World Health Organisation Tender

Background Who Defines Antimicrobial Stewardship (ams) As A Coherent Set Of Integrated Actions Which Promote The Responsible And Appropriate Use Of Antimicrobials To Help Improve Patient Outcomes Across The Continuum Of Care.  the World Health Organization (who) Regional Committee For The Western Pacific Adopted For The Future (wpr/2020/rdo/001) In 2019 As A Vision To Guide Who’s Work With The Member States On Health Priorities In The Coming Years. Health Security, Including Amr, Is One Of The Four Priorities In The Vision, Which Proposes New Ways Of Working To Help Countries Address Complex Issues Relating To Health And Development. To Further Guide The Member States, The Who Regional Committee Also Endorsed In 2019 The Framework For Accelerating Action To Fight Antimicrobial Resistance In The Western Pacific Region (resolution Wpr/rc70/7). The Framework Assists Member States In Accelerating The Implementation Of The 2014 Action Agenda For Antimicrobial Resistance In The Western Pacific Region (resolution Wpr/rc65.r4) And National Action Plans (naps) Mandated By The World Health Assembly In 2015. The Multi-sectoral Action Plan (msap) On Antimicrobial Resistance In Cambodia, 2019-2023, Was Endorsed By The Ministry Of Health (moh), Ministry Of Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries (maff), And Ministry Of Environment (moe) On 11 December 2019 Urging For A Collaborative, Coherent, Comprehensive And Integrated Approach Towards Prevention And Containment Of Antimicrobial Resistance In Cambodia.  the National Guidelines For Implementation Of Antimicrobial Stewardship On Hospitals Was Developed In 2019 And Have Been Implemented In Some Hospitals Resulting From The Reduction Of Unnecessary Use Of Antibiotics In Hospitals With The Introduction Of Point Prevalence Surveys (pps) And Antimicrobial Consumption (amc) Monitoring.  In View Of These, The Curriculum And Training Materials For Pre-and In-service Education Are Needed To Pursue The Practical Implementation Of Ams Taking Into Consideration Relevant International, Who, And Moh Guidelines.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Scope Of This Assignment Focuses On The Two Main Interlinked Interventions: Antimicrobial Stewardship (ams) And Antimicrobial Consumption (amc) Monitoring. It Is To Provide Technical Support To The Ministry Of Health, Cambodia For The Development Of 1) A Framework Or Strategy On Ams And 2) Training Curricula And Materials On Ams  For Pre-and In-service Education Targeting Health Care Workers And 3)  Amc At National And Facility Level To Optimize The Use Of Antimicrobials Thereby Improve Patient Outcomes.    Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out In Close Collaboration With The Department Of Hospital Services, Ministry Of Health (dhs/moh) Under The Direction Of The Who Office In Cambodia, The Contractor Will Undertake The Following Activities: Develop An Overarching Policy Framework For Antimicrobial Stewardship Program; Map Existing National Pre-and In-service Training/education Curriculum And Materials On All Technical Areas Of Antimicrobial Resistance In Cambodia Including But Not Limited To Overall Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infection Prevention Control, Therapeutic Committee, Etc; Draft A Competency-based Training Curriculum And Training Materials For Pre-service And In-service Training On Ams Taking Into Consideration Who And National Framework And Guidelines. These Curricula And Materials Will Be Consulted With Policymakers And Health Care Providers.  Facilitate Consultations On The Draft Curriculum And Materials And Pre-test These Materials In A Hospital As Suggested By Dhs/moh; Provide Support On The Establishment Of A National And Facility-based Amc Monitoring System Taking Into Account The Western Pacific Regional Antimicrobial Surveillance System (wpracss); Undertake Other Duties On Ams And Amc, As Requested And Submit A Report At The End Of The Assignment.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity • Mapping And Desk Review Of Existing Guidelines, Tools, And Manuals • Development Of Policy Framework/strategy, Curriculum, Tools, And Materials • Online Consultations With Relevant Stakeholders. For International Contractors, No Travel Required To Cambodia With Assumptions That Work To Be Done Remotely. Output/s Output 1: Ams Policy Framework Deliverable 1.1 A Detailed Work Plan Of The Assignment; Deliverable 1.2 A Draft Ams Policy Framework Taking Into Consideration Existing Who And International Guidance Output 2: development Of Ams Curriculum, Tools, And Materials Deliverable 2.1: A Mapping Report Of International And Local Existing Tools And Materials On Ams Deliverable 2.2: A Draft Curriculum For Pre-service Education For Ams Taking Into Consideration Who And National Framework And Guidelines Deliverable 2.3: A Draft Curriculum For In-service Education For Ams Taking Into Consideration Who And National Framework And Guidelines Deliverable 2.4 Pre-tested Materials For Both Trainers And Trainees (pre-and In-service) Output 3: Amc Deliverable 3.1 Draft A National Policy/strategy/guidance On Amc Monitoring Adapting Regional And International Guidelines, Tools. Deliverable 3.2 Submission Of National-level Amc Data To Wpracss By The End Of 2021, With Consultation With Moh, Cambodia Who Country Consultation, And Wpro. Output 4: Final Report Deliverable 4.1 A Final Technical Report Of All The Deliverables.  All Deliverables Would Be In Khmer And English Languages   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: University Degree in Medicine And/or Pharmacy As Core Team Members Desirable: Advanced University Degree In Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health With Training On Amr,  Ams, And Amc. Experience Essential: At Least 7 Years Work Experiences In The Area Of Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Antimicrobial Consumption Monitoring, Clinical Pharmacy, And/or Other Fields At The National And International Level And At Least 3 Years Of Experience In Antibiotic Stewardship Program. Desirable: Amr Experience In Resource-limited Settings   Technical Skills And Knowledge • Understanding Of The Social-political Context Of Cambodia; Familiar With National, Government Economic Reform Process And Issues; Understanding Of Health Issues And Hospital Structure In The Country; • Specialized On Amr –related Areas Such As Antibiotic Stewardship, Surveillance Of Antibiotic Resistance, Surveillance Of Antibiotic Use/amc, Point Prevalence Survey, Diagnostic Stewardship, Ipc, Etc ; • Capacity To Plan And Conduct Operational Activities; • Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, And Presentation Skills; • Outstanding Organizational And Time-management Skills; And • Proven Research Skills (desirable In Antimicrobial Resistance Or Relevant Area). • Understanding Of The Social-political Context Of Cambodia; Familiar With National, Government Economic Reform Process And Issues; Understanding Of Health Issues And Hospital Structure In The Country; • Specialized On Amr –related Areas Such As Antibiotic Stewardship, Surveillance Of Antibiotic Resistance, Surveillance Of Antibiotic Use/amc, Point Prevalence Survey, Diagnostic Stewardship, Ipc Etc; • Capacity To Plan And Conduct Operational Activities; • Excellent Communication, Interpersonal And Presentation Skills; • Outstanding Organizational And Time-management Skills; And • Proven Research Skills (desirable In Antimicrobial Resistance Or Relevant Area). Language Essential: Fluent In English (writing, Reading, And Speaking) Asset: Khmer (writing, Reading, And Speaking)   Competencies • Speaks And Writes Clearly, Adapting Communication Style And Content So They Are Appropriate To The Needs Of The Intended Audience • Works Productively In An Environment Where Clear Information Or Direction Is Not Always Available • Produces High-quality Results And Workable Solutions That Meet Client Needs • Adapts Readily And Efficiently To Changing Priorities And Demands • Maintains Confidentiality And Treats Sensitive Information With Discretion • Develops Plans Into Clearly Defined Objectives That Take Account Of Changing Circumstances   Additional Information: Place Of Assignment: The Focal Point Of Moh For Ams Is Department Of Hospital Services, Ministry Of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Contract Dates (subject To Confirmation): Start Date: 1 July 2021 End Date: 126 Working Days Ending On 24 December 2021   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists (a Group Of Experts) Should Submit Expression Of Interest Along With A Project Proposal, Cvs Of Experts And Budget Estimate  to The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 20 June 2021 The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Fee And Availability. Please Use Tender Notice No. 131458 As Subject To All Submission. only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.