World Health Organisation Tender

Background Many Countries Of Western Pacific Region, Except Papua New Guinea, Have Been Seriously Affected By Covid-19 In The Last Six Months Of 2021. The Risk Of Large-scale Covid-19 Outbreak With High Morbidity, Mortality And Disability Triggering The Collapse Of Health Services And Systems Is Significantly Increasing In Papua New Guinea. To Enable Papua New Guinea In Achieving And Accelerating Vaccination Coverage Targets For Health Care Workers (hcw), Elderly And High-risk Population, It Is Proposed To Establish Provincial Vimsts In All Provinces Of Papua New Guinea And Assign At Least One Who Immunization Expert To Support Operation Of The Provincial Covid-19 Vaccination Incident Management Support Teams (vimst). The Specific Targets Include: Achieve Vaccination Coverage Of >80% With All Recommended Doses For Hcws Accelerate Vaccination For Elderly And Achieve Vaccination Coverage Of >60% With All Recommended Doses For Elderly Expand And Accelerate Vaccination For Other High-risk Populations (e.g. Individuals With Comorbidities, High-risk Sociodemographic Groups, Essential Workers Outside Of Health Sector, High-risk Employment Groups, Etc.) Achieve Vaccination Coverage With At Least One Dose For The Entire Eligible Population >20%   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Consultant Is Being Recruited To Provide Technical Support To Papua New Guinea In Preventing Large-scale Covid-19 Outbreak And Strengthening Immunization System Through Covid-19 Vaccination Response   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Under The Overall Supervision Of The Who Representative, And In Collaboration With The Wpro/vdi Team Coordinator Dr Yoshihiro Takashima, The Incumbent Will Support Provincial And District Health Authorities In Strengthening Immunization System Through Covid-19 Vaccination Response. The Incumbent Will Be Expected To Undertake Any Other Duties As Assigned And Requested By The Who Representative.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity Output 1: Support The Provincial Health Authorities In Establishing And Running A Provincial Vimst Output 2: Support The Provincial Health Authorities In Implementing Operational Plans (“microplan”) For Implementing Ndvp, Covid-19 Vaccination Strategies And Strengthening And Expanding Immunization System And Programme Output 3: Support The Provincial Health Authorities In Monitoring And Evaluating Impact Of Covid-19 Vaccination Activities For Strengthening And Expanding Immunization System And Programme   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential:  university Degree In Health-related Field Desirable:  masters Of Public Health   Experience Essential: At Least 5-7 Years In Total In Immunization Programme (e.g. Polio, Measles, Vaccination Campaign, Etc. In Developing Countries) Desirable: Immunization Experts Who Worked For The Response To Cvdpv Outbreak In Png From 2018 To 2019 At The Provincial Level   Technical Skills & Knowledge Skills And Knowledge On Mass Vaccination Campaign And Vpd Surveillance In Areas Or Countries With Security Issues And Poor Resources   Languages Proficient In Written And Spoken English   Additional Information: Duration Of Contract Is From 1 Oct 2021 To 31 Dec 2021   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 22 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. 141281 As Subject To All Submission. only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.