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Background The Tuvalu And Kiribati Antibiotic Guideline Aimed To Rationalize The Usage Of Antibiotics And To Establish Consistency In The Treatment Of Various Infectious Conditions. The National Action Plan On Antimicrobial Resistance (amr) Emphasized On The Regular Review Of The Antimicrobial Treatment Guideline Using The Current Resistance Pattern And Disease Burden. However, The Review Of The Current Antibiotic Guideline Has Been Pending Since 2015 And 2017 Respectively. Both Countries Have Done An Initial Review, However, Both Guidelines Need To Be Finalized Immediately As Part Of The National Amr Response. Similarly, The Review Of Antimicrobials In The Essential Medicines List (eml) Is Also Overdue And Needs To Be Updated Based On The Current Treatment Guidelines And Who Aware (access, Watch & Reserve) Categories. Eml Takes A Major Role In The Procurement Of Medications In The Public Health Sector And The Reduction Of Healthcare Costs. Eml Targeted To List All Medicine Use For The Treatment Of Diseases Using The Local Context. The Country Medicine Policy Further Recommended Eml To Be Revised Every Two Years In Accordance With The Recommendations In The Standard Treatment Guidelines. Therefore, Hiring Of An Expert Is Crucial To Ensure The Timely Review And Update Of Both The Antibiotic Guideline And Eml To Guide The Selection, Procurement, Prescribing And Use Of Antimicrobials In Both Public And Private Health Facilities In Tuvalu And Kiribati.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity • To Coordinate And Finalize The Revision Of Tuvalu Antibiotic Guideline 2015 And Kiribati Antibiotic Guideline 2013. • To Review And Update The Antimicrobial List In The Tuvalu & Kiribati Essential Medicine List (eml).   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Output 1: Finalization Of The Tuvalu & Kiribati Antibiotic Guideline Deliverable 1.1: Work Plan For The Finalization Of Antibiotic Guideline Deliverable 1.2: Final Antibiotic Guideline And Workshop Presentation Deliverable 1.3: Technical Report Output 2: Updating The Antimicrobials In The Tuvalu & Kiribati Essential Medicine List Deliverable 2.1: Work Plan For The Review Of Eml Deliverable 2.2: Final Draft Of Eml And Workshop Presentation Deliverable 2.3: Technical Report   Methods To Carry Out The Activity The Consultant Will Remotely Coordinate The Finalization Of Antibiotic Guideline, Update The Antimicrobial List In The Essential Medicine List And Conduct Training Of Clinicians And Prescribers. Phase 1: Coordinate The Finalization Of Antibiotic Guideline In Tuvalu & Kiribati • Review The Current Progress Of Work On Antibiotic Guideline And Draw Out The Plan Of Its Finalization. • Work With Moh Focal Point To Coordinate The Finalization Of The Antibiotic Guideline  • Conduct Online Interview Of Clinicians, Pharmacists, Laboratory Staff And Other Key Informants In Both Public And Private Sectors, When Necessary. • Conduct Zoom Meeting With National Drugs Therapeutics Committee To Discuss The Changes And Confirm The New Treatment Recommendations. • Use Published And Unpublished Data And References To Support The Finalization Of The Antibiotic Guideline • Facilitate A Webinar Training For Clinicians And Prescribers On The Use Of New Antibiotic Guideline. • Coordinate With Technical Staff At Who/dps The Outcome Of This Review. Phase 2: Update The Antimicrobials In The Essential Medicine List (eml) In Tuvalu & Kiribati • Assess The Current Eml And Develop The Plan Of Its Review And Update • Identify The Antimicrobials That Needs To Be Amended In Line With The Updated Treatment Guideline And Who Aware (access, Watch & Reserve) Categories. • Conduct Online Interview Of Clinicians, Pharmacists And Other Key Informants In Both Public And Private Sectors, When Necessary. • Conduct Zoom Meeting With National Drugs Therapeutics Committee To Discuss And Confirm The New Inclusions And Deletions In The Eml. • Use Published And Unpublished Data And References To Support The Review Of Eml • Facilitate A Webinar Training For Clinicians And Prescribers On The Updated List Of Antimicrobials And Its Therapeutic Use. • Coordinate With Technical Staff At Who/dps The Outcome Of This Review.   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: University Degree In Pharmacy Or Medicine Desirable: Post Graduate Qualification In Public Health Or Clinical Pharmacy From Recognized University   Experience Essential: Minimum Of Five Years Of Experience In Developing Or Reviewing Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicine List. Desirable: Experience In Undertaking Medicine Policies And Guidelines Review In Low-middle Income Countries.   Technical Skills And Knowledge Should Demonstrate Expertise In Conducting Guidelines And Essential Medicine List Review.  Should Also Have Knowledge On Hospital And Private Clinical Practice. Have The Ability To Identify Challenges And Provide Appropriate Solutions. Good Interpersonal Skills And Capable Of Facilitating Consultation Meeting, Interview, And Workshop. Good Analytical Thinking And Writing Skills.   Languages High Level Of Written And Spoken English   Competencies • Excellent Writing Skills • Communicating (both In Writing And Verbally) In A Credible And Effective Way; • Producing Results Within The Given Timeframe; • Moving Forward In A Changing Environment; • Respecting And Promoting Individual And Cultural Differences; And • Fostering Integration And Teamwork   Additional Information: The Duration For The Assignment Is From June To August 2021 With Paying 60 Working Days.   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv {for Individual Contractors} Or Company Profile {for Institutional Applications} And Expression Of Interest {cover Letter} To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 24 May 2021.  The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee And Availability. Please Use Tender Notice No. 128480 As Subject To All Submission. only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.