Description
The State of Hawaii Department of Health is seeking a Hawaii‑based research organization to conduct a comprehensive public‑health workforce study of certified midwives (CNMs, CMs, CPMs) who provide home‑birth and community‑based services. The contractor will develop a work plan, engage stakeholders, compile a statewide provider list, design and administer a confidential survey, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, produce GIS‑based maps and tables, and deliver a final report with policy recommendations to update HRSA’s shortage designations.
• Deliver a detailed work plan and timeline for approval (first payment upon acceptance).
• Conduct statewide outreach, survey design, data collection, and statistical analysis of midwifery providers.
• Produce mapping, provider‑distribution analyses, and a final comprehensive report by March 31 2027.