World Health Organisation Tender

Background Universal Health Coverage (uhc) Is Vital To Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals Related Not Only To Health And Well-being, But Also Makes A Significant Contribution To Poverty Eradication, Quality Education, gender Equality And Women’s Empowerment, Employment And Economic Growth, Reducing Inequalities, And Fostering Partnerships To Ensure Just, Peaceful And Inclusive Societies (a/res/74/2). 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). The Action Framework Provides A Platform For Advancing Uhc In Countries. It Was Developed To Support The Western Pacific Member States In Realizing The Vision Of Better Health Through Uhc. in Line With The Request Of The Regional Committee And In Support Of Member States, The Technical Advisory Group On Universal Health Coverage (uhc Tag) Was Established In April 2016. Since Then, Four Meetings Have Been Convened And Joined By The Wpr's Member States, Who Collaborating Centers, Multilateral And Development Partners Across The Health Sector In 2016, 2017, 2018 And 2020. The Road To Uhc In Member States Is Often Not Linear And Requires Significant Political, Social And Economic Considerations Guided By Evidence On What Works And Does Not. Closely Monitoring Progress And Adjusting Policy, Strategies And Plans In A Timely Manner Are Critical To Avoid Any Setbacks And Ensure Steady Progress Towards Uhc. The Uhc Tag Has Been Used As A Successful Mechanism To Assist Countries To Monitor And Review Actions, Advise On Options For Improvement, And Provide A Regional Platform For Sharing Experiences And Country-to-country Peer Learning.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Universal Health Coverage Team In The Data, Strategy And Innovation Group Who Regional Office For The Western Pacific Seeks The Services Of A Consultant To Provide Technical Inputs And Support For The Preparation Of The Fifth Universal Health Coverage Technical Advisory Group (uhc Tag) Meeting.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The Work Can Be Work Remotely Or Performed At The Regional Office Under The Direct Supervision Of The Coordinator, Universal Health Coverage. Output 1: Assist The Uhc Team In The Preparation And Organization Of The Fifth Uhc Tag Meeting. Deliverable 1.1: Draft Technical Documents, Meeting Materials, Presentations, Briefs And Reports. Deliverable: 1.2: Technical Advice On The Meeting Design, Agenda Of Pre Uhc Tag Members Consultations Meetings. Deliverable: 1.3: Technical Support And Inputs In The Development Of The Agenda, Approaches, And Session Design Of The Pre And Post Fifth Uhc Tag Meeting That Will Be Convened With The Uhc Tag Members, Wpro Secretariat (ro And Co). Deliverable 1.4: Technical Support And Inputs On The Preparation Of The Draft Concept Paper, Session Design, Draft Session Topics, Session Procedures And Grouping Arrangement For The Participants The Fifth Uhc Tag Meeting. Deliverable 1.5: Draft Synthesis Report On The Recommendations And Advice From Tag Participants, Member States, Recognized Health Experts And Who Technical Officers. Output 2: Technical Support To The Uhc Team Deliverable 2.1: Contribute On The Roll-out Of The Uhc Teams Works To Increase Uhc Commitment Within And Beyond Health Sector In Countries By Providing Technical Insight During The Discussions, Meetings As Well As During The Calibration Of Concepts And Agendas. Deliverable 2.2: Provide Technical Inputs And Support On The Ksi Works In The Advocacy And Roll-out Of The Thematic Webinars At The Preparation Of Stages As Such Concept's Generation, Agendas And To Join The Discussions With The Webinar Speakers. Deliverable 2.3: To Provide Technical Insights In The Development Of The Concept Note, Timeline Of The Programmes Execution And Design And Lay-out For Uhc Country Catalogue Output 3: Provide Assistance And Perform Other Tasks As Required   Qualifications & Experience Education:          Desirable: University Degree In Public Health, Social Science, Sciences, Or Other Relevant Degree Essential: Post Graduate Degree In Public Health Or Social Sciences Will Be An Advantage. Experience: • At Least Five Years Of Experience In Positions In Public Health And/or Health Research Including Some Experience Within An International Context. • Experience In Conducting Qualitative Research In Variety Of Cultural Contexts. • Experience In Project Management, Coordination And Policy Development. • Training In Health Programme Development, Social Sciences, Health Research/statistics, Policy Development/management At National Or International Level. Technical Skills And Knowledge: • Excellent In Report Writing And Data Analysis • Good Communication Skills (oral And Written) • Ability To Complete The Tasks In The Given Time Frame  Languages: • 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: • The Consultant Is Expected To Perform His/her Work At The Regional Office Of Who In The Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines. the Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. • The Consultant Is Expected To Travel For The Purposes Of Their Entry On Duty. 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. Travel Plans Will Be Finalized Asap. • Visa Requirements: It Is The Consultant’s Responsibility To Fulfil Visa Requirements And Ask For Visa Support Letter(s) If Needed. • Duration Of Contract: 5 Months (starting 1 July 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 26 April 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. 125998 As Subject To All Submission. only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.