World Health Organisation Tender

Background For The Future Articulates Who’s Vision Of Making The Western Pacific The Safest And Healthiest Region. It Highlights Mental Health, Alongside Ncds, Aging, And Health Inequity, As Significant Public Health Issues That Require A Systems Approach To Effectively Address Current And Future Challenges. On 13-14 July 2021, Who Wpro Convened An Expert Consultation On The Future Of Mental Health. The Outcome Of The Consultation Was A Draft Conceptual Framework That Consists Of Key Strategies And Actions For The Future Of Mental Health. These Strategies And Actions Provide Guidance For Member States On New Ways Of Thinking And Working (e.g. Operational Shifts) To Attain The Vision Of The Highest Level Of Mental Health And Wellbeing For The People Of The Western Pacific. Over The Next Few Months, Culminating In A Member State Consultation In March 2022, A Series Of Informal Consultations Will Take Place Coinciding With The Consolidation Of The New Regional Framework. The New Framework Is Envisioned To Inform The Design And Implementation Of Mental Health Policies And Programs Across The Region, Foster Higher Levels Of Resources And Commitment For Mental Health, And Drive Advocacy To Advance The Mental Health Agenda Of The Region In The Future. A Technical Expert Is Needed At This Stage Of Development To Provide Strategic Guidance And Support Engagement With Member States.     Purpose And Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The Mental Health And Substance Use (mhs) Unit Of The World Health Organization Regional Office For The Western Pacific (who Wpro) Seeks To Contract A Technical Expert To Provide Strategic Guidance For The Development Of The New Regional Framework For The Future Of Mental Health In The Western Pacific.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The Technical Expert Will Be Expected To: • Provide Technical Output To Working Documents (e.g. Concept Notes, Briefing Notes, Presentations, Meeting Agendas), Including Drafts To The New Regional Framework; • Provide Technical Input During Meetings, Consultations, And Working Sessions Related To The Development Of The New Regional Framework; • Prepare And Deliver Technical Presentations On Public Mental Health And Related Topics During Forthcoming Member State Consultations; And • Provide Overall Strategic Guidance To The Mental Health And Substance Use (mhs) Unit To Support The Development Of The New Regional Framework.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity And List Of Outputs Output 1: technical Inputs On The Draft Regional Framework For The Future Of Mental Health, And Other Related Working Documents, Meetings, Consultations, And Working Sessions. Deliverable 1.1: Technical Note Summarizing Inputs Provided During The Contract Period (30 March) Output 2: technical Presentation On The Future Of Mental Health Deliverable 2.1: Technical Presentation In Powerpoint Format (15 December)   Qualifications & Experience Education • Essential: Postgraduate Degree In Medicine, Psychology, Public Health, Mental Health, Or Social Sciences, Preferably With Prior Experience In Mental Health Research, Service Delivery, And System Development. • Desirable: Advanced Postgraduate Degree (e.g. Phd Or Medical Specialization) Related To Psychiatry, Psychology Or Mental Health. • Minimum Of Ten (10) Years Cumulative Experience In Mental Health, Public Health, Health Systems And Related Fields.   Experience • Essential: At Least Ten (10) Years Of Work Experience In The Area Of Mental Health, Public Health, Mental Health Service Delivery, And Mental Health System Development. • Desirable: Experience With The Un System Or International Organizations, Particularly In Mental Health. • Experience Working With Governments And Intergovernmental Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, Will Be Considered.   Skills/technical Skills And Knowledge • Project Management, Technical Writing, Global Mental Health Mandates And Strategies.   Languages • Written And Spoken Fluency In English (read – Write – Speak / "advanced" Level) Is Essential. Working Knowledge Of Other Un Languages Is An Advantage.   Competencies • Teamwork • Respecting And Promoting Individual And Cultural Differences • Communication • Producing Results • Moving Forward In A Changing Environment   Additional Information Duration Of Contract 104 Days Starting 1 November 2021 Place Of Assignment The Contractual Partner Will Not Be Required To Be Based At Who Regional Office For The Western Pacific (manila, Philippines) To Perform The Tasks Related To This Activity But Will Require Regular Interaction With The Technical Unit (mental Health And Substance Abuse) On The Development Of The Aforementioned Deliverables. Medical Clearance The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. Travel The Contractual Partner May Be Expected To Travel Depending Of The Covid-19 Situation And According To The Itinerary And Estimated Schedule Below: Travel Dates: 22/03/2022 - 25/03/2022 Location: Manila, Philippines  Purpose: Participation In The Member States Consultation On The Future Of Mental Health In The Western Pacific Region, 23-24 March 2022 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. 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 Cover Letter With Proposed Cost (in Usd) And Availability To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 4 October 2021 (17:00 Gmt+8 Manila Time) Please Use Tender Notice No. 145204 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.