World Health Organisation Tender

Background The Global Population Is Rapidly Ageing. There Are More Than 700 Million People Aged 65 Years And Over In 2019, And This Number Is Expected To Double By 2050. Oral Health Is A Critical Component For Healthy Ageing. It Is A Foundation Of Quality Of Life, Enables Us To Eat, Communicate, And Breathe. Moreover, Oral Health Is Closely Associated With Ncds, And Contributes To Preventing Frailty. However, The Burden Of Oral Diseases Is High That Is Affecting 3.5 Million Population, And 30% Of Older Adults Aged 65-89 Years Old Were Estimated To Have No Teeth Globally. Despite The Importance Of Oral Health For Older Adults, There Is A Lack Of Evidence On The Effective Oral Health Promotion For Older Adults Which Can Be Provided In Primary Health Care Settings. This Scoping Review Aims To Identify The Characteristics Of Effective Oral Health Promotion Activities For Older Adults, Identify Knowledge Gaps, And Develop And Confirm The Subsequent Systematic Review Question.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Healthy Ageing Unit Seeks A Research Team To Develop A Scoping Review Protocol On Oral Health Promotion For Older Adults That Can Be Delivered In The Primary Health Care Settings.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Output 1: Develop Scoping Review Protocol And Engage With Stakeholder Deliverable 1 Develop And Submit A Review Protocol With A Clear Indication Of How The Study Will Be Conducted Deliverable 2 Share The Protocol To The Stakeholders For Their Inputs Deliverable 3 Amend And Submit The Final Review Protocol Paper Depending On The Scoping Review Protocol And Stakeholder Engagement Process, There Is A Possibility To Expand This Work And Carry Out The Scoping Review Research Under The Who Technical Service Agreement (tsa) Scheme.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity Literature Review   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential:  advanced University Degree Public Health Or Dental Health Desirable: Good Understanding Of Geriatric Oral Health   Experience Essential: 5 Or More Years Of Conducting Researches In Public Or Dental Public Health Fields Desirable: Good Experience In Literature Review   Technical Skills & Knowledge Strong Academic, Data Analysis, And Evaluation Background Strong Written And Communication Skills (coordination, Report Writing, Academic Manuscript Writing, Presentation)   Languages Fluent In Written And Spoken English.   Competencies Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way Producing Results Fostering Integration And Teamwork   Additional Information: Who Will Review All The Proposals And Take The Best Proposal, Based On The Prevailing Industry Rates. Work To Be Done Remotely  Duration Of Contract Is For 1 Month / September 2021   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 2 September 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. 140146 As Subject To All Submissions. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.