Expression of Interest For Consultancy Specialized In Antimicrobial Resistance, Including Support For National Action Plan And Antimicrobial Consumption Monitoring And Use

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Consultancy Specialized In Antimicrobial Resistance, Including Support For National Action Plan And Antimicrobial Consumption Monitoring And Use Deadline: 30-Jan-2022 23:59 (Gmt 8.00) Beijing, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong Member States In The Western Pacific Region Recognize The Threat Of Amr To The Health And Security Of Their Populations And Its Impact On The Achievement Of Universal Health Coverage (Uhc) And The Sustainable Development Goals (Sdg). The Global Action Plan Was Endorsed At The World Health Assembly In Geneva In May, 2015, Which Has Requested Member States To Develop National Action Plan On Amr Within Two Years Of Endorsement, By 2017. For Samoa As Well, Amr Is One Of The Priority Agenda Items For The Health Sector. Since 2015, Samoa Re-Affirmed Its Commitment Through Comprehensive Nationwide Awareness Campaigns And The Development Of Required Documents To Assist In Advancing Amr Agenda Items, Including Development Of National Action Plan. National Action Plan Has Been Developed Since 2017 But Has Not Been Finalized Yet. The 2014 Action Agenda For Antimicrobial Resistance In The Western Pacific Region Provided Guidance For Priority Actions, Including Strengthening Development And Implementation Of National Plans And Raising Awareness In Multiple Sectors, Improving Surveillance Of Amr And Monitoring Of Antimicrobial Use, And Strengthening Health System Capacity To Contain Amr. To Further Advance The Implementation Of The 2014 Action Agenda And New Vision For The Region, Wpro Member States Endorsed In 2019 The Framework For Accelerating Action To Fight Antimicrobial Resistance In The Western Pacific Region, Guiding Countries On Implementing Sustained And Forward-Looking Solutions, Drawing On Participation From All Sectors Of Society. To Support The Implementation Of The Framework, Wpro Is Enhancing Regional Mechanisms To Support The Fight Against Amr. Who Will Strengthen Working With Partners, Scientific Bodies And Experts To Generate Evidence; Develop Norms, Standards And Guidelines; And Strengthen Technical Support For Countries. Pacific Island Countries Are Among WproS Priority Countries Where We Aim To Coordinate At Strategic And Technical Level Further Support For The Implementation Of The Framework For Accelerating Action To Fight Amr, Including Endorsement And Implementation Of Amr National Action Plan And Setting A System For Antimicrobial Consumption Monitoring. Furthermore, Wpro Has Established Western Pacific Regional Antimicrobial Consumption Surveillance System (Wpracss) To Support Amc/Amu Monitoring Across The Western Pacific Region With The Aim Of Increasing Multi-Stakeholder Accountability And Strengthening Stewardship Of Antimicrobials And Improving Health Outcomes. Purpose/Specific Objective Of The Activity Samoa Ministry Of Health Requested Who To Hire A Consultant To Support Finalization Of Amr National Action Plan And Other Amr Related Activities, Including Strengthening Antimicrobial Consumption Monitoring To Inform Policy And Clinical Practice Terms Of References Include: Support Finalization, Endorsement And Implementation Of National Action Plan On Amr For Samoa Through Consultation With Relevant Sectors. Support Development Of A Monitoring And Evaluation Framework Of Nap Support Development Of The National Level System For Antimicrobial Consumption Monitoring With Support From The Western Pacific Regional Antimicrobial Consumption Surveillance System (Wpracss) In Samoa. Support Development Of The Hospital Level System For Antimicrobial Consumption Monitoring With Support From Wpracss. Submission Of National-Level And Hospital-Level Antimicrobial Consumption Data To Wpraccs. Provide Any Other Amr Related Support To Samoa, As Requested By The Functional Supervisor. Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Under The Supervision Of Who Samoa Co And Dhs/Emt/Wpro, The Consultant Will Support Samoa Moh Mainly Clinical, Laboratory And Pathology Services, Deliver The Following Outputs: Output 1. Finalization And Endorsement Of National Action Plan On Amr Deliverable 1.1 Draft National Action Plan On Amr Deliverable 1.2 Finalized And Endorsed National Action Plan On Amr Deliverable 1.3 M&E Framework Reviewed And Accepted By Ministries Output 2. National Level Antimicrobial Consumption (Amc) Monitoring Deliverable 2.1 Development Of National Level Amc System Using Importation Data Deliverable 2.2 Submission Of National Level Amc Data To Wpracss Deliverable 2.3 Development Of Feedback Report From National Level Amr Data To Inform Policy And Clinical Practice Output 3. Hospital Level Amc Monitoring Deliverable 3.1 Development Of Hospital Level Amc System At Ttm Hospital Deliverable 3.2 Submission Of Hospital Level Amc Data To Wpracss Deliverable 3.3 Development Of Feedback Report From Hospital Level Amr Data To Inform Policy And Clinical Practice Output 4. Technical Report Deliverable 4.1 Submission Of Monthly Progress Report Deliverable 4.2 Submission Of Final Technical Report At The End Of Term Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: BachelorS Degree In Medicine, Pharmacy, Clinical Microbiology Or Similar Academic Qualifications. Experience Essential: At Least 5 (Five) Years Of Clinical Or Pharmaceutical Practice And/Or Relevant Experience In Public Health. Desirable: Previous Experience With Antimicrobial Resistance. Experience Working In Government And The Un Systems Technical Skills & Knowledge Knowledge Of Antimicrobial Resistance; Experience Working In/With Low- And Middle-Income Countries; Excellent Communication Skills; Excellent Organizational And Scheduling Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills With The Ability To Build Strong Relationships With A Variety Of Stakeholders Across Different Sectors Excellent Analytical And Presentation Skills Self-Discipline With The Ability To Work With Autonomy And As Part Of A Team Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point Etc) Languages Fluent In English And Samoan Is Essential. Competencies Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way Producing Results Moving Forward In A Changing Environment Fostering Integration And Teamwork Knowing And Managing Yourself Additional Information: The Contractor Will Work In Close Collaboration With Who Samoa Co, Dps And Dhs/Emt/Wpro Located In Samoa. The Contractor Will Be Based In Who Samoa Co And/Or The Ministry Of Health In Samoa. Duration Of Contract Is For 7 Months Until 31 September 2022 Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit The Following Documents To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < [email protected] > By 30 January 2022 Curriculum Vitae Expression Of Interest (Cover Letter). The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Fee And Availability. Please Use Tender Notice No. 164072 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.