World Health Organisation Tender

Background Universal Health Coverage Is A Shared Vision And A Priority Agenda For Health. It Is Key To Advancing The Health-related Sdgs For Member States (ms) In The Western Pacific Region. In 2015, The Regional Committee For The Western Pacific Endorsed The Western Pacific Regional Action Framework On Universal Health Coverage: Moving Towards Better Health (wpr/rc66.r2). This Framework Sets Out Fifteen Key Action Domains Aligned To Five Essential Health System Attributes As A Basis For Overarching Health Sector Strengthening And Change. The Uhc Action Framework Comprises A Comprehensive Suite Of Specific Normative Actions That Countries May Adopt Or Adapt To Determine And Craft Their Own Country-specific Roadmaps To Guide Their Journey Towards Uhc. The ‘for The Future’ Vision For The Western Pacific Region To Be The Healthiest And Safest Region, Adopted In Rcm 2019, Highlights ‘taking A Systems Approach With Uhc As The Foundation’ For Strong And Resilient Health Sector Transformation To Meet The Challenges Of A Region Undergoing Rapid Change. While Covid-19 Has Shaken The Foundations Of Health Systems, Economies, And Societies, It Is Essential To Harness The Increased Attention To Health And Broaden Participatory Uhc Governance Within And Beyond The Health Sector. The Recent 4th Uhc Tag Meeting In August 2020 Posited Concrete Recommendations To Support The Realization Of Uhc In Countries. Hence, Mechanisms That Increase Collaboration And Engage All Stakeholders, Both In Health Sector And Beyond, Build Momentum And Collective Action For Uhc To Drive The ‘for The Future’ Vision. Given This Context, It Is Important To Develop Strategic Approaches To Identify Key Elements To Increase Collective Commitment For Uhc In Countries, Including Collaborative Mechanisms And Processes That Can Be Adapted To Each Country's Context (the Concept Of The ‘uhc Box’ Developed By Wpro Can Be The Basis Of The Approaches. See Below). This Apw Will Assist The Uhc Team In Developing Strategic Approaches In Consultation With Experts, Who Country Offices And Member States. • Concept Of The ‘uhc Box’ Uhc Is Represented As A Conceptual ‘box’, Delivering The Services And Programmes That People Need, When And Where They Need Them, Without Financial Hardship. This Uhc Box Is Defined By What Type Of Services And Programmes Need To Be Delivered To Achieve Our Health Goals, The Systems That Enable Effective Service Delivery, And Data That Allow Us To Plan And Monitor The Results. Programmes, Systems And Data Have An Equal Share In Defining Uhc Box And Are Equally Accountable For Advancing Uhc.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Universal Health Coverage (uhc) Team - Data, Strategy And Innovation Group Seeks To Engage The Services Of An Experienced Individual/institution To Provide Technical Support And Develop The Strategic Approaches And Processes To Identify Key Elements To Increase Collective Commitment For Uhc In Countries Of The Western Pacific Region In Consultation With Experts Within And Beyond The Health Sector.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The Work Will Be Performed Under The Direct Supervision Of The Coordinator, Universal Health Coverage. Output 1: Develop Strategic Approaches To Identify Key Elements To Increase Commitment For Uhc In Countries Deliverable 1.1: Literature Review On Existing Strategic Approaches On Collaborative Mechanisms And Processes In Countries Based On The Latest Reports, Researches And Methods. Deliverable 1.2: Establish Strategic Approaches To Identify Key Elements To Increase Collective Commitment For Uhc In Countries, Including Collaborative Mechanisms And Processes For All Stakeholders Within And Beyond The Health Sector That Can Be Adapted To Each Country's Context. Deliverable 1.3: Formulate Options On How The Who Regional Office, Country Offices, And Ms Governments Might Collectively Work To Support Ms To Increase Commitment For Uhc. Output 2: Support Uhc Team In The Process Of Developing Strategic Approaches Deliverable 2.1: Assist Uhc Team To Consult With Experts In Developing And Advocating Strategic Approaches. Deliverable 2.2: Review And Incorporate Feedback From The Consultation With Experts Deliverable/s Progress Report And Literature Review On The Existing Strategic Approaches From Various Comprehensive Reports Draft Strategic Approaches On How To Identify Key Elements To Increase Commitment For Uhc In Countries Finalize The Strategic Approaches   Qualifications & Experience The Individual Consultant Or Institution Should Demonstrate A Strong Mix Of The Following Competencies (if Institution, Criteria Apply To The Project Leader/ Principal Investigator): • At Least 15 Years Of Solid Experience In Public Health And/or Health Research Including Experience In International/national And Sub-national Context • At Least 10 Years Of Experience In Conducting Public Health, Health Policy And Systems Research, And Social Research In Variety Of Political, Economic, And Cultural Contexts • At Least 10 Years Of Experience In Project Management, Coordination And Policy Development   Skills / Technical Skills And Knowledge: In Depth Knowledge Of Uhc In The Western Pacific Region Excellent Communication, Writing, Data Analysis Skills Ability To Complete Tasks Within Tight And Demanding Time Frames Proven Analytical Skills And Ability To Critically Appraise And Synthesize Findings From Diverse And Complex Data Sources Experience In Documenting Innovative Approaches And Collaborative Mechanisms Working At Different Levels And Complex Systems Delivering Public Health.   Language Requirements: Excellent Knowledge Of Spoken And Written English Is Essential Working Knowledge Of Other Un Languages Is An Advantage   Competencies Communication Planning Organizing Teamwork   Additional Information • Duration Of Contract: 3 Months Starting 19 April 2021 • Disclaimer: All Rights To All Or Any Facets Of This Work, Including Ownership Of All Conceptual, Written And Copyright Thereof, Shall Be Vested In Who. Who Reserves The Right For All Intents And Purposes (a) To Revise The Work (b) To Use The Work In A Different Way From That Originally Envisaged, Or (c) Not To Publish Or Use The Work.   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 20 March 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. 123656 As Subject To All Submission. only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.