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The Centre for HIV AND AIDS Prevention Studies (CHAPS)

Name: Centre for HIV-AIDS Prevention Studies NPC “(CHAPS”)

Business: Advancing health and well-being of local communities.

Headquarters: 25 St Johns Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Telephone number: +27 (11) 484 8068

Business Classification: Not-for-Profit entity

CHAPS operates in eSwatini through a registered

not-for-profit subsidiary - Chaps Swaziland Limited

Company

Registration No: 2010/011917/08

NPO No: 096-045-NPO

Income Tax No: 4940256540

Vat No: 9255857170

Organizational Auditors: PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.

Contact Details:

Jacqueline Pienaar

CEO

25 St Johns Road, Houghton, 2198

Postnet Suite 328, Private Bag X30500,

Parktown, Johannesburg, 2041

Tel +27 (11) 484 8068

Cell +27 82965 5098

Email: jacqueline@chaps.org.za

MISSION:To increase the overall health and well-being of citizens by providing solutions through the implementation of evidence-based strategies and improving the overall quality of healthcare in Southern Africa.

Alfred Khehla Adams

Chief of Party

eSwatini Country Office

PSPF Office Park, Sibekelo Building

3rd Floor, Mbabane, ESwatini

P.O Box N7176 Mbabane ESwatini

Tel: +268 24043464

Cell: +268 76174102

Email: alfred@chaps.org.za

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 2

The Centre for HIV-AIDS Prevention Studies 2

Who we are. What we do 2

OUR EXPERTISE 3

A History of Research 3

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision 4

Early Infant Male Circumcision 4

Health Screening 4

Capacity Building 5

Training 5

CHAPS Technical Assistance 5

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision 5

Health Programmes and Health Systems Strengthening 5

Data Management, Monitoring and Evaluation 6

Occupational Health and Safety 6

OUR PEOPLE 7

READY TO PARTNER 9

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INTRODUCTION

The Centre for HIV-AIDS Prevention Studies

The Centre for HIV and AIDS Prevention Studies (CHAPS) is a South African public benefit organization founded in 2010. CHAPS operates in Southern Africa with offices in South Africa and Swaziland, and collaborative partnerships in several sub-Saharan countries. Our goal is to increase the overall quality of health of citizens and optimize public health programming by providing innovative and preventative health solutions through the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based strategies. Our vision is to be Leaders in advancing health and well-being of local communities.

Who we are and What we do

CHAPS is one of the largest, proudly South African non-governmental organizations (NGO) focused on innovative community-based health access. Through our pioneering work in research, CHAPS has successfully implemented and disseminated sustainable evidence-based health solutions throughout South Africa and the region. CHAPS is internationally recognized as a leading NGO in providing research, capacity building and VMMC services. It has rendered efficient and innovative services to six sub-Saharan African countries in areas such as program design, demand creation, training, service provision and quality assurance.

2019 COMPANY PROFILE

In alignment with our Vision, CHAPS is committed to the following objectives to:

• Reduce new HIV infections through comprehensive combination prevention programmes including high impact VMMC, PrEP and routine HIV testing.

• Realize the 95-95-95 UNAIDS goals through active ART initiation and supportive adherence towards viral suppression.

• Mitigate the impact of TB through screening and preventative measures.

• To Innovate and disseminate biomedical health solutions for treatment and prevention of prolific diseases in the SADC region.

• Promote development in South Africa by providing support through technical assistance (training) and research.

• Provide general health care in communities using conventional and innovative strategies.

• Contribute to the national disease prevention goals through comprehensive screening and wellness modalities.

• Expand the public health knowledge base through targeted ground-breaking research to inform.

• Provide capacity building interventions that contribute to the regions health systems strengthening.

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OUR EXPERTISE

A History of Research

CHAPS was founded on the cutting–edge and pioneering research that evolved from the Orange Farm Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) research programme in 2005. This randomized controlled trial demonstrated that medical male circumcision led to a 60% reduction in HIV acquisitions in heterosexual males. This contribution by South Africa to the global body of knowledge concretized the WHO’s subsequent adoption and recommendation of VMMC as a proven biomedical HIV prevention strategy.

CHAPS research extends broadly to the public health sector, monitoring and evaluation and other sociological and health care related topics. Our expertise further includes efficient clinical scale-up and social uptake of services in multiple public health priority areas. Our research is aimed at clinical trials, proof of concept and implementation science. With resident clinical trial expertise, and an in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and GCP principles, coupled with access to clinics and laboratories, CHAPS is ideally placed to undertake all spheres of research with high standards. To date, CHAPS is the only organization that has the expertise and technical capacity to prepare the dossier for prequalification to the WHO.

The following are some of CHAPS Research highlights:

a) VMMC Randomised Control Trial – Orange Farm (2002-2005)

b) Community Impact of VMMC Study – Orange Farm (2007-2010)

c) SYMMACS Study (2011-2012)d) Demand Creation Study (2012)e) EIMC Acceptability Study (2013)

f) Training Follow-up Study (2013)g) A Case Series, Non-Comparative Study in

South Africa: CircumQ (2014-2015)h) The Randomized Control Trial for CircumQ

Surgical Aid (2015 - 2016)i) HIV Self-testing Kit Study (2014- 2015)j) Prepex Study (2014-2017)k) TB / Health Survey (2000)l) EIMC Pilot Study (2015-2017)

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Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision

CHAPS is most recognized for its pioneering work in researching and promoting the scale-up of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention in the sub-Saharan region. With both programmatic and research expertise in VMMC, CHAPS is well positioned to work closely with the governments and private stakeholders to implement and systematically improve VMMC, including Early Infant Male Circumcision (EIMC) programmes.

CHAPS prides itself in delivering high quality services to patients within our network of clinics and partnerships across sub-Saharan Africa. We have circumcised more than 700 000 men and have influenced all aspects of VMMC services through technical training and policy development. Through our expansive network of VMMC service delivery within the South African Department of Health’s (SA DoH) sites and mobile units, we provide combination prevention services inclusive of HIV counselling and testing, risk reduction counselling, condoms, TB and STI screening and access to treatment where necessary. Our services ensure increased linkages to HIV care and treatment for our beneficiaries and a strong relationship with Local Department of Health (LDoH) to provide easy access to ART through government facilities.

Early Infant Male Circumcision

CHAPS has undertaken a pilot study with support from UNICEF and the SA National Department of Health (NDoH) to explore the feasibility, costing and potential integration of EIMC into routine public health services. As part of this pilot, CHAPS has undertaken training for Medical Officers and Registered Nurses on the surgical techniques suitable to EIMC. Furthermore, due to our expertise, we have advised regional Ministries of Health on the inception and scale-up of EIMC within countries.

Health Screening

Our community-based differentiated service delivery platforms enable us to reach rural and under-served communities with routine health screening. CHAPS’ roving model of services utilize community camps and outfitted mobile units access far-lying communities that do not often have access to routine services. Our health screening comprises physical examinations, HTS, TB and STI screening, screening for chronic illnesses, and psycho-social counselling. As part of our model, CHAPS seek to provide long term prevention of disease and prompt linkages to treatment.

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Capacity Building

Training

The foundation of our training portfolio is using innovation to accelerate best practices in the respective health disciplines. Our training is interactive and geared towards internalization of the practical implementation of theory. We use digital interface coupled with practical clinical training and follow-up mentorship of trainees to ensure achievement of training milestones.

We believe that well-trained healthcare professionals prepared for the diverse set of conditions experienced in Africa’s health systems are the backbone of successful and impactful health service.

CHAPS is an accredited provider under the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) of South Africa and provides training and in-service assessments for HIV related programs and MMC (including EIMC) in Africa. This intensive training programme is offered to a variety of medical personnel interested in providing VMMC services in their medical facilities.

We have trained over 8 000 health care professionals on how to offer safe MMC services in South Africa. Both theoretical and practical components of medical male circumcision are covered, not only enabling trainees to acquire the necessary technical skills, but also providing them with on-going support and guidance to successfully, safely and efficiently roll-out their own neonatal circumcision processes.

Based on our technical expertise and experience, we also offer training in the following fields:• Human subjects protection and ethical regulations

in the medical and research fields• Public Health survey methods• Good clinical practice (accredited in South Africa)• Quality assurance for health programming

CHAPS Technical Assistance

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision

CHAPS served at the forefront of Technical Support and Guidance to the SA NDoH in the inception and roll-out of the VMMC across South Africa. Having contributed to the development of the systems and policies currently in place, we have entrenched knowledge of the field. CHAPS is dedicated to guiding and supporting other NGOs, local, provincial and national government entities and private partners on how to set up and manage cost-effective voluntary medical male circumcision services.

Health Programmes and Health Systems Strengthening

Beyond VMMC, CHAPS supports general practitioners, government health facilities and health-care partners in strengthening public health program quality through assessment, technical training and quality improvement models. We strive to create an enabling environment for health system strengthening for partners and practitioners. Our model follows a sustainability approach whereby our clients are upskilled on specific topics including quality management and improvement metrics. This empowers the MoH to take ownership of their programme and address future gaps within their own expertise.

Our services comprise rapid baseline assessment, gap analysis, relevant employee training, quality improvement model and specific metrics; and follow-up assessment.

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Data Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

Data serves as the foundation for programme implementation. Data drives programme decisions and serves as an invaluable yard-stick for proactive programme performance management.

CHAPS has a dedicated Data and MER Department staffed with trained data monitors and MER Specialists, and we use interactive software to monitor and report data in real time. Our programme managers have full access to their data at all times. As part of our data solutions, we provide high- quality data and ensure appropriate handling of data at all steps of a project to assure high-quality databases ready for analysis.

As part of our Data Solutions, we provide Monitoring and Evaluation support, complete with Reporting and learning feedback-loop. Our experienced MER team are proficient in:• Data design for programmes• Network and capturing• Storage in compliance with Good Clinical Practice

(GCP) for data management and integrity, Good Data Practice (GDP), and US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

• Programme progress analysis• Statistical analysis of project variables • Project reports and progress metrics• Training• Support for project performance management

through data analysis

Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work, with the objective to foster a safe and healthy work environment. OSH may also protect co-workers, family members, employers, customers, and many others who might be affected by the workplace environment. OHS is guided by an industry expert to confidently identify industry regulations, establish and implement workplace safety measures and manage occupational health and safety in your workplace.

CHAPS provides OHS solutions to workplaces in various fields such as small to medium enterprise construction and engineering, manufacturing, transport, public service and private and public health organizations. We have expertise in OHS and regulations governing chemicals, biological agents, manual labour, physical hazards, adverse ergonomic conditions and a broad range of psychosocial risk factors. Our model promotes the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations and protection of workers in their employment from risks. We provide the regulatory framework of OHS governing the industry, establish the relevant protocols and undertake training and assessment of the employees in understanding OHS protocols and internalizing these. We further provide continuous support to our clients in oversight, routine assessments and submission of compliance certificates to the governing authorities.

We also offer the option of complete outsourcing of OHS to CHAPS. This enables the client to focus on their core business while we focus on employee health, occupational risk and safety and optimize productivity through a seamless integration of OHS principles into workplace activities.

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Figure 1: CHAPS portfolio of expertise

OUR PEOPLE

CHAPS’ portfolio of expertise comprises a diverse array of public health fields and disciplines. Our services comprise the continuum of research, implementation, service delivery, technical support and policy development. This includes TB and HIV prevention and treatment approaches, community-based differentiated care, prevention research and epidemiological analytics as well as Occupational Health and Safety. Our existing technical skills are augmented by the addition of key personnel experienced in public health programmes and diverse health portfolios and fields of practice.

CHAPS portfolio

of expertise

Research Clinical Trials

Implementation Science

Health Policy Development

MonitoringEvaluationReporting

Training Professional

DevelopmentPublic

Private Partnerships

Community Development

Public Health Direct Service

Delivery

Occupational Health and Safety

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This team of highly qualified professionals has expertise in all critical areas necessary for efficient and effective program and project execution:

• Strategic Planning: CHAPS has a Board of Directors, mission statement, and strategies for the short-and long-term, including diversification of funding sources and ability to write its own grant proposals;

• Financial Management: CHAPS has an experienced team and practical accounting system in place that is able to account for all expenditures in accordance with USG and in-country audit requirements, analyse unit costs, make financial projections, track/monitor expenditures against budgets and provide effective management reporting, underpinned by effective operating procedures;

• Human Resource Management: CHAPS has an established personnel system with checks and balances, for recruiting, paying, retaining, training,

and supervising adequate numbers of staff at all levels of the organization, following a well-developed set of effective operating procedures;

• Monitoring and Evaluation/Quality Assurance: CHAPS has institutionalized the capacity to collect, enter, store and retrieve program data for use in planning, monitoring, reporting, and improving quality, and are able to fulfil USG and other international partner reporting requirements;

• Commodities, Equipment and Logistics Management: CHAPS has established systems to assess commodity needs, account for donated products, ensure adequate medical supplies at all times and procure and purchase supplies, equipment, and medicines for all its services; and

• Facilities: CHAPS uses a combination of government and own facilities, supplemented by mobile facilities as needed. This enables it to scale up and down as required by the demands of the programs.

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READY TO PARTNER

With experience, expertise and passion, CHAPS continues to seek out new partnerships.

If you are interested in partnering, in healthcare related management consulting services,

in starting your own VMMC clinic or including this service in your existing medical facility,

then contact us at:

Johannesburg Office:

25 St. Johns Road,

Houghton Estate,

Johannesburg, 2198

Tel: 011 484 4068

www.chaps.org.za