World Health Organisation Tender

Background Since 2 January 2020, The Three Levels Of Who (china Country Office, Regional Office For The Western Pacific And Headquarters) Have Been Working Together To Respond To This Outbreak Of Covid-19. On 30 January, Who Declared The Outbreak A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern (pheic). On 11 March, Who Director General Characterized Covid-19 As A Pandemic. The Wpro Response Plan Is Envisaged Until The End Of The Year And Respective Support For Each Pillar Is Greatly Needed. As Cases Continue To Be Reported From New Areas, Additional Preparedness And Response Efforts Are Required In The Region. To cope With The Situation, The Emergency Team In The Who Regional Office Is Being Strengthened, In Order To Provide Technical Assistance To Member states For Preparedness And Response Efforts.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity This Consultancy Will Support The Information And Planning Pillar Of The Covid-19 Incident Management Support Team (imst) In The Who Regional Office For The Western Pacific (wpro) And/or Country Office.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out (aligned To Draft Monthly Plans) Manage The Incident Databases, Including Of Aggregated Reported Cases In Terms Of Content, Structure, File Location, And Backup Systems. Take Role In Rolling Out Go Data To Member States Including Liaising With Headquarters And Wco Go.data Focal Points To Enhance Inter-regional Communication And Capacity For Using Go.data And Supporting Training Of Ro, Wco, And Member State Go.data Users. Work With The Sub-pillar And Pillar Leads To Organize Data Flows, Storage And Management Systems And Ensure Their Operations, Identify Gaps In Information Management, And Recommend Corrective Actions. Taking Supporting Role On Data Visualization Incident Databases Using R To Share Information And Guide Regional Action. Manage The Incident Databases (cases And Contacts) Including Content, Structure, File Location, Backup System. Collect, Collate, Manage And Analyse Data From All Partners; Aggregate The Relevant Health Related Information Such As Mortality And Morbidity, Location Of Hospitals, Primary Health Care Units, Other Health Care Facilities, Etc. And Transform It Into Narrative Text, Maps And Graphics To Enable Strategic Planning And Decision-making. Develop Tools To Harmonize Data Collection And Processes Across Wco And Field Offices To Facilitate Consolidation Of Information. Respond To Specific Information Requests From The Technical Teams And Partners, Ensure Dissemination Of Information And Knowledge Sharing With All Partners. Verify Data Quality (completeness, Timeliness), Identify Gaps In Health Information Management, Recommend Corrective Actions And Prepare Relevant Documents To Include In Project Proposals, Internal And External Situation Reports (sitreps), Bulletins, Health Risk Assessments, Health Needs Overviews (hno), And Strategic Response Plans (srp), Etc. Participate In Any Other Activity That May Be Required In Connection With The Incident Data Management; Perform Any Other Incident-specific Related Duties, As Required By The Functional Supervisor. Other Deliverables: • Progress Report (monthly); And • End Of Mission Technical Report At The End Of Consultancy.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity Consultancy Will Be Carried Out Remotely With Potential Travel To Wpro Or Other Countries As May Be Needed During The Consultancy Period. The Consultant Will Provide Support To The Covid-19 Incident Management Support Team (imst).   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: First University Degree In Public Health, Health Science, Information Or Data Management, Statistics, Business Or Public Administration Or Other Social Sciences From An Accredited/recognized Institute. Desirable: Advanced University Degree In Public Health, Qualitative Surveillance Or Statistics, Business Or Public Administration. Specialized Training In Epidemiology, Health Management, Or Humanitarian Interventions.   Experience Essential: At Least Five Year's Relevant Experience, Combined At The National Or International Levels, In Data And/or Information Management. Desirable: • Previous Experience With Who Or Other Un Agencies • Previous International Experience • Experience In Areas In Developing Countries. Previous Experience Working In Collaboration With Multiple Actors In Public Health Surveillance.   Technical Skills & Knowledge • Database Management/statistical Analysis; Public Health Information Management; • Good Computer Skills • 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.  It Is The Consultant’s Responsibility To Fulfil Visa Requirements And Ask For Visa Support Letter(s) If Needed. • Duration Of Contract Is From 20 June 2021 - 30 November 2021   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 27 May 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. 128819 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.