World Health Organisation Tender

Background The Pacific Noncommunicable Diseases (pnh) And Health Through The Life Course Provides Technical Support To The Pacific Island Ministries Of Health With Noncommunicable Diseases, Health Promotion, Nutrition And Related Issues Including Cancer Control. The Vanuatu Country Liaison Office Works Closely Between The Vanuatu Ministry Of Health And Dps/pnh On Specific Technical Areas Such As Ncds And His. Cancer Control Focus Areas Are Primarily National Cancer Control Planning, Cancer Registry Support And Early Detection Programme Support. Who Is Collaborating With The Ministry Of Health To Strengthen The Systems And Practices Which Are Used To Collect And Analyse Cancer Data, Following Requests To Assist In Establishing A Local Cancer Registry.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Purpose Of This Activity Is To Engage An Experienced Health Information Systems Consultant, Able To Begin Working Immediately On The Installation Of A Cancer Registry System In Vanuatu And Developing The Surrounding Health Information System. The Aim Is That There Will Be A Cancer Registry Integrated With The Existing Data Collection Systems, Under The Sustainable Management Of The Ministry Of Health, But Not Limited To Input From The Ministry Of Health. The Consultant Should Be Flexible With The Deliverables, In Order To Provide Services And Products Which Are Most Appropriate To The Vanuatu Context.  Results Will Contribute To Long Term Utilisation Of The Cancer Registry, Providing A More Accurate Understanding Of Cancer In Vanuatu And Also Suitable Plans To Improve The Cancer Registry In Future.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Output 1: Investigate And Establish Data Systems Linking With The Cancer Registry. Deliverable 1.1: Cancer-related Data Source And Data Flow Map Of All Levels Of The Health System, Including Sources Outside The Government Health Care System. Deliverable 1.2: Propose, Develop And Support Implementation Of Automated Data Linkages Between The Registry And Existing Systems Of Data Collection, Inter Alia Cancer Screening Tracking System(s) And Hospital Information Systems. Deliverable 1.3: A Data Collection Form, Drafted And Piloted, If Required Deliverable 1.4: Provide Other Health Information Related Advice Upon Request Of Moh. Output 2: In Collaboration With The Moh, Build A Pilot Cancer Registry Platform: Deliverable 2.1: A Draft User Interface In Canreg 5, Including Updated Variables And Data Dictionaries. Deliverable 2.2: Provide Training For Selected Ministry Of Health Staff (or Those Designated By The Moh) In Use Of The Cancer Registry, Sops And Guidelines. Deliverable 2.3: A Pro-forma Cancer Registry Report For Use By The Moh In Programme Planning And Health Resource Allocation Decision-making.   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential:  a Degree In Public Health, Health Or Social Science, Nursing, Health Information Management, Or A Related Field   Experience Essential: Prior Experience With Health Information Systems In Vanuatu Based In Oceania Region (for Time Zone Purposes) Experience Working With Or For Who Desirable: Experience With Cancer Control Programmes Understanding Cancer Data Requirements Understanding Of Health-related Data Sources And Systems Outside The Health Sector   Technical Skills & Knowledge Essential: Understanding Disease-specific Registries Demonstrated Work Experience With Pacific Island Governments Understanding Potential Data Pathways Between Primary Health Care And Health Information Units Knowledgeable Of Health Data Sources In Vanuatu Desirable: Health Information System Analysis Providing Remote Training Cancer Epidemiology Demonstrated Experience Using Canreg5   Languages Fluent In Written English   Competencies Teamwork Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way Producing Results Moving Forward In A Changing Environment Ensuring Effective Use Of Resources   Additional Information:    Duration Of Contract: 20 October 2021 - 31 December 2021 Work To Be Done Remotely   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv {for Individual Contractors} Or Company Profile {for Institutional Applications} And Cover Letter To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 13 October 2021.  The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Cost And Timelines. Please Use Tender Notice No. 146782 as Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.