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BACKGROUND

Competency‑based education in health sciences is widely recognized as the cornerstone of producing graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also practically skilled and confident in delivering quality care. Central to this approach are skills laboratories, which provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment where students can translate theoretical learning into hands‑on practice. These laboratories allow learners to rehearse essential clinical procedures, refine psychomotor skills, and develop critical thinking before engaging directly with patients. In midwifery and maternal health, where precision, empathy, and timely interventions are vital, the role of skills laboratories is particularly indispensable.

Well‑equipped and modernized skills laboratories ensure that students graduate with the competence to manage complex clinical scenarios, reduce risks associated with practice on live patients, and uphold professional standards of care. They also foster innovation in teaching methodologies, enabling instructors to simulate real‑life situations and assess learners’ readiness for clinical practice. In the Tanzanian context, strengthening skills laboratories aligns with national priorities to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, reduce preventable complications, and build a resilient health workforce capable of meeting both local and global standards.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The primary objectives of this consultancy are to: