World Health Organisation Tender

Background Since 2 January 2020, The Three Levels Of Who (china Country Office, Regional Office For The Western Pacific And Headquarters) Have Been Working Together To Respond To This Outbreak Of Covid-19. On 30 January, Who Declared The Outbreak A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern (pheic). On 11 March, Who Director General Characterized Covid-19 As A Pandemic. The Wpro Response Plan Is Envisaged Until The End Of The Year And Respective Support For Each Pillar Is Greatly Needed. As Cases Continue To Be Reported From New Areas, Additional Preparedness And Response Efforts Are Required In The Region. To cope With The Situation, The Emergency Team In The Who Regional Office Is Being Strengthened, In Order To Provide Technical Assistance To Member states For Preparedness And Response Efforts.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity Under The Overall Supervision Of The Wpro Imst Incident Manager And The Information And Planning Pillar Lead, The Consultant Will Provide Epidemiologic, Technical And Operational Assistance To The Covid-19 Response Activities From The Regional Office.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out (aligned To Draft Monthly Plans) Perform Epidemiological Analysis For Regional, National And Subnational Situation On Covid-19 For Guiding Regional Response And Supporting Country Response And Contribute To Information Products (such As Imst Presentation, Dashboards, Sitreps, Etc). Contribute Information To The Drafting Of All Relevant Planning Documents Including Project Proposals, Appeals, Reports, Dashboards, Etc. Provide Leading Role In Specific Sub-group, Such As Event-based Surveillance Group And Information Product And Planning Group, Under Information And Planning Pillar In Imst; Provide Technical Support To Wco On Surveillance, Risk Assessment And Developing Information Product To Contribute Country Preparedness And Response. Make Guidance Regarding Supporting Who Country Offices And Preparedness For And Response To Covid-19 Outbreak Including Surveillance, Contract Tracing And Public Health Social Measures. Provide Ongoing Technical Guidance To The Team Members Involved In The Planning And Data/information Management Process; On Data Gathering And Analysis; And Performance Monitoring. Perform Any Other Related Duties, As Required By The Functional Supervisor. Other Deliverables: • Progress Report (monthly); And • End Of Mission Technical Report At The End Of Consultancy.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity Consultancy Will Be Carried Out Remotely With Potential Travel To Wpro Or Other Countries As May Be Needed During The Consultancy Period. The Consultant Will Provide Support To The Covid-19 Incident Management Support Team (imst).   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential First University Degree In Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Science Or Related Field From An Accredited/recognized Institute. Desirable Advanced University Degree In Public Health, Epidemiology Or Related Discipline From A Recognized University.   Experience Essential At Least Five Years Relevant Experience At The National Or International Levels, In Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Public Health, And/or Emergency Response. Desirable • Previous Experience With Who Or Other Un Agencies • Previous International Experience • Experience In Areas In Developing Countries.  Previous Experience Working In Collaboration With Multiple Actors In Public Health Surveillance.   Technical Skills & Knowledge • Good Computer Skills • Excellent Communication Skills • Excellent Analytical, Planning And Organizational Skills • Ability To Work In A Team With Limited Supervision • Ability To Work Under Pressure   Languages Proficient In Written And Spoken English.   Competencies • Building And Promoting Partnerships Across The Organization And Beyond • Moving Forward In A Changing Environment • Ensuring The Effective Use Of Resources • Fostering Integration And Teamwork • Communication In A Credible And Effective Way   Additional Information: All Travel Arrangements Will Be Made By Who. Who Will Not Be Responsible For Tickets Purchased By The Consultant Without The Express, Prior Authorization Of Who.  While On Mission Under The Terms Of This Consultancy, The Consultant Will Receive Living Allowance In Accordance With The Required Location And Duration Of Travel. it Is The Consultant’s Responsibility To Fulfil Visa Requirements And Ask For Visa Support Letter(s) If Needed. Duration Of Contract: 1 August 2021 - 31 December 2021   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 22 June 2021: Expression Of Interest {cover Letter} That Indicates: A) How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position, B) Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee, And C) Availability To Commence The Work.    Curriculum Vitae. Please Use Tender Notice No. 131486 As Subject To All Submission. Who May Contact Candidates For Further Information. Candidates Not Being Considered Will Not Be Contacted. Progress Of This Work Is Subject To Confirmation Of Funding.