Expression of Interest For Short Term Consultancy (Stc) Case Management

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Short Term Consultancy (Stc) Case Management Deadline: 31-May-2022 23:59 (Gmt 8.00) Beijing, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong On 31 December 2019, Who Was Informed Of Cases Of Pneumonia Of Unknown Cause Detected In Wuhan City, Hubei Province Of China. The Pathogen Was Subsequently Identified As A Sars Cov-2 And The Disease As Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) With Cases Detected Worldwide. On 31 January 2020, Who Declared The Event As A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern, And Covid-19 Was Subsequently Characterized As A Pandemic By The Who Director-General. As Cases Continue To Be Reported Globally, Enhanced Preparedness And Response Efforts Are Required In The Region. The Covid19 Response Operations In The Region Are Expected To Continue For Several Months. Purpose The Consultant Is Being Recruited To Provide Technical Assistance On Clinical Management To The Ongoing Covid-19 Response Activities In Papua New Guinea. Outbreak Response The Purpose Of This Emergency Deployment Is To Support Effective Country Response Operations Related To The Covid-19 Pandemic, With A Technical Focus On Clinical Management, As Part Of The Incident Management Team (Imt) Of The Who Country Office In Papua New Guinea. Duration: Start Date: June 2022 End Date: October 2022 Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Under The Overall Supervision Of The Incident Manager And The Who Representative And The Case Management Pillar Lead, The Consultant Will Provide Technical Assistance On Clinical Management And Infection Prevention And Control (Ipc) For Covid-19 Response Activities In The Following Areas: Ensure Close Coordination Between Clinical Management, Infection Prevention And Control, Laboratory Response, Surveillance And Logistics Teams. Contribute To Maintaining An Overview Of The Health-Related Situation In The Country, Analyse And Synthesise Incoming Field Information On Treatment, Health Facilities, And Health Workers, Ensure That Updates Are Provided On A Regular And Timely Basis To All Levels Of The Response Guideline Development In Collaboration With National Health Officials And Partner Organisations, Provide Technical Expertise And Operational Support For An Evidence-Informed And Timely Response To Covid-19 Case Management And Ipc, Ensuring That Clinical Management Priorities, Clinical Pathways, Protocols, And Activities Are Managed Effectively And In Compliance With Who Technical Guidelines Update Or Revise The Existing Clinical And Ipc Guidelines, Sops And Job Aids For The Health Care Workers And Iec Materials For Patients As Needed, Including To Manage Emerging Variants Of Concern And Introduce Evidence-Based Therapies Skills Based Training Support Provincial Trips To Improve Clinical Capacity Building And Specifically Covid-19 Management And Care Pathways. Support/Upskill Response Teams In Instituting Appropriate Case Management Measures Clinical Data Management Support The Country To Improve Clinical Case Reporting And Health System Utilisation Data From Facility Based And Home-Based Isolation Facilities Revise Or Update Training Materials And Tools For Patient Tracking And Reporting, And Contribute To Hcw Training Support The Maintenance Of A Clinical Cluster Database Of Activities And Workplans. Others Collaborate With The National Emt Coordinator And International Emt Team To Develop The National Emt Team. Provide Technical Inputs To Strategic Communications And To The Risk Communications And Community Engagement Team, Including Talking Points, Iec Materials Etc, And To Manage Misinformation And Disinformation Support National Counterparts In Recovery Phase Planning Towards Long-Term Strengthening Of Clinical Services In Accordance With The Who Western Pacific Region Recommended Road To Recovery From Covid-19 Perform Any Other Incident-Specific Related Duties, As Required By The Incident Manager Or Who Country Representative Deliverables: Regular Progress Briefings At Who Imt Meetings On The Work Of The Case Management And Ipc Cell Against Deliverables Case Management Inputs Into Operational Planning And Budgeting Contribution To Donor Reports Interim (Monthly) Progress And Travel Reports Submission Of A Report At The End Of The Consultancy (Within One Week Of Contract Completion). Technical Supervision The Selected Consultant Will Work Under The Supervision Of The Case Management Cluster Lead And The Incident Manager. Responsible Officer: Dr Anup Gurung, A/Whe Coordinator Manager: Dr Sevil Huseynova, Who Representative Qualifications And Experience Education Essential: Advanced University Degree (MasterS Level Or Above) In The Medicine Or Nursing Field, With A Focus On Infectious Diseases From A World Higher Education Database (Whed) Accredited/Recognised Institute Desirable: Qualification In Specialised Medicine Or Nursing, Advanced University Degree In Public Health, Additional Professional Training/Specialization In Health Systems, Hospital Management, Training, And Education, And/Or Other Related Area, And Completion Of The Who Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell Training Course. Experience Required: At Least Five Years Practical Experience, At The National And/Or International Levels, In The Development, Advocacy, Planning, Implementation Of Case Management And Clinical Care Activities/Infectious Diseases In Outbreak, Disaster Or Humanitarian Emergency Desired: Experience In Epidemiology, Research, And Analysis, And/Or The Development Of Training Tools And Databases For Monitoring And Evaluation Purposes Skills / Technical Skills And Knowledge Excellent Communication Skills Excellent Analytical, Planning, And Organizational Skills Ability To Work In A Team With Limited Supervision Ability To Work Under Pressure Good Computer Skills In Microsoft Office, Use Of Spreadsheets Language Requirements: Proficient In Written And Spoken English. Knowledge Of Tok Pisin Would Be An Advantage. Competencies Building And Promoting Partnerships Across The Organization And Beyond Moving Forward In A Changing Environment Ensuring The Effective Use Of Resources Fostering Integration And Teamwork Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way Additional Information Place Of Assignment Port Moresby Medical Clearance The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. Travel Travel May Be Planned During The Period Of Consultancy When Necessary. 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. Visas Requirements: It Is The ConsultantS Responsibility To Fulfil Visa Requirements And Ask For Visa Support Letter(S) If Needed. Eligibility Its 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 May 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. 174310 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/174310