Expression Of Interest For Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surveillance Consultant

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surveillance Consultant Deadline: 08-Jun-2022 23:59 (Gmt 8.00) Beijing, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong Lao Peoples Democratic Republic Achieved Its Polio-Free Status In 2000, But After Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus (Cvdpv) Outbreak In 2015-2016 Some Gaps Detected In Surveillance System And Sensitivity Of Polio Surveillance Has Declined Over The Last Five Years. Surveillance For Acute Flaccid Paralysis (Afp) Includes Rapid Reporting And Investigation Of All Cases Of Afp In Children < 15 Years Of Age, With Collection Of Two Stool Specimens Within 14 Days Of Paralysis Onset And Follow Up 60 Days After Onset For Due Cases For Evidence Of Residual Paralysis. Sensitive Surveillance For Afp With Quality Case Investigation And Adequate Stool Specimen Collection Are Essential For The Detection Of Wild Polio Virus (Wpv) Or Vdpv Circulation Thereby Leading Up To The Goal Of Polio Eradication. Afp Surveillance Is Also Critical For Documenting The Absence Of Poliovirus Circulation After The Detection Of Wpv Or Cvdpv In Lao Peoples Democratic Republic. As Part Of Enhancing The Quality And Sensitivity Of Afp Surveillance, The Who Lao Pdr Country Office Will Contract Vaccine Preventable Diseases (Vpds) Surveillance Consultant. This Position Will Be Contracted For At Least 1 Year, With The Potential For Renewal. This Vpds Consultant Will Work Under The Supervision Of The Who Country Office In Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, In Coordination With The National Center For Laboratory And Epidemiology (Ncle), National Immunization Programme (Nip) And The Who Regional Office. The Primary Objective Of This Consultancy Is To Improve The Quality And Sensitivity Of Afp And Other Vpds Surveillance At The National And Sub-National Levels. Additional Objectives Include Support Implementation Of Routine Immunization/Routine Immunization Activities (Including Adverse Events Following Immunization[Aefi]), Supplementary Immunization Activities (Sias) And Outbreak Response Activities If Required. Purpose/Specific Objective Of The Activity The Who Country Office In Lao Peoples Democratic Republic Is Seeking A Consultant To Provide Continuous Technical Assistance To The National Center For Laboratory And Epidemiology (Ncle) To Strengthen Performance Of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (Vpds) Surveillance. The Consultant Will Also Support The National Immunization Program (Nip) By Contributing To Planning, Implementation, Supervision And Evaluation Of Routine Immunization/Ri Activities (Including Adverse Events Following Immunization/[Aefi]), Supplementary Immunization Activities (Sias) And Outbreak Response Activities If Required. Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Output 1: Improve Quality And Sensitivity Of Afp And Other Vpds Surveillance Output 2: Strengthen Capacity Of National And Sub-National Staffs On Vpds Surveillance Output 3: Promote Effective Management And Regular Use Of Afp And Other Vpds Surveillance Data For Decision-Making Output 4: Improve Immunization Coverage And Quality Of Sias Output 5: Enhance National And Sub-National Coordination For Polio, Measles And Other Vpds Surveillance Methods To Carry Out The Activity Under The Overall Supervision Of The Wco/Lao Pdr Epi Team Lead And In Collaboration With The Wpro/Vdi Team Coordinator, The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For Completing The Following Tasks And Activities: Oversee And Ensure Timely And Accurate Planning, Implementation And Monitoring Of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (Afp) And Other Vpds Surveillance (Including Aefi), Training Of Province/District Surveillance Officers And Health Facility/Community Surveillance Focal Points. Liaise With Ministry Of Health, National Immunization Program (Nip), National Centre For Laboratory And Epidemiology (Ncle), Provincial Health Offices, District Health Offices And Relevant Partners For All Logistic Arrangements And For Field Activities. Participate In Planning, Implementation And Monitoring Of Routine Immunization, Sias And Measles Elimination Activities. Assist In Accelerating Activities To Improve The Quality Of Afp (Other Vpds) Surveillance; Including Training/Orientation Of National And Sub-National Staffs, Strengthening Facility/Community Based Active Surveillance For Afp And Other Vpds, As Well As Case Investigation And Follow-Up Of Due Cases. Assist Moh, Ncle/Nip, Provinces, And Districts In Conducting Outbreak Investigations For Polio/Measles Or Other Vpds. Support Ncle In Establishment Of Environmental Surveillance (Es) For Detection Of Polioviruses; Including Preparation Of Proposal, Provide Training, Site Selection, Regular Sample Collection, Storage And Shipment, Etc. Assist The Provinces And Districts In Identifying High-Risk Areas And Silent District(S)/Health Centres For Polio, Measles And Other Vpds To Improve The Immunization And Vpds Surveillance Activities In The Identified Areas. Assist Moh, Nip/Ncle, Provinces, Districts And Health Facilities In Recording, Reporting And Analysing Surveillance, Aefi, Immunization (Including Aefi) And Sias Data To Improve The Data Quality Management And Use Of Data For Decision-Making Process. Provide Regular Updates On Afp/Vpds Surveillance, Ri (Including Aefi), Case Response And Sias Activities To Vdi Team Lead With Draft Presentations And Reports As Requested. Conduct Regular Supportive Supervisory Field Visits On Afp And Other Vpds Surveillance And Share Feedback To Vdi Team Lead, Nip/Ncle, Provinces, Districts And Health Facilities. Facilitate/Attend Regular Coordination Meetings With Surveillance (Vpds), Immunization And Sias Implementing Partners. Assist Afp And Other Vpds Surveillance Guideline Review, Finalization, Printing And Dissemination. As Well As Assist The Preparation And Distribution Of Training Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (Sops), Job Aids And Other Materials Of Vpds Surveillance, Ri And Sias. Support In Developing And Conducting Vpds Surveillance Research Activities (Operational And/Or Implementation Research), Dissemination Of Findings And Using The Study Results For Decision Making In Vpds Surveillance. Assist The Vdi Team Lead In Any Other Related Tasks Assigned. Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: Undergraduate Degree In Medicine, Public Health Or Related Sciences And Postgraduate Degree In Public Health Or Related Discipline. Experience Essential: At Least 7 Years Of Experience Working In The Field Of Disease Prevention And Control Including Immunization, Afp And Other Vpds Surveillance And Outbreak Response Programs. Working Experience In Developing Countries, In World Health Organization Or Nongovernmental And/Or International Organization Is Highly Desirable. Technical Skills & Knowledge Thorough Knowledge Of And Experience In Managing Vaccine-Preventable Disease (Vpds) Surveillance, Including Afp And Measles, And Epidemiological Data Analyses. Conducting Risk Assessments For Polio, Measles And Other Vpds. Conducting Outbreak Investigations For Polio/Measles Or Other Vpds. Developing Guidelines, Training Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures For Afp, Measles And Other Vpds. Implementing Training On Surveillance, Immunization, Sias And/Or Outbreak Detection And Response Programs. Have Ability To Work Harmoniously In A Team, Adapt To A Diverse Education And Cultural Background And Maintain A High Standard Of Personal Conduct. Languages Proficiency In English Language Is Required (Read - Write - Speak) Additional Information Duration Of Contract: 1 Year Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv {For Individual Contractors} And Expression Of Interest {Cover Letter} To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < [email protected] > By 8 June 2022. 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. 175028 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted. Tender Link : Https://Www.Ungm.Org/Public/Notice/175028