World Health Organisation Tender

Background Pandemic Products Such As Therapeutics, Vaccines And Diagnostics Play A Critical Role In The Control And Treatment Of The Covid-19 Virus. National Deployment And Vaccination Plans For Covid-19 Vaccines Are National Tools Which Ensure That During A Pandemic, Processes And Structures Are Functional So That Vaccines Are Rapidly Deployed And Administered To Target Populations. The Existence Of A National Deployment And Vaccination Plans For Covid-19 Vaccines Is Also A Pre-requisite In The Request Process To Access Vaccines From Who Secured Stockpiles. The Who Lao Pdr Country Office Will Contract A Covid-19 Consultant. This Position Will Be Contracted For At Least 1 Month Starting In November 2020, With The Potential For Extension. This Consultant Will Work Under The Supervision Of The Lao Pdr Who Country Office, In Coordination With The Nip, Food And Drug Department (fdd), National Center For Laboratory And Epidemiology (ncle) As Well As Other Departments Of The Ministry Of Health.   The Primary Objective Of This Consultant Will Be To Develop A Final, Approved Version Of A National Deployment And Vaccination Plan For Covid-19 Vaccines.    Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Who Office In Lao Pdr Is Seeking A Consultant To Provide Technical Assistance To The National Immunization Program (nip) To Improve Its National Deployment And Vaccination Plan For Covid-19 Vaccines.  This Document Will Describe All Aspects Of Safe And Rapid Deployment Of Covid-19 Vaccines Including Scenarios Of Target Population, Potential For Numerous Vaccines To Be Used In Parallel, And So Forth.  All Scenarios Of Vaccine Covid-19 Access – Donation, Self-procurement, And Covax Facility – Should Be Reflected In The Plan.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Output 1: Covid-19 Preparedness & Response - Working With In-country Stakeholders, Provide Technical Support And Coordination In The Development Of National Deployment And Vaccination Plan For Covid-19 Vaccine   Deliverable 1.1: Support Nip To Finalize The National Deployment And Vaccination Plan For Covid-19 Vaccine    Methods To Carry Out The Activity The Covid-19 Technical Consultant Is Responsible For Completing The Following Tasks And Activities, Including But Not Limited To: Act As Technical Advisor To The Nip, Fdd, And Ncle To Develop And Finalize The National Deployment And Vaccination Plan For Covid-19 Vaccine In Lao Pdr. the Ndvp Should Highlight The Particular Areas Of Variability And Unknowns Based On The Currently Available Information Including Sage And Other Interim Guidance. Support In-country Stakeholders To Contribute To Relevant Sections Of The Plan Including Vaccination Strategies, Management And Organization, Communication And Information, Human Resources And Security, Public Communication, Waste Management, And Other Relevant Areas Liaising Between The Who Lao Pdr Country Office And All In-country Partners And Stakeholders (ie: Nip, National Center For Laboratory And Epidemiology, Uscdc, Unicef Lao Pdr, And Others)    Qualifications & Experience Education Postgraduate Degree In Public Health From A Recognized University And/or Training/s In Public Health At Postgraduate Degree Level Or Its Equivalent Is Essential.   Experience At Least Seven Years Of Experience In The Development Of Health Data Management Solutions At Senior Level Including Two Years’ Experience In An Advisory And/or Teaching Capacity Is Essential. Experience In Epi An Advantage. Working Experience In Developing Countries Highly Desirable.   Technical Skills & Knowledge Sound Knowledge In The Planning, Implementation And Evaluation Of Preparedness And Response Activities. Initiative And Adaptability To Work In Developing Countries. Ability To Work Harmoniously As A Member Of A Team, Adapt To Diverse Educational And Cultural Backgrounds And Maintain A High Standard Of Personal Conduct. Proven Skills And In-depth Knowledge Of Emergency Response Plans.   Languages Excellent Knowledge Of Spoken And Written English.   Competencies • Producing Results • Fostering Integration And Teamwork. • Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv And Expression Of Interest {cover Letter} To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 1 November 2020.  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. 116174 As Subject To All Submission.  Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.