🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ World Health Organization (WHO) – 8 Positions

Job Title: Medical Officer - Health Information Management (HIM)

Job ID: 2408438
Location: Abuja
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months

Objective of the Programme

• The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergencies risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

Description of Duties
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical and operational needs of the Programme.
The incumbent will be required to perform all or part of the following duties:

• Carry out at the Country level all aspects of early detection of acute public health events using the WHO Epidemic Intelligence Open Sources platform (EIOS), including but not limited to event-based surveillance; verification and risk assessment, monitoring; and information-sharing on events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
• Support HIM capacity to analyze and interpret epidemiological and surveillance data.
•  Develop and provide capacity building and training to colleagues within WHO and key partners, including Ministries of Health with a focus on strengthening detection, data analysis, data interpretation and risk assessment capacity.
• Carry out all aspects of early detection of acute public health events, including but not limited to event-based surveillance; verification and risk assessment; and information-sharing on events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
• Contribute to the improvement of the new WHO's Event Management System (EMS2) developed by WHO HQ; while updating the events in the Event Management System (EMS). Conduct emergency epidemiological field risk-assessment missions as required.
• Collaborate and Coordinate activities with the staff at all levels in the Public Health Intelligence Team and the Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment Department, to foster (a) the elaboration and implementation of WHO-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools for detecting, verifying, assessing and monitoring events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern in line with the operational requirements of IHR; and (b) the definition of institutional strategies and analysis linked to the formation of briefing documents and materials; situation analyses; and convening multi-disciplinary risk assessment, as appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance to further the development of event Information Systems (EIS) and other public health intelligence platforms.
• Encourage or promote the implementation of new approaches and innovative methods to systematically detect and assess events of potential significance to international public health, with emphasis on building partnerships and networks.
• Enhance and encourage worldwide information sharing as a key component of promoting and nurturing a culture of multidisciplinary and cross-cutting approaches within WHO and with key partners.
• Develop and provide capacity building and training to colleagues within WHO and partners, including Ministries of Health, with a focus on enhancing epidemiology and information management core competencies, and stimulating collaboration with officials at the regional and national levels, to ensure a coordinated response using standardized, innovative information systems and tools.
• Lead the analysis and interpretation of data on signals and events collected from different sources.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

Requirements

• Essential: Doctor of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or MBBS and Post-graduate degree in Epidemiology or MPH which majors in Epidemiology.
• Desirable: Specialization in planning and/or information management systems. Specific training in humanitarian response or emergency information management.
• At least 7 years of experience in outbreak-prone infectious disease analysis and response including some years of demonstrated international exposure and considerable experience in the management of outbreak-prone infectious diseases obtained in developing countries

Desirable:

• Experience with WHO and/or the UN system in the areas of outbreak response and data analysis.
• Experience working with a UN agency, Experience in risk assessment or risk analysis experience with scientific working

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of zoonoses, international public health and event-based surveillance.
• Proven organizational and analytical skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills
• Capacity to promote and implement collaboration and exchange with partners, towards the implementation of best practices.
• Proven ability to write technical documents in a clear and concise manner.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2024.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Quality Assurance Assistant

Job ID: 2409047
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full-time
Organization: World Health Organization and Other Entities
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 Year
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Purpose of the Programme

• Quality Assurance and Compliance Unit have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Description of Duties
The incumbent will have the following assigned responsibilities/duties:

• Provide support in the preparation of Quality Assurance unit risk based annual workplan incorporating the risk universe of the country operation.
• Post review of GSM transactions in the country office and field offices to ensure alignment with WHO rules and regulations.
• Support in planning and performing compliance, risk management and quality assurance reviews in the states offices to strengthen internal control in the country office.
• Assurance Activities for Direct Implementation Activities: Provide support in conducting Assurance Activities including planned quality assurance reviews, spot checks and desk reviews for Direct Implementation documents in the field offices.
• Assurance Activities for Grant LOAs: Plan, conduct and report on comprehensive on-site verification missions of supporting documents to assess whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners were used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant WHO policies and procedures.
• Ensure systematic tracking to ensure that recommendations and management decisions identified to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented.
• Contribute towards strengthening administrative capacity of implementing partners for improved Accountability.
• Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools.
• Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations on risk management, internal controls and fraud risk management
• Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required.
• Perform special reviews and other tasks assigned by the Quality Assurance  and Compliance Officer

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: Secondary/Technical or Commercial college diploma Business Administration, Financial Management, Auditing, Economics or other relevant field .
• Desirable: University degree/Professional Certification in auditing /accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Charted Accountant

Experience
Essential:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management. Experience in assessing internal controls.

Desirable:

• Work experience in Audit or Quality Assurance with an international public accounting firm. Experience working in an international organization or Public sector experience.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.
• Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS.
• Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset
• Policies and procedures: Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools.
• Capacity building: Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations.
• Analysis, monitoring and reporting: Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

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Job Title: Travel and Protocol Clerk

Job ID: 2409038
Location: Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full-time
Organization: World Health Organization and Other Entities
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 Year
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Purpose of the Programme

• Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Description of Duties
Under the overall supervision of the Operations Officer for WHO Nigeria, and direct supervision of the Procurement & Travel Specialist, the incumbent will oversee the following tasks:

Travel:

• Provide logistical support during the arrival and departure of the WCO official visitors, WRs, senior personnel, and special invitees at the airport.
• Provide updates on staff arrivals and departures to ensure service delivery
• Facilitate the issuance of visas on arrival for guests arriving on short notice at the airport.
• Ensure that all travel itineraries are approved by the Operations Officer or designated official.
• Facilitate the travel arrangement of WHO staff, their family members, and other personnel travelling on WHO missions within and outside the country.
• Serve as backup to the team members in similar or different positions within the WCO.
• Ensure compliance with the Travel Policy.
• Assist in the production of reports, statistics, and/or information material on travel when required.
• Under special approval and in line with the fleet policy, drive the official vehicle for travel and protocol assignments.

Protocol:

• Assist in facilitating contacts with Embassies' protocol services, international agencies in WCO and Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
• Provide updates to the Operations Officer on the diplomatic directory, as changes come to the incumbent's attention in the course of his/her work.
• Assist in processing visas through preparation of documentation and submitting to the diplomatic agencies.
• Assist in the processing of protocol documents including staff service cards with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
• Follow up and maintain regular liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria Immigration Authority on visa processing and work permit matters.
• Maintain regular liaison with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and Nigeria Customs Services to enhance ease of passage for high-profile delegates.
• Support in the preparation and organisation of protocol aspects of official events held between the WCO, and State Governments, and other AFRO region official delegations.

General Administrative Support:

• Provide general support to the Travel and Protocol Unit in photocopying, lamination, filing, scanning, and dispatch of documents
• Support the processing of official vehicle plate numbers and driver’s license through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Federal Road Safety Commission.
• Support the processing of shipments' customs clearance through the submission of applications to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the collection of approved waivers.
• Perform any other duty assigned

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: Completion of secondary school followed by administrative training.
• Desirable: Diploma in  a relevant field; Training in UN systems is an advantage; Proven skills in drafting and editing letters

Experience:

• Essential: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a recognized public or private institution, in the UN and have sound knowledge of its rules, regulations, procedures and practices as related to the work.
• Desirable: Experience in other areas of administrative work.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent diplomatic skills and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working well as a member of a team.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel software
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Qualified and excellent driving skills.

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

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Job Title: Zonal ICT Helpdesk Technician

Job ID: 2408732
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Months
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)

Purpose of the Programme

• The country team is responsible for promoting technical cooperation, stimulating interest and coordinating assistance for health development based on global and regional strategies and WHO guidelines.
• It is also responsible for contributing to the collection, analysis and dissemination of health information.

Description of Duties
Under the overall supervision of the WHO Zonal coordinator, direct supervision of the ICT Focal Point, the incumbent will be in charge of the following tasks:

• The Zonal IT Helpdesk Technician provides first level technical support and assistance to WHO zonal and state offices staffs, ensuring their satisfaction and ability to operate machinery or technology effectively.
• The technician troubleshoots issues, provides solutions, and maintains records of events and resolutions.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for resolving technical issues, providing troubleshooting, and maintaining the organization's ICT infrastructure at the zonal and state level

Responsibilities

• Helpdesk Support:
  • Respond to and resolve technical queries and issues raised by staff via phone, email, or in-person.
  • Provide timely and effective solutions to technical problems, escalating complex issues to the higher-level support at the Abuja country office level.
  • Document and track all helpdesk requests using the organization's ticketing system.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve recurring technical issues.
  • Collaborate with other teams to resolve technical issues that impact multiple systems or departments.
• ICT Infrastructure Maintenance:
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks on ICT equipment, Firewalls, Switches, desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals.
  • Ensure all ICT equipment is properly configured, updated, and secured.
  • Conduct regular backups and ensure data integrity.
• Technical Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and knowledge base articles.
  • Develop and deliver training materials and user guides to staff and stakeholders.
• ICT Cybersecurity:
  • Implement and enforce ICT security policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of the organization's data and systems.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents, escalating to management as needed.
  • User Training: Assist users in understanding and using IT systems and applications
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure effective ICT service delivery.
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Essential: Completion of Secondary, technical, or commercial school
• Desirable: High School Diploma or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology and ICT Certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CISCO, CompTIA A+ or Network+, ITIL Foundation

Experience:

• Essential: At least 3 years of experience in a helpdesk or technical support role

Desirable:

• Experience with helpdesk and remote support tools, and ticketing systems. Understanding of networking principles and system administration tasks.
• Experience with IT Network architecture, Cisco routers and switches configuration, IP addressing and subnetting, Experience in virtualization

Competencies:

• Communicating credibly and effectively
• Foster integration and teamwork.
• Produce results.
• Move forward in a changing environment.
• Manage resources effectively.

Use of language skills:

• Essential: Proficiency in English Language

Specific skills required:

• IT Skills; Work requires the use of word processing or other software packages, and standard office equipment. Formal or self-training in the use of standard office software.

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Consultant - Networks for Pandemic Preparedness

Job ID: 2408559
Location: Offsite: Home-based
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months
Organization: HQ/IEP High Impact Events Preparedness WHE
Travel: The consultant will be required to travel.

Purpose of Consultancy

• The purpose of this consultancy is to support the World Health Organization (WHO) in enhancing global pandemic preparedness and response efforts, particularly in the context of the workplace and trust-building initiatives.
• This includes facilitating the WHO Health in the World of Work Network and the WHO Faith Network by organizing communication channels, scheduling meetings, and providing administrative and technical support to ensure effective collaboration between network members and the WHO Steering Committee.
• Additionally, the consultancy aims to integrate these networks into broader WHO pandemic planning projects like the Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and PRET (Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats), supporting the development of sector-specific tools and resources such as simulation exercises, policy briefs, and pandemic preparedness checklists.
• The role also involves providing technical guidance in aligning WHO frameworks, such as the HEPR (Health Emergency Preparedness, Response) and GPW14 (13th General Programme of Work), with the efforts of the trust initiative, ultimately contributing to national, regional, and global pandemic preparedness and response.

Background

• The Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (EPP) Department in the Health Emergencies Programme of the World Health Organization (WHE) is leading the development and implementation of innovative multi-sectoral approaches for pandemic preparedness.
• As countries’ attention expands from COVID-19 response-specific programming to consideration of more integrated approaches for strengthening preparedness and response systems, EPP is supporting countries to strengthen the involvement of a number of critical sectors in pandemic planning including the Faith and World of Work sectors.
• Documenting and publishing strong examples of the involvement of these sectors in past and ongoing health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, is vital to advocating for increasing the participation of these sectors in multiple levels of pandemic planning- with the ultimate aim of increasing the effectiveness and resilience of future epidemic and pandemic responses. In addition, trust has emerged as an important component of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response.
• The EPP department is leading an initiative to define, measure and increase trust. In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, the incumbent will provide specialist technical support to the Pandemic Preparedness Global Platforms Unit particularly to support in the development of case studies, resources and tools for future disease pandemic preparedness.
• In addition, the incumbent will support the convening and engagement of global networks in pandemic preparedness planning and in managing the WHO Trust Initiative.

Deliverables
WHO Health in the World of Work Network:

• Work with the WHO Secretariat to convene the WHO Health in the World of Work Network by scheduling calls, maintaining the list of participants, developing notes for the record and drafting call agendas and PowerPoints.
• Finalize and support dissemination of H-WoW case studies/publication on health/labour sector collaborations.

Facilitate the inclusion of the WHO Health in the World of Work Network and the WHO Faith Network into the Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and PRET Pandemic Planning projects at national, regional and global levels, including:

• Attend WHO Steering Committee calls and identifying opportunities for network members (including national simulation exercises, national pandemic planning workshops)
• Facilitate communication between WHO Steering Committee and network members
• Support the co-development of influenza and PRET derivative products with Network members, including influenza advocacy materials, sector specific simulation exercises, pandemic preparedness checklists and case studies

WHO Initiative on Trust and Pandemic Preparedness:

• Work with the WHO Secretariat to convene the working groups and research group of the trust initiative by scheduling calls, maintaining the list of participants, developing notes for the record and drafting call agendas and PowerPoints.
• Provide technical support to the WHO Secretariat for the integration of WHO frameworks and approaches (such as HEPR, PRET and GPW14) into the work/outputs of the working groups, research group and wider Initiative.

PRET Initiative:

• Contribute to the delivery of PRET national pandemic planning exercises such as workshops and simulation exercises, and in reviewing draft national plans.

Deliverable:

• Deliverable 1: Monthly Network notes for the record published on the WHO website
• Deliverable 2: Updated LOP for the network and the trust initiative working groups
  Deliverable 3: Pandemic influenza simex package developed for travel and tourism sector
• Deliverable 4: At least 5 national pandemic plans reviewed.
• Deliverable 5: 3 draft workplans for the trust initiative working groups
• Deliverable 6: 1 draft policy brief
• Deliverable 7: 1 collation of case studies on the incorporation of trust into epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response efforts
• Deliverable 8: A draft agenda for a workshop on trust-building

Educational Qualifications

•  Advanced university degree in public health or similar field.
• At least seven years’ experience in health/science communication, community engagement, health policy/research or policy-advocacy related to public health, and public health emergencies such as epidemics and pandemics.
• Experience in establishing/managing community networks and communities of practice.

Desirable:

• Experience working with WHO Headquarters and Regional Offices.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate coordination.
• Familiarity with relevant International Organizations and subject matter experts.
• Translating science/guidance/research for policy/pandemic preparedness or similar.

Languages and level required:
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Salary
Band level B: USD 7,000 - 9,980 per month

Application Closing Date
27th November 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Consultant - Monitoring and Evaluation

Job ID: 2408559
Location: Anywhere
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 11 months
Organization: HQ/FEP Field Epidemiology Capacity Strengthening WSE WHE

Purpose of consultancy

• To provide expert support in developing a logical framework and plan for monitoring and evaluating the progress and results of the Competencies for One Health Field Epidemiology (COHFE) Implementation Project within the Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance Systems division (WSE) and to refine and enhance existing performance measurements.

Background

• Epidemiologists play a crucial role in preventing, detecting, and responding to disease outbreaks, serving as frontline responders to biological threats to both human and animal populations.
• Traditional epidemiological training programs have typically focused on single-sector approaches, overlooking the intricate interplay between human, animal, and environment health.
• However, contemporary health challenges demand a workforce equipped with the skills to navigate and address complex issues that transcend sectoral boundaries.
• Recognizing this interconnectedness of human, animal, and environment health, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have collaboratively developed the Competencies for One Health Field Epidemiology (COHFE) framework and accompanying guidance.
• The COHFE framework aims to cultivate a cadre of field epidemiologists capable of operating across multiple sectors for disease surveillance, outbreak response, and health security preparedness.
• This follow-up project aims to implement the COHFE framework and guidance in three countries in collaboration with FAO, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and WOAH, collectively known as the Quadripartite Project Core Team (QPCT), and subsequently refine the framework and guidance to achieve desired outcomes in diverse contexts. The project started in June 2024 and is expected to end in December 2028.
• To support the achievement of the objectives and outcomes of the COHFE Implementation Project, the QPCT plans to develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) logical framework (logframe) and plan.
• Upon hiring the M&E consultant, the Project Manager will collaborate with the consultant to agree on the format of the M&E logframe.
• The consultant will then work with the QPCT to develop the M&E logframe and plan for the COHFE Implementation Project, establishing clear, relevant, and measurable targets, success indicators, and other key components.
• The work will further support the QPCT in implementing the project plan and monitoring project progress and results.

Deliverables

• Deliverable 1. Right-sized M&E logframe format based on the COHFE Implementation Project.
  Expected by 27 January 2025.
  • Activity 1: Understand the project context, description, schedule, governance, risks, etc.
  • Activity 2: Discuss a format for the M&E logframe with the Project Manager and/or Project Lead.
  • Activity 3: Create the M&E logframe format and plan for the project activities including but not limited to objectives, activities, outputs, outcomes, impact, indicators, data collection methods, frequency and responsibility of data collection, data analysis, and lessons learned strategy.
• Deliverable 2. Adapted and approved M&E logframe and plan for the COHFE Implementaiton Project.
  Expected by 11 April 2025.
  • Activity 1: Share the M&E logframe format and plan with partner organizations.
  • Activity 2: Conduct introductory and working sessions with the QPCT to develop and populate the M&E logframe, including preparing any required presentations and materials. Refine the M&E logframe and plan between sessions following feedback from the QPCT.
  • Activity 3: Finalize the COHFE M&E logframe and plan, and support the Project Lead in submitting the logframe to the donor. Provide support to the Project Lead in addressing any comments from the donor.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

• Minimum first university degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related discipline.

Desirable:

• Advanced university degree in the above-mentioned fields.

Experience:
Essential:

•  5-10 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation in the field of public health and/or any related discipline.

Desirable:

• Experience working independently with multiple stakeholders under guidance.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation within the UN and/or other international/multinational organizations.
• Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders, including coordinating diverse teams, aligning objectives, and facilitating effective communication across different organizations to ensure meeting expected activities and deliverables successfully.

Skills/Knowledge:
Essential:

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, disciplines and techniques to implement efficient monitoring and evaluation strategies.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce documentation to a high standard.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Languages and level required:
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English

Desirable:

• Expert knowledge of another official language of the United Nations.

Travel:

• The consultant is not expected to travel.

Salary
USD 7,000 - 9,980 per month

Application Closing Date
25th November 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Consultant - Collaborative Surveillance Partnership

Job ID: 2408587
Location: Anywhere
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 11 months
Organization: HQ/COL Collaborative Intelligence WSE WHE

Purpose of consultancy

• To contribute to the development of technical partnerships and coordination of grants for the WHO Pandemic and Epidemic Hub.

Background

• The Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance Systems Division (WSE) is responsible for building a system of collaborative intelligence enabling better decisions to avert and manage public health threats and risks.
• Its goal is to enable, strengthen and support countries, regional and global actors in averting and managing public health threats and risks through collaborative problem solving and decision-making for short-term action and long-term policies, informed by better data and analytics.
• WSE works on a variety of projects aimed at implementing collaborative surveillance, with a wide range of partners and donors.

Deliverables

• Support alignment of donor reporting with internal reporting including programme management and indicator reporting including developing integrated internal reports, dashboards, and key action and risk tracking reports.
  Expected by: Monthly
• Support content management activities including content repositories, documentation of process and best practices for content management.
  Expected by: Monthly
• Facilitate the partnership management activities with WSE’s institutional partners (including but not limited to Robert Koch Institute, Charite, HERA).
  Expected by: Monthly
• Develop funding proposals and support grant coordination aligned with the WSE Division priorities.
  Expected by: Monthly
• Track implementation of specific projects and grants such the African Health Security Partnership project and EU4Health2022 grant including organizing and preparing for coordination and steering committee meetings, prepare technical and progress reports.
  Expected: Monthly
• Provide strategic advice to WSE Management in support of its engagement with complex multigovernmental and multisectoral entities, such as the European Union, the US Government, foundations, multi-lateral institutions, and others.
  Expected by: Monthly

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications
Essential:

• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Health sciences, Health Policy or Management.

Experience
Essential:

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in program and/or grants management and developing partnerships.

Skills/Knowledge

• Project management skills related to projects or technical tasks of high complexity or specialization
• Demonstrated ability to engage substantively at executive level
• Knowledge of the relevant US Government, EU agencies and other Collaborative Surveillance donors and stakeholders

Languages and level required
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English

Travel

• The consultant is expected to travel.

Salary
USD 10,000 - 12,500 per month.

Application Closing Date
25th November 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

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Job Title: Consultant - Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance, WPRO

Job ID: 2408543
Location: Anywhere
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 11 months
Organization: WP/DHS Division of Health Systems and Services

Purpose of consultancy

• The consultant will lead implementing “Framework for Accelerating Action to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in the Western Pacific Region to fight AMR”, by strengthening national AMR surveillance systems and laboratory capacity at the country level and by generating robust evidence to stimulate political agility for policy makers to take swift actions.

Background

• Western Pacific Region” provides guidance for priority actions, including strengthening development and implementation of national plans and raising awareness in multiple sectors, improving surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and monitoring of antimicrobial use, and strengthening health system capacity to contain AMR.
• To further advance its implementation, the “Framework for Accelerating Action to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in the Western Pacific Region” was endorsed by the Member States in 2019. The framework guides countries on implementing sustained and forward-looking solutions, drawing on participation from all sectors of society.
• Guided by this framework and a vision for WHO work with Member States and partners in the Western Pacific, “For the Future: Towards the Healthiest and Safest Region”, which positions health security including AMR as one of four thematic priorities in the region, WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO) has been supporting Member States to fight AMR and avert its long-term impacts.
• AMR surveillance is key for detecting outbreaks of AMR pathogens, which often become life threatening and require an immediate response, and also yields data to further improve antimicrobial stewardship and clinical practice, as well as monitoring trends in infection and resistance.
• AMR surveillance should also support assessment of interventions to reduce AMR.
• AMR surveillance and outbreak response being one of priorities in the regional AMR framework, WPRO has published “Responding to outbreaks of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in health-care facilities: guidance for the Western Pacific region” and “Guidance on setting up local and national AMR surveillance systems for countries in the Western Pacific Region”, development of which were requested by Member States. WPRO is supporting capacity building for AMR outbreak response and surveillance using these guidance documents.
• Furthermore, WPRO hosted an “Informal consultation on strengthening surveillance systems of AMR and antimicrobial consumption in the Western Pacific” in September 2023 to accelerate actions to fight AMR.
• The regional framework lists stimulating political agility by developing robust evidence to inform policy makers for swift and timely action to fight AMR as a priority action. In order to strengthen the evidence base on the imminent threat of AMR in the Western Pacific Region and its cost implications, WPRO published “Health and Economic Impacts of Antimicrobial Resistance in the Western Pacific Region, 2020-2030” to provide evidence and advocacy points in order to persuade policy makers and the general public of the importance of taking action to combat the threat of AMR.
• A next step will be to generate disease burden estimates at country level and/or subregional level, as well as an investment case for this region.
• WPRO also supported the initiative to Accelerate action to fight AMR in the Asia-Pacific including the endorsement of the Joint Position Paper on AMR in the human health sector by 30 countries in the Asia-Pacific as a demonstration of political commitment to further tackle AMR in the Asia-Pacific.

Deliverables
Under the supervision of the Essential Medicines and Health Technologies unit, the incumbent will undertake the following activities:
Output 1. Organize and facilitate the roll out of the published “Guidance on setting up local and national AMR surveillance systems in the Western Pacific Region” for the development and/or strengthening of AMR surveillance system in countries

• Deliverable 1.1: Develop tools for the roll-out of the “Guidance on setting up local and national AMR surveillance systems in the Western Pacific Region” that matches each country mission to strengthen Member States’ AMR surveillance system and laboratory capacity and to monitor/evaluate the effective implementation.
• Deliverable 1.2: Conduct on-site AMR surveillance visits to assess and create strategy for AMR outbreak response for Cambodia, Mongolia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Viet Nam.

Output 2.  Provide consultative guidance to the development or review of the available AMR surveillance and laboratory policies and guidelines in selected countries

• Deliverable 2.1 Review and adapt the AMR surveillance policies and guidelines documents for Cambodia, Fiji, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Viet Nam
• Deliverable 2.2: Strengthen the policy and guidelines of Member States, using “Guidance on setting up local and national AMR surveillance systems in the Western Pacific Region” and “WPRO AMR surveillance system assessment tool”

Output 3. Facilitate the preparations and convening of the Tokyo AMR One Health Conference (Feb 18-19, 2025), hosted by Japan and co-hosted by WPRO, to accelerate action on AMR in the Asia-Pacific, building on the 2016 Tokyo AMR Ministerial Meeting and the 2024 Joint Position Paper on AMR.

• Deliverable 3.1:  Partner and facilitate discussions with key stakeholders to explore perceptions of and expectations towards implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national action plan for AMR
• Deliverale 3.2: Generate robust evidence, following discussions with stakeholders, to stimulate political agility for policy makers to take swift actions to fight AMR in the Western Pacific Region
• Deliverable 3.3: Develop executive action document as a meeting outcome
• Deliverable 3.4: Provide technical insights on developing presentations and posters for Member States.
• Deliverable 3.5: Provide consultative guidance to the Japan’s AMR response document to be published during the conference.
• Deliverable 3.5: Provide on-site support and consultative advice during the conference to stimulate political agility

Output 4.   Provide consultative guidance for the convening of the regional AMR surveillance meeting planned for quarter 3 in 2025.

• Deliverable 4.1 Develop the meeting planning document, outcome document and recommendations
• Deliverable 4.2 Develop official meeting documents and agenda.
• Deliverable 4.3  Provide guidance to the development of the presentations, posters, and meeting reports.
• Deliverable 4.4 Provide on-site support during the meeting.
• Output 5. Technical report
• Deliverable 5.1 Submission of monthly progress reports for the duration of the contract.
• Deliverable 5.2 Submission of a final technical report along with all deliverables.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in medicine in addition to master’s degree in public health, infectious diseases, epidemiology or microbiology or any relevant field from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• Essential: At least 10 years of work experience in managing or advising on AMR or drug-resistant infectious diseases programmes, including clinical management, surveillance, laboratory and/or coordination.
• International experience is mandatory for international consultants.
• Desirable: Experience in working in the UN system. Experience in generating evidence in the area of AMR Experience in AMR surveillance. Experience in supporting programme implementation for vertical infectious diseases with potential AMR, such as HIV, TB and STIs.. Experience working on areas of AMR in resource-limited setting including Asia-Pacific.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Essential: Knowledge of AMR surveillance, analytical and writing skills, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Languages and level required:
• Essential: Expert knowledge of English

Travel:

• The consultant is expected to travel to provide on-site support for Tokyo AMR One Health Conference for 18-19 February 2025 and potential AMR surveillance missions to countries, including Cambodia, Mongolia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Viet Nam.

Salary
USD 540 Daily.

Application Closing Date
26th November 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

How to Apply
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