NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) OVERVIEW

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1 NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) OVERVIEW *Merck & Co., Inc., based in Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. is known as MSD outside the United States and Canada.

2 ABOUT THE MSD FELLOWSHIP FOR GLOBAL HEALTH The MSD Fellowship for Global Health is a threemonth, field-based corporate pro bono program designed to leverage the skills and talents of our employees worldwide. Goals: Strengthen the capacity and reach of NGO partners with technical and human capital support Provide rich professional-development experiences for our selected employees Apply key learnings across the company 2 2

3 PROFILE OF AN NGO PARTNER NGO partners must have proven expertise and success in implementing programs that improve access to health. An eligible NGO Partner s mission must align with one of the following priorities: Health Access: Improving healthcare quality and increasing access to care for underserved populations in the areas of alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, HIV / AIDS, maternal health and animal health. Health System: Strengthening the capacity of local and or national health systems in areas such as supply chain, organizational design and development, marketing and business planning. Research and Development: Projects that support the advancement of research and development capabilities, particularly in the area of neglected and tropical diseases will be considered. However, projects CANNOT focus on the research and/or development of specific compounds or biological agents for the treatment or prevention of disease. 3 3

4 WHO ARE RICHARD T. CLARK FELLOWS? 4 Cross-functional teams of high performing MSD employees Globally diverse Typically have 5-10 years of experience working with the company Emerging leaders with strong teamwork skills Enthusiastic and motivated about the company mission and the MSD Fellowship program Sample functional experience/skill sets include: Organizational Development Marketing & Communications Business Development Clinical Research, Clinical Operations Discovery and Preclinical Sciences Finance, Accounting and Audit Human Resources Information Technology 4 Learning and Development Medicinal Chemistry Quantitative Sciences Regulatory Stakeholder engagement Strategic Planning Supply Chain and Procurement Quality Assurance, Quality Control

5 FELLOWS RESPONSIBILITIES RTC Fellows: Commit to serve full-time on assignment for three months Prepare for being based in the field Provide ongoing feedback about project statement of work Utilize professional expertise to share knowledge and develop efficiencies for NGO Upon return, develop an impact plan and share insights about global healthcare issues Ongoing, spur changes that benefit both the global community and the company Serve as ambassadors for the Fellowship 5 5

6 ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES: MSD MANAGE NGO PARTNER RELATIONSHIP RTC FELLOW SELECTION FINANCIAL SUPPORT INFIELD ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION Provide ongoing support Oversee external communications about the program Determine RTC Fellows to be matched to NGO Partner based on project needs and Fellow skillsets Provide NGO partners with grant to support Fellows Manage per diems to support Fellows Onboarding RTC Fellows and NGO partners Manage reintegration support for Fellows and conduct program impact evaluation 6

7 ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: NGO PARTNERS TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIP LOGISTICS EXPENSES Provide access to key people and information within the organization Assign a project manager to manage and consult with Fellows Proficient in English Organize in-country travel and housing Secure workspace, mobile phones and other resources as needed Manage and report on expenses covered by grant Field visit logistics 7

8 PAST PROJECTS

9 ASSURING QUALITY MANAGEMENT Jhpiego India Scope of Work: Supported the development of an IT Virtual platform for interaction between member institutions and the Quality Improvement Hub Designed and developed a business model framework and estimated revenues that complement the core business of Manyata (maternal and newborn health) and explored opportunities for sustainability 9 9

10 IMPROVING SUPPLY CHAIN Africa Resource Centre Dakar, Senegal Scope of Work: Increased capacity of ARC West Africa s core team in supply chain matters, including private sector engagement Developed a West Africa model/approach to provide expert input across multiple countries 1 Trained key supply chain actors in supply chain systems and LMIS (Logistics Management Information Systems) 10

11 DEVELOPING CLINICAL TRIALS CAPACITY BIO Ventures for Global Health Maputo, Mozambique Scope of Work: Prepared a needs assessment to gain a global understanding of the center s capabilities and its staff s experience Prepared and presented seminars on clinical trials management/implementation topics Developed a multi-day clinical trials workshop with scientists from around the region 1 11

12 HIGH LEVEL ANNUAL TIMELINE 12 Mid November Early January Early February February March May May May-July Late July Late July October November NGOs submit project proposals and Fellowship team reviews NGOs are notified of project status, i.e. selection Employee application period Fellows are selected; MSD notifies NGOs of match Fellowship letter of agreement executed with each NGO partner NGOs coordinate with MSD regarding field assignment logistics All parties prepare for field assignments Launch of Fellowship assignments: Onboarding Session Fellows participate in field assignments Program Evaluation Complete impact survey and final grant report 12

13 HOW TO SUBMIT A PROJECT PROPOSAL If you are interested in submitting a project proposal for the MSD Fellowship for Global Health, please visit the company s Grant Application Website. Organizations may submit up to THREE project proposals, and are encouraged to submit at least two project proposals for consideration. Create one project application per submission to the company s Grant Application Website. Please review the MSD Fellowship for Global Health Guidelines for Project Proposals and follow the instructions to ensure eligibility. 13

14 THANK YOU Visit our website at Go to Our Giving and then MSD Fellowship for Global Health to learn more. 14