World Health Organisation Tender

Background In Response To The Threat Of Covid-19, Who Has Coordinated Health Sector Preparedness And Response Activities Throughout The Pacific Island Countries And Areas (pics) Since January 2020 And Has Developed The Phase One And Phase Two Health Sector Support Plans. Who Is Leading The Pacific Joint Incident Management Team (jimt) Which Functions As The Sub-regional Coordination Mechanism For The Covid-19 Response. The Goal Of The Plan Is To Prevent Outbreaks, Contain Covid-19 Transmission And Spread, And Mitigate The Effects Of An Outbreak - Reducing Preventable Morbidity And Mortality; Minimizing Negative Health, Social And Economic Impacts; And Facilitating Early Recovery. The Plan Identifies Priority Actions Of Key Agencies Working Across The Pics In Covid-19 Preparedness And Response Activities. To Effectively Deliver The Pacific Covid-19 Health Sector Support Plan, The Incumbent Will Support Who’s Division Of Pacific Technical Support (dps) Incident Management Team (imt) In The Technical Areas Of Epidemiology And Surveillance. This Is Senior Epidemiology Role Which Will Require Internal Management And Planning, Partner Coordination, Information Management And Engagement With Pacific Member States To Support Effective Response Planning, Operational Readiness And Response.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity Under The Leadership Of The Who Representative, Management Of The Pacific Covid-19 Incident Manager, And In Collaboration With Jimt Pillar Leads, Pacific Country Offices/country Liaison Offices And County Focal Points, And The Wpro Imt, The Consultant Will Provide Technical And Operational Leadership To Pacific Ministries Of Health To Strengthen Covid-19 Preparedness And Response Efforts In The Areas Of Epidemiology And Surveillance.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Provide Strategic Leadership, Supervision And Management To The Dps Imt Epidemiology And Surveillance Pillar Team In Collaboration With The Incident Manager. Provide Epidemiological Technical Guidance And Support In Areas Related To Covid-19 Surveillance And Epidemiology. Depending On Evolving Needs, This May Include Assisting Drafting/updating Sops And Guidelines, Establishing And Reporting Upon Indicators To Guide Response Activities, Supporting Preparedness And Readiness Activities And Exercises, Supporting Data And Information Collection And Management, Advising On Data Collection Tools And Systems, Assessing Public Health Risks Of Acute Events, And Supporting The Implementation Of Outbreak Response Operations Commensurate To This Risk And In Accordance With Recognized Standards And Best Practices. Strengthen Surveillance Systems, Processes And Outputs To Increase Efficiency, Confidence And Credibility In Covid-19 Data And Information. Support Routine And In-depth Analyses To Improve Understanding Of Covid-19 Epidemiological Trends And Related Issues With A View To Guide Response And Control Strategies. Activity Participate In Regular Briefings And Technical Discussions With Key Stakeholders, National Health And Other Sector Leaders, And Partners. Collaborate On Cross-cutting Issues (e.g. Syndromic And Other Routine Disease Surveillance And Response Activities, Laboratory Testing, Clinical Management And Ipc, Planning, Logistics, Risk Communication, Programme Reporting) With Other Imt Pillars And Dps Programme Areas.  If Required By Emerging Events, Lead Field Epidemiological Investigations And Support Response To Outbreaks And Other Emergencies In The Pacific. Perform Other Related Duties, As Required By Functional Supervisors Within The Scope Of The Pacific Epi/surveillance Lead Position.   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: An Advanced University Degree (master’s Level Or Above) In Epidemiology, Public Health, Medicine Or International Health Or Related Field With Postgraduate Training In Epidemiology From An Institution Or University Recognized In The International Association Of Universities’ Worldwide Database Of Higher Education Institutions, Systems And Credentials. Desirable: Specialized Training In Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Risk Assessment And/or Emergency Management. Advanced Formal Training In Field Epidemiology Highly Desirable.   Experience Essential: At Least Seven Years Of Relevant Experience At National And International Level, Including Demonstrated Experience In Areas Outbreak Prevention And Response, Managing And Coordinating Health Programmes In Sudden-onset Emergencies, And International Experience In Covid-19 Epidemiology And Surveillance. Desirable: Relevant Work Experience In Who, Other Un Agencies, Relevant Non-governmental Or Humanitarian Organizations. Experience In The Delivery Of Adult Education. Pacific Or Other Small-island Developing States (sids) Experience An Advantage.   Technical Skills & Knowledge • Demonstrated Expertise In Epidemiology And Surveillance Functional Areas. • Advanced Ability To Design, Manage, Analyse And Coordinate Complex Information System Projects, Computer-based Applications And Databases, Web-based Tools, Including Skills In Microsoft Office And Google Data Management Tools, And A Statistical Package Such As R, Stata, Spss. • In-depth Knowledge Of Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Prevention And Control, And Knowledge Of Public Health Sector And Health Sector Issues. • Demonstrated Knowledge Of Rapid Response Operations And Their Implementation In Emergencies As Related To Public Health, Incident Management Systems, Programme Management And Functioning Of Who And Un Structures And Systems. • Ability To Convene Stakeholders, Articulate And Present Data, Concepts And Procedures To A Broad Range Of Audiences, Facilitate A Policy Process Among National Health Authorities, Supranational Organizations, Un And Donors And Advocate Consensus. • Excellent English Writing And Ability To Produce Engaging And Scientifically Accurate Communication Materials. • Ability To Work Rapidly And Efficiently In Fast Paced, Complex And High-pressure Environments, And Managing Concurrent Activities. • Ability To Work Harmoniously As A Member Of Team, In A Multi-disciplinary, Multicultural And Cross-cutting Environment, With Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Diplomacy, Tact And Discretion, Sound Judgment And Initiative. Essential Knowledge: • Proven Skills In Health Emergency Preparedness, Planning, Coordination And Response • Proven Skills In Adult Learning And Training Methods • Ability To Work Rapidly And Efficiently In Fast Paced, Complex Environments. • Excellent Interpersonal Skills Complemented By The Ability To Conceptualize Ideas And Advocate Consensus. • Excellent Presentation And Facilitation Skills • Ability To "think Out Of The Box" And To Adapt To Various Health Care Settings.   Languages Essential: English (read ‐ Write ‐ Speak) At Expert Level. Desirable: Working Knowledge Of French Is An Asset.   Competencies • Teamwork • Respecting And Promoting Individual And Cultural Differences • Communication • Building And Promoting Partnerships Across The Organization And Beyond • Producing Results   Additional Information: Contract Duration 3-4 Months Place Of Assignment Suva, Fiji – With Possible Travel To Other Pics Under Dps Once Travel Resumes. Given Complexities Of International Travel During The Covid-19 Pandemic, The Consultancy May Require Remote Working From The Incumbent’s Place Of Usual Residence, While Maintaining Core Suva Workhours, For Part/the Full Duration Of The Assignment.  Travel 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 Subsistence Allowance In Line With The Instructions Applicable Locally, Or Up To The Maximum Of The Un Dsa. The Consultant May Apply For A Un Certificate Prior To Travelling. Visas Requirements: It Is The Consultant’s Responsibility To Fulfil Visa Requirements And Ask For Visa Support Letter(s) If Needed.   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 15 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. 140827 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.