcomes over five years, focusing on innovative models and equitable access within both public and private sectors. It seeks to address existing barriers to healthcare and improve providers' accountability and competencies, particularly among underserved populations. The HSQA aligns with Jordan’s health reform strategies, promoting self-reliance and local ownership.
The program prioritizes enhancing health service delivery, strengthening health systems, and improving infrastructure. Key objectives include boosting the quality of care, ensuring data-driven decision-making, and integrating successful models into the Ministry of Health’s practices. The initiative emphasizes gender-sensitive programming, private sector involvement, and the need to adapt global best practices to the local context. HSQA strives to foster sustainable improvements in health outcomes while responding to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare services. Overall, HSQA represents a comprehensive approach in supporting Jordan’s health system and facilitating better health outcomes for vulnerable groups.
USAID/Jordan has issued Request for Information (RFI) No. 278-20-HSQA for the Health Services Quality Accelerator Activity (HSQA), a planned five-year initiative with a budget of $30 million aimed at enhancing health services quality in Jordan. Interested organizations and individuals are invited to submit their feedback by September 12, 2020, 16:00 Amman time. Responses should include a cover page with organization details and a brief statement of interest, as well as comments addressing specific questions outlined in the accompanying documents, particularly Attachment 2.
The RFI is intended solely for gathering information and does not constitute a solicitation or funding opportunity. Submissions must adhere to specified page limits, and respondents are encouraged to provide insights that could inform the program's implementation. Notably, participation in this RFI does not restrict future applications when a formal Notice of Funding Opportunity is released. The initiative reflects USAID’s ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes in Jordan through collaborative participation and expert contributions from the public. The submission process requires careful adherence to guidelines, with no proprietary information permitted. Final decisions regarding the activity will follow a review of the submitted responses.