Expression of Interest For Short Term Consultancy (Stc) The National Expert Epidemiologist

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Short Term Consultancy (Stc) The National Expert Epidemiologist Deadline: 31-May-2022 23:59 (Gmt 8.00) Beijing, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong The Who Papua New Guinea (Png) Country Office (Wco) Is Supporting The Government Of Papua New Guinea To Build Back Better And Prepare For The Worst-Case Scenarios Towards Attaining Universal Health Coverage And Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (Sdgs). The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Realized The Potential Of Multi-Sectoral Approach To Achieving Sdg 3 Good Health And Well-Being And The Other Sdgs. To Build On This Experience And Leverage On These Partnerships To Achieve Keeping All People Of Png Safe Beyond 2020, And To Realize The Png Vision 2050; Disaster And Emergency Preparedness And Response Capacities Is Fundamental To Building The Health Sector Resilience. Improvement In The Health Sector In Png Is Foundational To Attaining Health For All. Under The Who Thematic Priority: Health Security, Including Antimicrobial Resistance; It Calls For Advancing Health Security Capacities To Keep The World Safe. The Wco Is Supporting Png To Assess, Prepare, Improve, And Respond To Health Emergencies. The Consultant Is Expected To Enhance The Capacity Of The Ndoh Public Health Division, Disease Control & Surveillance Branch In The Area Of Epidemiology, Field Epidemiology, Outbreak Preparedness And Response, And Health Emergency Information Management System. Purpose To Support The Public Health Division Of The National Department Of Health To Enhance The Emergency And Outbreak Preparedness And Response Capacities Within The Health Sector. The Fetp Convener And National Expert Epidemiologist Through Support To The Surveillance, Emergency & Response Is Responsible To Support The Field Epidemiology, Health Emergency Information Management, And Health Security Systems Strengthening. Further, To Strengthen Capacity For Public Health In Disaster Management And Diseases Outbreaks, Through The Development Of Relevant Public Health Strategies, Action Plans, And Information Systems. This Position Is Based At The National Control Centre (Ncc). Duration Start Date: June 2022 End Date: October 2022 Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The National Expert Epidemiologist Will Provide Direct Technical Assistance And Support To The Public Health Division Of The Ndoh. The Specific Outputs Expected Under This Stc Are: Provide Technical Support To The Surveillance, Emergency & Response Unit In Enhancing Active Surveillance For Covid 19. Provide Technical Support To The Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program. Provide Technical Support And Capacity Building Of Health Workers At National, Sub-National, And Local Level In The Areas Of Health Security And Outbreak Response Working Along With The Rapid Response Training. Lead/ Provide Technical Assistance To Enter Surveillance, Case Management And Lab Data Into The Integrated Disease Platforms And Improve Reporting From The 22 Provinces. Ensure That Data Is Triangulated, Analysed And Sitreps Are Drafted As Required By The Ncc Lead / Provide Ta For Monitoring The Epidemiological Curve, Plan For Future Surge And Design Early Warning Systems, Risk Analysis For Outbreaks At The Provincial Level. Work With The Data Modelling Team, Harmonize The Present Epidemiological Intelligence And Improve The Outputs As Per Request By The Ncc /Ims. Advanced Engagement Of Multi-Sectoral Stakeholders To Accelerate Implementation Of Core International Health Regulations (2005) Capacities In Png. Provide Technical Leadership To Strategically Execute The Asia Pacific Strategy For Emerging Diseases And Public Health Emergencies (Apsed) Iii In Png. Provide Technical Advice And Support, Guidance And Mentorship To Establish The National Health Security Committee For Png As Well As The Surveillance Pillar At The Ncc. Work Alongside Short Term Goarn Deployees And Ensure Specific Handovers And Orientations Are Delivered Upon Their Deployments. Perform Any Other Relevant Duties As Required. Technical Supervision The Contractual Party Will Work Under The Supervision Of: Responsible Officer: Dr Anup Gurung, A/Whe Coordinator Manager: Dr Sevil Huseynova, Who Representative Qualifications & Experience Education Pre-Requisite: Post-Graduate Degree (Phd Or Masters) In Epidemiology And/Or Public Health. Experience Minimum Of 15 Years Experience In Epidemiology And Public Health, Surveillance, Burden Of Disease And Emergency Operations. Skill/Technical Skills And Knowledge Expert Knowledge In Ihr 2005, Apsed Iii, Diseases Outbreaks And Disaster Management. Excellent Health Information Management Skills Excellent Writing And Communication Skills. Expert Experience In Developing High Level Reports, Strategically Planning, And Engagement. Languages Excellent Knowledge Of Spoken And Written English. Competencies Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Diplomacy, Technically Competent With Ability To Produce Results In A Timely Manner. Additional Information Payment Schedule Monthly Based On Reporting Against Expected Outputs. Work Schedule Please Be Advised That This Role Is Scheduled For 10 Days A Month Working Period. Place Of Assignment The Consultancy Will Be In Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Medical Clearance The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. Travel The Work Might Require Frequent Travel To Provinces In Papua New Guinea. 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. Eligibility It Is Noted That This Consultancy Is Applicable To Papua New Guinea Nationals Only Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit The Following Documents To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < [email protected] > By 31 March 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. 174311 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted. Who Prides Itself On A Workforce That Adheres To The Highest Ethical And Professional Standards And That Is Committed To Put The Who Values Charter Into Practice. Who Has Zero Tolerance Towards Sexual Exploitation And Abuse (Sea), Sexual Harassment And Other Types Of Abusive Conduct (I.E., Discrimination, Abuse Of Authority And Harassment). All Members Of The Who Workforce Have A Role To Play In Promoting A Safe And Respectful Workplace And Should Report To Who Any Actual Or Suspected Cases Of Sea, Sexual Harassment And Other Types Of Abusive Conduct. To Ensure That Individuals With A Substantiated History Of Sea, Sexual Harassment Or Other Types Of Abusive Conduct Are Not Hired By The Organization, Who Will Conduct A Background Verification Of Final Candidates. [Disclaimer: The Above Text Is Machine Translated. For Accurate Information Kindly Refer The Original Document.] Tender Link : Https://Www.Ungm.Org/Public/Notice/174311