RFP - Technical Consultancy for Strengthening Department of Ophthalmology

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About the Organization

Sightsavers India, a leading development organization active since 1966, works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. Its core programs span eye health services from rural communities to urban slums, inclusive education for visually impaired children, and social inclusion through skill development, livelihood support, and advocacy.

About the Proposal

In 2019, Sightsavers India launched the India Fellowship Program for Ophthalmologists, aimed at building a skilled cadre of eye care professionals. As part of this initiative, it supports the Department of Ophthalmology at a prominent government medical college in Uttar Pradesh, which currently offers a residency program in ophthalmology and foundational optometric education and clinical services to develop as Centre of Training Excellence.

Objective of the Consultancy                                                                To provide specialized technical support to enhance academic instruction, clinical and training of the ophthalmology residency—ensuring high-quality, competency-based education aligned with national and international standards.

Scope of Work                                                                                      Departmental Strengthening for Clinical and Surgical Skills Enhancement  

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of current academic, clinical, and surgical arrangements to transform the department into a Centre of Training Excellence.
• Review annual academic calendar and recommend diverse learning formats such as presentations, journal clubs, and mentorship sessions.
• Create a resource base of surgical videos and learning aids for teaching faculty to support academic instruction.
• Enable virtual educational inputs and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Assess existing initiatives for community outreach, including screening camps and satellite OPDs and recommend structured involvement of residents to enhance their practical exposure and strengthen service delivery in underserved areas.
• Provide recommendations for a dedicated Wet lab for residents to support clinical and surgical skills development  

Student Assessment Systems

• Strengthen comprehensive student assessment methods and establish structured systems for continuous assessment, including surgical logbooks and evaluations.
• Recommend and facilitate implementation of peer review mechanisms, complication reviews, and regular surgical audits.

Faculty Development

• Recommend and facilitate structured orientation programs and external exposure opportunities for faculty.
• Organize structured training on contemporary teaching methodologies and assessment tools.  

Eligibility

For Individual Consultants

• Medical degree with specialization in ophthalmology.
• Proven expertise in ophthalmic education and clinicaltraining.
• Familiarity with modern clinicalteaching tools and assessment methods.
• Background in faculty development and academic program management
• Prior experience in technical assistance or consultancy for health education institutions is preferred

For Institutions

• Demonstrated expertise in ophthalmology training and education.
• Experience in designing and delivering competency-based training programs.
• Experience in curriculum design,faculty development, and quality assurance.
• Capacity to deploy qualified experts and resources for comprehensive consultancy.

Reporting and Coordination

• The consultantwill work closely with the HoD of Ophthalmology and reportto Sightsavers India.
• Regular updates and reports will be submitted as per agreed timelines will be submitted to Sightsavers India

Propriety & Ownership

• This initiative is commissioned by Sightsavers India. All outputs, including documents, data, reports, and recommendations produced under this assignment, shall remain the sole property of Sightsavers India. The consultant/ institution shall not use, reproduce, or distribute any portion ofthe work for external purposes without prior written consent.

Budget and Payment Terms

• A detailed budget proposal will be submitted by the consultant or institution.
• Paymentterms to be agreed based on deliverables and milestones.

How to Apply

Interested agency/ individual must provide an expression of interest with a subject line: “Technical Consultancy for strengthening Department of Ophthalmology”.

The proposals contain information indicating their qualification to perform the service

(brochures/company profile, description of similar assignments, experience in similar territories, etc.).

The proposals (technical and financial proposals) for this RFP should be submitted via following email, in ssarkar@sightsaversindia.org latest by 30^th August 2025.  

Important Dates / Submission Details  

• The interested agency should submit the technical and financial proposalat ssarkar@sightsaversindia.org. and the last date of receiving the application is 30^th August 2025.
• Please submit financial and technical proposals in the same email and mention in subject line as ‘Technical Consultancy for strengthening Department of Ophthalmology’
• If interested agencies have any queries, please write to us at ssarkar@sightsaversindia.org or call us at 7503393931 latest by 25^th August 2025.
• Any proposals received by Sightsavers India after the deadline for submission of proposals prescribed in the timeline of this document are not acceptable.  

Only shortlisted organizations will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions/ presentation. 

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