World Health Organisation Tender

Background International Commitment To Accelerate Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage (uhc) Globally Was Affirmed When Countries Adopted The Sustainable Development Goals (sdgs) In 2015.  Political Leaders Recognized That Uhc Is Fundamental To The Improvement Of Global Health At The Un High-level Meeting Universal Health Coverage: ‘moving Together To Build A Healthier World’ In September 2019. Universal Health Coverage (uhc) Is A Vision Of All People Obtaining Quality Health Services Without Suffering Financial Hardship. Achieving Uhc Is The Central Focus Of Who’s 13th General Programme Of Work And A Specific Target Of The Sustainable Development Goals (sdg3.8). Uhc Unit Is Under The Data Strategy And Innovation (dsi) Team. The Uhc Unit Plays A Role In Supporting Its Member States In Uhc Advocacy, Developing Uhc Related Guidance And Tools, Generating Shared Knowledge And Experiences For Uhc, Using Its Convening Power In Drawing Multi-country Partnership, And Providing Readily Available Technical Assistance For The Implementation Of Uhc Roadmaps And Analysis Of Progress And Bottlenecks. At The 70th Session Of The Regional Committee For The Western Pacific, Member States (ms) Endorsed For The Future: Towards The Healthiest And Safest Region – The White Paper Articulating The Five-year Vision Of Who Work In The Western Pacific Region (wpr) With Ms And Partners. For The Future Advances A Concrete Vision That Requires Working Differently (“operational Shifts”) In Order To Surpass Priority Health Challenges (thematic Priorities) Posed By A Rapidly Changing Region. It Necessitates Both New Ways Of Thinking And Working As Countries Require Different Supports From Who Focussed Not Just On The ‘what’, But Also On ‘how’ To Achieve Universal Health Coverage (uhc). Delivering On Operational Shifts Through Optimizing The Suite Of Contemporary Tools, Approaches And Methods For Internal Who Knowledge Sharing And Supporting Country Peer Learning, Who Will Work With Ms To “future-proof” The Health Systems In Countries, Accelerate Progress On Uhc And Achieve Sdgs. Hence, The Knowledge Sharing Initiative Is Proposed To Be Implemented In The Regional Office Of Western Pacific And Uhc Unit Is In The Position To Facilitate Its Implementation.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Universal Health Coverage Team Under The Data, Strategy And Innovation Group Is Looking For A Consultant To Provide Technical Support And Inputs On The In The Preparation For The Consultative Meeting With The Uhc Tag Members For  Fifth Uhc Tag Meeting And Developing And Maintaining The Implementation Plan Of Fourth And Fifth Uhc Tag Meeting Towards The For The Future Agenda.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The Work Can Be Work Remotely Or Performed At The Regional Office Under The Direct Supervision Of The Coordinator, Universal Health Coverage. Output 1: Technical Support And Inputs Of The Implementation For The Recommendation Of Fourth And Fifth Uhc Tag Meeting For Who Deliverable 1.1: Consolidate Inputs And Amend The Implementation Plan For The Recommendation Of Fourth Uhc Tag Meeting For Who Deliverable 1.2 Assist To Conduct The Advocacy For The Implementation Plan For The Recommendation Of Fourth Uhc Tag Meeting For Who Among Other Divisions And Country Offices Deliverable 1.3 Assist Other Divisions And Country Offices To Conduct The Implementation Plan For The Recommendation Of Fourth Uhc Tag Meeting For Who Output 2: Technical Support And Inputs On The Communication Materials Of Universal Health Coverage Deliverable 2.1: Targeting The Different Potential Audiences, Draft Multiple Materials For The Introduction And Advocacy Of Uhc In The Formats Of Documents, Powerpoint Slides And Videos; Deliverable 2.2: Conduct The Literature Review On The Concept Of Uhc And Produce The Relevant Documents And Slides For The Knowledge Sharing Of This Concept; Output 3: Assist The Uhc Unit In The Preparation And Organization Of The Fifth Uhc Tag Meeting. Deliverable 3.1: Technical Advice On The Design And Mechanism For The Uhc Tag Members Consultations Deliverable: 3.2: Draft Synthesis Report On The Recommendations And Advice From Tag Participants, Member States, Related Experts And Who Technical Officers.  Output 4: Assist The Uhc Unit With The Engagement Of The Health And Peace Initiative. Deliverable 4.1: Provide Technical Inputs, Consolidate And Summarize Regional Inputs From Wpro Divisions And Who Co's In The Area Of Health And Peace; Deliverable 4.2: Develop A Research Paper On The Status Of Wpr Member States In The Area Of Peace Building And Conflict Resolution Using Health As Its Entry Point. Output 5: To Provide Assistance And Perform Other Tasks As Required.   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: University Degree In Social Science, Public Health Or Related Field From A Recognized Institution. Desirable: Relevant Master's Degree In Health Management, Public Health, Health Statistics Or Related Field From A Recognized University. Experience • at Least 5 Years Of Experience Or Exposure In Project Management, Research, Policy Development Or Advocacy/communications In Public Health And Health Systems At Both National And International Level. • proven Track Record In Developing Health Related Framework; • experience In Developing Countries Is Desirable; And • working Experience In Who And Knowledgeable About The Uhc In The Western Pacific Is An Advantage. Skills / Technical Skills And Knowledge: Exceptionally Strong Writing Skills Ability To Conduct Research And Analyse Results Language Requirements Advance Level Of English Desirably Can Speak Un Official Language Aside From English   Additional Information The Consultant Is Expected To Perform His/her Work At The Regional Office Of Who In The Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines.  The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. And The Consultant Is Expected To Travel For The Purposes Of Their Entry On Duty. 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. Travel Plans Will Be Finalized Asap. Visas Requirements: It Is The Consultant’s Responsibility To Fulfil Visa Requirements And Ask For Visa Support Letter(s) If Needed. Contract Duration Starting Date: 15 April 2021 Duration Of Contract: 11 Months   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 22 March 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. 123830 As Subject To All Submission. only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.