Kaiawhina Workforce RFP
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking proposals from suitably qualified Pacific providers to deliver a nationally consistent, locally responsive Pacific Kaiāwhina Navigation Service that improves equitable access to health, disability, social and community services for Pacific peoples across Aotearoa New Zealand. Purpose Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking providers who can demonstrate a strong commitment to improving equitable health outcomes for Pacific peoples through culturally grounded, community-led, and relationship-based service delivery. The organisation values providers that have trusted relationships within Pacific communities, employ and support a sustainable Pacific Kaiāwhina workforce, and deliver services that are responsive to the diverse needs of Pacific families and communities. Scope The scope includes: Employing and supporting a culturally competent Pacific Kaiāwhina workforce Delivering community-based, non-clinical navigation services for Pacific peoples Providing advocacy and health literacy support Coordinating care for Pacific peoples accessing health, disability, social and community services Providing referral support, follow-up and community engagement activities Delivering services in accordance with the scope of practice, workforce standards and reporting requirements Contractor Requirements Strong Pacific governance and leadership Established community relationships Culturally safe delivery approaches Workforce sustainability arrangements Clinical escalation pathways Ability to achieve improved access, engagement, continuity of care and health outcomes for Pacific communities Capability to collect and report agreed service, workforce and outcome measures Enquiries Contact: Ketan Bedekar Email: PHCommissioningProcurement@tewhatuora.govt.nz Phone: 0212426629
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