Vanuatu Australia Health Partnership
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Vanuatu Australia Health Partnership (VAHP) is a 15-year Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade investment spanning 2019 to 2034 focused on strengthening Vanuatu's health sector. This tender seeks management advisory, program design, health systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, and technical assistance services to support Pacific development programs. Opportunities are available across Australia including all mainland states and territories, as well as outside Australia.
Frequently asked questions
- The VAHP is a 15-year DFAT investment in Vanuatu's health sector running from 2019 to 2034, designed to strengthen health systems and support Pacific development programs.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) manages the Vanuatu Australia Health Partnership.
- The partnership requires management advisory services, program design, health systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, and technical assistance services.
- Service providers can be located across all Australian states and territories, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania, as well as outside Australia.
- The tender reference number is DFAT-1078.
- This tender is categorized under Management Advisory Services and Management Consulting.
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