World Health Organisation Tender

Background Cancer Is The Leading Cause Of Death Globally, Accounting For An Estimated 9.6 Million Deaths Or One In Six Deaths In 2018. The Cancer Burden Continues To Grow, Exerting Tremendous Physical, Emotional And Financial Strain On Individuals, Families, Communities And Health Systems Around The World  (who, 2020). From The 2020 Estimates At 19.3 Million, Annual Incident Cases Are Expected To Increase To 24.6 Million In 2030, And Up To 30.2 Million Yearly Or About 60% In 2040 (iarc, 2021). For Childhood Cancer, More Than 300,000 Children Are Diagnosed With Cancer Globally. Most Of These Children Live In Low And Middle-income Countries (lmics) Where Treatment Is Often Unavailable Or Unaffordable. As A Result, Approximately 30% Of Children With Cancer In Lmics Survive, Compared To More Than 80% In High-income Countries. This Profound Inequity Is A Threat To The Attainment Of Universal Health Coverage And The Realization Of Political Commitments In The 2030 United Nations (un) Agenda For Sustainable Development (who, 2020). In The Philippines, Cancer Is The Second Leading Cause Of Death Among Filipinos Next To Ischemic Heart Diseases. It Is Also The Leading Cause Of Death In Children. While Approximately 150,000 Filipinos Are Diagnosed With Cancer Every Year And Is Projected To Increase By 37% In 2030, Treatment Coverage Remain Low. More Than 3% Of The Annual Incident Cases Occur In Ages 0-19 Years With High Mortality At 34% (iarc, 2021). Common Cancers In Children Occur In The Bone Marrow And Lymphatic System, Brain And Nervous System, Retina, Kidney, Gonadal And Germ Cell Sites (department Of Health, 2019). Mostly, These Types Are Highly Curable With Proven Therapies. Thus, Advancing Comprehensive Childhood Cancer Services And Systems Strengthening Help Save Lives And Reduce The Sufferings Of Filipino Children. In 2019, The Philippines Passed Republic Act No. 11215, Also Known As The National Integrated Cancer Control Act, Seeking To Implement A National Framework To Combat Cancer And Decrease The Incidence And Deaths From Cancer In Adults And Children. A National Integrated Cancer Control Strategic Plan (2021-2030) Is Being Developed By The Cancer Control Council Led By The Department Of Health (doh). The Strategic Plan Mentions The Need To Develop A Communication Plan And Playbook For The National Integrated Cancer Control Program. Developing A Communication Plan And Playbook Encompassing The Cancer Care Continuum (prevention, Screening, Early Detection, Diagnosis And Staging, Treatment, And Survivorship/end-of-life) Is A Critical Component Of Care To Ensure That important, Culturally-appropriate Health Information Is Relayed To The Right People, And Effectively Drive The National Integrated Cancer Control Program’s Goals.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity Support The Department Of Health In The Development Of A Strategic Communication Plan And Playbook By The End Of 2021, With Special Focus On Childhood Cancer, To Help Achieve The Goals Of The National Integrated Cancer Control Program.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Under The Supervision Of The Ncd Technical Team Of The Who Country Office To The Philippines, The Contractual Partner Institution/organization Shall Perform The Following Tasks/responsibilities In Close Collaboration With The Doh Disease Prevention And Control Bureau (dpcb) - Cancer Control Division, Health Promotions Bureau And Related Offices:   Expected Output: Output 1: Inception Report Deliverable 1.1: Develop A Workplan With Gantt Chart Of Activities As Part Of The Inception Report, To Be Submitted To Who Philippines And To Doh. Output 2: Costed Communication Plan Deliverable 2.1: Review Of Records/literature Describing Cancer Control Program   Communication Models, To Include Those With Special Focus On Childhood Cancer. Deliverable 2.2: Mapping Of Stakeholders And Describing Their Knowledge, Beliefs And Practices Regarding Cancer Control Programs. Deliverable 2.3: Documenting Of Best And Good Practices About The Implementation Of Cancer Control Programs In The Philippines, Including Facilitating And Hindering       Factors. Deliverable 2.4: Outlining Of A Communication Strategy Encompassing The Cancer Care Continuum, Covering The Areas Of Prevention, Screening, Early Diagnosis And         Treatment, And Palliation. Deliverable 2.5: Designing Of A Strategic Communication Plan Using Ecological     Approach To Determine Activities And Achieve The Goals Of The National Integrated Cancer Control Program With Special Focus On Childhood Cancer. The Plan Should include, But Not Limited To The Following: Goals, Objectives And Target Belief/behavior, aligned With The Goals Of The National Integrated Cancer Control Program (context); target Audience(s); Mechanism For Coordination; Compelling Message; Key Benefits And Support Areas; Communication Channels (media); Roles And Responsibilities Of actors (messenger), Resource And Funding Requirements; Actionable Timeline; implementation, Evaluation And Sustainability Plan At The National, Regional And Local levels; Deliverable 2.6: Development Of A Guide For All Communication Materials To Ensure consistent Organizational Guidelines For Publications And Communication Products. Deliverable 2.7: Development Of A Costed Implementation Plan For The Advocacy And communication Strategy Including The Annual Activities Related To Advocacy And     Communication. Output 3: Playbook Targeting Different Audiences As Identified In The Strategy Deliverable 3.1: Drafting And Pre-testing Of Communication Materials To Sample    Audience, For Validation By Identified Stakeholders. Deliverable 3.2: Designing And Production Of Information, Education, And Communication (iec) Materials For Various Audience Such As Imageries, Infographics, video, Printed Materials, Etc. Output 4 : Technical Narrative Report And Financial Statement  Deliverable 4.1: Conduct/facilitate The Plan In Coordination With Who, Doh And Other Stakeholders ; Deliverable 4.2: Coordinate With Who And Submit Bi-weekly Progress Report        Detailing The Status Of The Activities. Deliverable 4.3: Mark Draft Report With The Confidentiality Statement And Upload All documents On The Agreed Online Platform, As Applicable. Deliverable 4.4: Submit Final Technical Narrative Report Detailing The Process In The Development Of Technical Documents With Reference Materials ; Deliverable 4.5: Submit Financial Report At The End Of The Project.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity • Develop The Communication Plan And Playbook By Conducting A Combination Of, But Not Limited To, Desk Reviews, Focus Group Discussions, Interviews, Meetings And/or Any Methods, As Agreed. • Conduct Analysis, Consolidate Existing Tools, Guidelines, And Standards, And Incorporate Them In The Above-mentioned Document/s. • Document Best And Good Practices About The Implementation Of Cancer Control Programs In The Philippines For The Above-mentioned Document/s. Furthermore, The Contractual Partner Is Expected To: • Ensure That Drafted Documents Are In Line With National, Regional And Local Policies And Ordinances Requirements. • Establish And Maintain Effective Working Relationships With Co-workers And Representatives From Other Organizations And Agencies. • Attend National, Regional Or Local Meetings, As Necessary. • Perform Other Related Duties And Responsibilities That May Be Assigned.   Confidentiality Statement All Input From Participants And All Related Documents About The Project Are Confidential And Must Not Be Handed Over To Third Parties. The Contractual Partner Institution/organization Should Advise The Participants On How To Opt Out Or Withdraw Their Statement(s), If Needed. The Doh And Who Have The Exclusive Ownership Of All Documents, And Only Doh And Who Have The Right To Disseminate Any Information Outside The Agreed Project’s Scope.   Qualifications & Experience Education • Essential: University Degree In Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, Communications, Community Development, Or Marketing. • Desirable: Postgraduate Degree In Public Health. . Experience • Essential: At Least Five Years Working Experience In Public Health, Including Outreach Activities, Engagement With Cancer Control Stakeholders And Patient/support Groups, And Advocacy, Communication Strategy And Iec Material Development. • Desirable: Experience Working With Or For Government Health Agencies In A Multi-stakeholder Environment In Philippines   Technical Skills & Knowledge With Relevant Experience On Coordination, Facilitation, Technical Writing, Good Organizational And Project Management Skills; Sound Knowledge In Public Health And Communications; Sound Knowledge In Communications Planning, Implementation, And Evaluation; And Sound Knowledge In The Culture Of Key Stakeholders   Languages With Excellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills In English And Filipino.   Competencies Consensus Building Capacity And Ability To Work Harmoniously As A Member Of A Team; Ability To Adapt To Diverse Educational And Cultural Background And Maintain A High Standard Of Personal Conduct; Ability To Adapt To Project Demands And Submit Deliverables Within Timelines.   Additional Information: The Contractual Partner Must Have No Direct Or Indirect Interest In The Tobacco Industry, Alcohol Industry, Arms Dealing Or Human Trafficking. Contract Duration Is 4 Months Starting 15 June 2021   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv {for Individual Contractors} Or Company Profile {for Institutional Applications}, Technical And Financial Proposal With Timeline, Sample Work, And Expression Of Interest {cover Letter} To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 08 June 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. 129690 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.