World Health Organisation Tender

Background On 31 December 2019, Who Was Informed Of Cases Of Pneumonia Of Unknown Cause Detected In Wuhan City, Hubei Province Of China. The Pathogen Was Subsequently Identified As A Sars Cov-2 And The Disease As Coronavirus Disease 2019 (covid-19) With Cases Detected Worldwide. On 31 January 2020, Who Declared The Event As A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern, And Covid-19 Was Subsequently Characterized As A Pandemic By The Who Director-general. As Cases Continue To Be Reported Globally, Enhanced Preparedness And Response Efforts Are To Be Sustained In The Region. The Covid-19 Response Operations In The Region Are Expected To Continue For Several Months.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Purpose Of This Emergency Deployment Is To Support Effective Country Response Operations Related To The Covid-19 Pandemic, With A Technical Focus On Infection Prevention And Control (ipc), As Part Of The Incident Management Team (imt) Of The Who Country Office In Papua New Guinea.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out (aligned To Draft Monthly Plans) The Consultant Will Provide Technical Support And Advice On The Following: • Coordinate With The Incident Manager And Clinical Management Pillar And Work With Other Relevant Pillars In The Covid-19 Incident Management Team To Ensure The Planning, Implementation And Monitoring Of Infection Prevention And Control (ipc); • Support The Development Of Infection Prevention And Control (ipc) Core Components For The Response And Recovery Of Covid-19 Pandemic; • Provide Technical Guidance To National Infection Prevention And Control Ipc Programme On The Response Of Covid-19 Pandemic; • Provide Technical Guidance To The National Ipc Programme On Reducing Healthcare Associated Infection, Ensuring That Ipc Priorities And Activities Are Managed Effectively In Compliance With Who Ipc Guidelines; • Provide Guidance And Technical Advice For The Prevention Of The Spread Of Severe Emerging Infectious Diseases Through Development/revision, Dissemination And Evaluation Of Guidelines And Implementation Strategies; • Ensure Restoration Of Safe Basic Health Services And Implementation Of The Minimum Ipc Measures And Work With Logistic Team All The Necessary Ipc Materials Are Available And Effectively And Efficiently Utilized At The Health Facility Level; • Assess Ipc Capacities And Practices In Emergency Units, Hospitals And Health Care Facilities. Identify Action Plans And Priorities For Improvement And Prepare A Written Report According To Who Templates In Collaboration With Counterparts And Partners. Provide Technical Recommendations To Partners And Key Players To Achieve Improvement Actions And Monitor Implementation; • Assess Training Needs, Develop Training Materials And Conduct And/or Supervise Ipc Training For Staff At District Hospitals And Health Facilities According To The Review Of Ipc Measures; • Review The Ipc Measures Implemented In The Affected Areas And Advise On Prevention Of Healthcare Associated Infections In Healthcare Settings. Co-develop And Outline The Implementation Of A National Ipc Strategy In Regard To Measures Pertaining To Enhancement Of Standard Precautions; • Support To Reactivate The National Ipc Technical Working Group And Ipc Committee At The Health Facility Level; • Collaborate With Partners To Ensure The Ipc Activities Are Implemented Properly, Documentation Of Best Practices And Initiate Sharing Platforms For Best Practices Through The National Ipc Networking; • Perform Any Other Related Incident-specific Duties, As Required By The Functional Supervisor. Deliverables: • Progress Interim (monthly) Report • Submission Of The List Of Functional Ipc Committee Members Across The Country • Submission Of A Report At The End Of The Consultancy   Methods To Carry Out The Activity The Consultant Will Be Based At The Who Country Office Papua New Guinea. The Consultant Will Provide Technical Assistance On Infection Prevention And Control (ipc) For Covid-19 Response Activities. S/he Will Manage Ipc Activities, Provide Technical Guidance To Ensure Alignment With The Who Recommended Standards For Ipc, Monitor And Ensure Accountability Of The Implementation Of The Who Ipc Programme Activities Throughout The Full Cycle Of Incident Management.   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential:  advanced University Degree (master’s Level Or Above) In Nursing, Medicine, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Or Public Health From An Accredited/recognized Institute, With Specialty Training (certificate Or Diploma) In The Area Of Ipc. Desirable:  master’s Level Degree In Public Health Or Health Related Field.   Experience Essential: At Least Seven Years Of Related Experience In The Field Of Ipc, At The National And International Levels, In Managing Programmes To Improve Quality And Safety Of Health Services. Some Experience With Outbreaks And Health Emergencies In Developing Countries. Experience Working With Multiple Partners In Implementing Ipc Measures In Low Resource Settings Desirable: • Experience With Evaluation Of National Ipc Programmes In Developing Countries • Previous Experience In Un Organizations/agencies, Health Cluster Partners, Recognized Humanitarian Organizations, International Institutions Or Nongovernmental Organizations, Particularly In Developing Countries • Experience Working In Covid-19 Or Ebola Ipc Will Be Added Value   Technical Skills & Knowledge • Excellent Communication Skills • Excellent Analytical, Planning And Organizational Skills • Ability To Work In A Team With Limited Supervision • Ability To Work Under Pressure   Languages Proficient In Written And Spoken English   Competencies • Building And Promoting Partnerships Across The Organization And Beyond • Moving Forward In A Changing Environment • Ensuring The Effective Use Of Resources • Fostering Integration And Teamwork • Communication In A Credible And Effective Way   Additional Information: 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. While On Mission Under The Terms Of This Consultancy, The Consultant Will Receive Living Allowance In Accordance With The Required Location And Duration Of Travel. The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. Duration Of Contract Is From 05 August 2021 - 31 December 2021   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 23 July 2021: Expression Of Interest {cover Letter} That Indicates: A) How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position, B) Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee, And C) Availability To Commence The Work.    Curriculum Vitae. Please Use Tender Notice No. 134646 As Subject To All Submission. who May Contact Candidates For Further Information. Candidates Not Being Considered Will Not Be Contacted. progress Of This Work Is Subject To Confirmation Of Funding.