LMP2358H: Healthcare Consulting: Proposal Writing for Global Health Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Credit: 0.25 FCE
A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a standard mechanism for soliciting bids for large-scale public healthcare delivery products, services, and projects. Responding to an RFP is part expertise, part practice, and part art—it requires the synthesis and analysis of primary and secondary research on the nature of the domain and verification of the problem or unmet need; it requires the ability to navigate and manage risk and ambiguity; and it requires the ability to scope and plan projects that are clear, time-bound, and feasible. These skills are also significant aspects of planning and managing a successful Translational Capstone Project at the TRP.
This module is intended to provide learners with a specific grounded experience for future professional work that may involve responding to RFPs or planning translational projects in healthcare delivery domains. Learners will learn how to find, evaluate, and respond to an RFP (Request for Proposal) either related to local Canadian contexts or for healthcare-related projects in low-income nations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to search for, evaluate, and synthesize information from secondary and primary sources about a specific healthcare domain or challenge,
- Prioritize and summarize complex issues to identify root challenges or unmet needs,
- Engage effectively with various stakeholders including funding agencies, global experts, community leaders, and patients
- Prioritize and summarize complex issues
- Develop a comprehensive, well-researched, end-user informed, and persuasive proposal in response to an RFP
- Prepare and present a professional persuasive presentation to an audience of peers and industry experts
Enrollment
- Students are required to complete eight modules (0.25 FCE each) spread out within 2 years of study.
- Students may enroll in modular courses using ACORN.
- The modular schedule will be emailed to students prior to the start of each semester.
- Modules offered outside of the program are also permitted such as ones offered by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS).