World Health Organisation Tender

Background Traditional And Complementary Medicine (t&cm) Is A Component Of Healthcare Practice Among Malaysians Used To Treat Disease And Maintain Health. The Ministry Of Health Malaysia (moh) Has Taken Proactive Measures To Facilitate The Incorporation Of T&cm Into The National Healthcare System And More Importantly, Is Striving To Ensure That T&cm Practices Are Safe And Effective For The Benefit Of The Citizens. In Malaysia, Research In T&cm Is Still In A Nascent Stage. Among The Challenges That Are Faced By Research Authorities Are Lack Of Guidance And Standards On How To Evaluate Research Methodologies For Clinical Research On T&cm. For Example, In Herbal Medicine Research, The Following Issues Are Prevalent: • identifying Suitable Type Of Human Trial For T&cm: Pragmatic Trials/ Explanatory Trials/ Observational Study • Selection Of Data-analytic Procedures (e.g. Analysis Of Variance, Logistic Regression, Multivariate Modelling Techniques) • selection Of Intervention And Controls (issue Of Using Isolated Or Combination Of Herbs) • standardization Of Intervention (raw Materials Vs Products; Issue With Individualistic Approach) • selection Of Placebo (inert Placebo That Taste And Smell Like Herbal Mixture) • issues With Blinding (single/ Double Blind: As Herbal Treatment Involves Multidimensional Treatment Approach Involving Counselling, Listening, Explaining, Lifestyle, And Dietary Advice As Well As Prescribing Herbal Medicines) • recruitment Issue (inclusion Criteria To Generate A Homogenous Group Of Subjects As Per The Diagnosis Of Herbal Medicine) For T&cm To Move Forward Towards Evidence-based Practice, There Is An Urgent Need For A Framework For Evaluation Of Research Methodologies For Clinical Research On T&cm That Is Able To Meld Modern Scientific Research Methods With The Practices Of T&cm. Adoption Of This Framework By Research Authorities In Malaysia Such As The National Committee For Clinical Research May Lead To More Clinical Research Protocols On T&cm Practices And Products Being Approved, Encourage More Interested Parties To Conduct Research On T&cm And Eventually Lead To An Increase In The Quantity And Quality Of Research On T&cm. This Would Thus Provide A Wider And Stronger Evidence Base For Future Policy Decisions Related To T&cm In Malaysia.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity To Develop A Framework For Evaluation Of Research Methodologies For Clinical Research On Traditional And Complementary Medicine (t&cm) Which Encompasses T&cm Practices And Products   Description/methods/outputs Of Activities To Be Carried Out To Have Virtual Stakeholder’s Engagements Along With Moh’s Key Persons Engagements To Develop A Practical And Sustainable Framework Adapted To Local Setting For Evaluation Of Research Methodologies For Clinical Research On Traditional And Complementary Medicine (t&cm) Which Encompasses T&cm Practices And Products.   Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor/master’s Degree/phd, Preferably In Chinese Medicine (t&cm)   Experience Minimum Of 5 Years’ Experience And Well Trained In Chinese Medicine; With Extensive Knowledge In T&cm   Technical Skills & Knowledge Broad Knowledge In Chinese Medicine, Able To Develop A Framework For Evaluation Of Research Methodologies For Clinical Research On T&cm Which Encompasses T&cm Practices And Products   Languages English (read - Write - Speak / Expert Level)   Competencies To Be Able To Develop The Framework For Evaluation Of Research Methodologies For Clinical Research On T&cm Which Encompasses T&cm Practices And Products As Per Moh’s Requirement   Additional Information: Min Of 2 Full Days For Virtual Stakeholders Meeting And 2 Full Days For Virtual Meeting With Moh Key Persons, Followed By Submission Of Framework For Evaluation Of Research Methodologies For Clinical Research On Traditional And Complementary Medicine (t&cm) Which Encompasses T&cm Practices And Products; Additional Virtual Discussion May Take Place To Finalize The Framework.   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 13 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. 116842 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.