World Health Organisation Tender

Background Ongoing Support Is Needed To Identify And Address The Health System Gaps In The Delivery Of Clinical Ncd Services At These Health Care Facilities, And To Support Health Workers In The Use Of The Clinical Guidelines In The Management Of Major Ncds Following The Pen Protocols.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity Noncommunicable Diseases Are The Leading Cause Of Death In The Pacific Islands. The Early Identification And Effective Management Of Ncds Through Primary Health Care Is Critical To The Reduction In Mortality And Complications From Ncds. Guidance Exists Through The Who’s Package Of Essential Health Services In Primary Health Care (pen) And Through Related Guidelines On Diabetes And High Blood Pressure Which Can Be Adapted To Country Contexts. At The Same Time Changes Are Needed In The Health System To Ensure That Effective Monitoring, Treatment And Diagnosis Are Feasible.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The Role Of This Consultant Is To Provide Technical Support To Selected Pics To Support Their Efforts To Improve The Early Identification And Management Of Ncds. The Consultant Will Report To The Team Leader For Pacific Ncd And Health Through The Life Course (pnh) Of The Division Of Pacific Technical Support (dps).   Methods To Carry Out The Activity Output 1: Supporting Improved Planning For Active Population Screening Deliverable 1.1.  At Least Three Pics Supported To Strengthen Or Develop Community Screening Plans And Targets Output 2: Improvements In Adherence To Guidelines And Treatment Deliverable 2.1: At Least Two Pics Supported To Undertake Clinical Audits Of Adherence To Guidelines And Treatment Deliverable 2.2 At Least Three Pics Supported To Undertake Strengthening Activities Related To Health Professional And/or Patient Adherence To National Guidelines, Including Through Use Of Sms Deliverable 2.3 Support For National Training In At Least Four Pics To Improve Health Professional Adherence To Guidelines Deliverable 2.4 At Least Three Pics Supported To Improve Medicine And Laboratory Supply And Access For Ncds Output 3 Updating Of National Guidelines On Ncd Management To Reflect Latest Guidance Deliverable 3.1: At Least Three Pics Supported To Discuss And Plan For Updates Of National Guidelines In Line With New Global Guidance   Technical Supervision The Selected Consultant Will Work On The Supervision Of: Responsible Officer: Dr. Wendy Snowdon (email: snowdonw@who.int)  Team Coordinator, Pnh, Dps   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: Medical Or Nursing Degree Desirable: Postgraduate Diploma, Certificate Or Masters In Public Health Or Related Discipline Experience Essential: At Least 7 Years Of Experience Within The Area Of Ncd Prevention And Management Desirable: Experience Working In Both Hospital And Primary Health Care Service Provision Working Experience In The Pacific Islands Required Experience With Supporting Civil Society Organisations To Implement Ncd Programmes   Technical Skills & Knowledge Experience In Providing Technical Support In The Implementation Of The Package Of Essential Ncd Interventions (pen) In Primary Health Care For Low Resource Settings Including Planning And Monitoring Experience In Delivering Training And Technical Support Remotely   Languages English, Written And Spoken   Competencies Strong Communication Skills Results Orientation Responsibility   Additional Information: Place Of Assignment Suva, Fiji With Possibility Of Some Travel To Pics. Specific Dates And Countries To Be Finalised Later. 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. Medical Clearance The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. Deliverable(s) To Be Submitted During And After The Period Of The Assignment Including Manner Of Delivery And Payment Receipt Of Monthly Reports Updating Progress On Deliverables / Due Monthly / Pro-rata    Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Application Letter With An Expected Quotation And Portfolio Of Previous Works In Relation To Tor To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > And < Wpfjidpsprocurement@who.int > By 20 October 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. 115278 as Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.