Expression of Interest for Short Term Consultancy (Stc) Epidemiologist For Technical Support To National Malaria Control Programme

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Short Term Consultancy (Stc) Epidemiologist For Technical Support To National Malaria Control Programme In Lao Pdr Deadline: 11-Jul-2022 23:59 (Gmt 7.00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta Background In The Discussion With The Centre For Malariology, Parasitology And Entomology (Cmpe), Lao Pdr It Was Agreed That Who Should Strengthen Its Role In Technical Support At The Provincial Level To: 1. Strengthen Program Coordination And Ensure Full Implementation Of Malaria National Strategic Plan Interventions; And 2. Support Implementation Of An Aggressive Approach To Impacting Malaria Transmission And Depleting Parasite Reservoirs In Populations With The Highest Risk Of Exposure To Malaria. In Order To Fulfill This Role, Who Is Recruiting An Epidemiologist To Support The 2 X Unv Provincial Malaria Officers That Are Both Deployed To Support The Five Southern High Malaria Incidence Provinces. This Position Will Be Supervised By The International Technical Officer (Team Leader For Malaria, Tb And Hiv) And Will Work Closely With The Two Malaria National Officers. Purpose/Specific Objective Of The Activity Support Subnational Program Coordination And Ensure Full Implementation Of Malaria National Strategic Plan Interventions, Especially Within The Malaria Surveillance And Response Work Stream; And Work With Who Ssas To Support And Build Capacity To Implement The Accelerator Strategies That Are Being Deployed In The Highest Burden Areas With The Objective Of Depleting Parasite Reservoirs In Populations With Increased Risk Of Malaria. Support Subnational Malaria Programs To Conduct Regular Epidemiological Analysis, Mapping And Reporting Of Malaria Transmission, Focusing On Villages That Are Recording Outbreaks, Or Are At Risk Of Outbreak. Work With These Teams To Rapidly Develop Appropriate Response Plans, Implement The Interventions According To Protocols And Ensure Adequate. Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out The Epidemiologist Consultant Will Be Expected To Travel An Extensive Amount Of Time In The Five High Burden Provinces (Salavan, Savanakhet, Sekong, Champassack, Attapue) And Will Support And Coordinate Activities With Implementing Partners At Provincial, District, Health Facillity And Community Levels. Methods To Carry Out The Activity Output/S Output 1 - Surveillance And Response Policy, Coordination, Programme Management: Improve Capacity Of Subnational Malaria Units In Surveillance And Response, Particularly In Terms Of Programmatic And Operational Management. Activity 1: Work With Cmpe, Who And Partners To Support The Revision Of The Burden Reduction Surveillance And Response Guidelines, As Well As The Associated Sops And Training Materials. Activity 2: Strengthen Coordination Amongst Each Level Of The Program And Ensure Optimal Implementation Of Surveillance And Response Activities And The Routine Reporting Of These Activities As Per Protocols And Best Practise; Activity 3: Build Program Management Capacity At The Provincial And District Levels, Especially In Relation To Stock Management And Prevention Of Stout Outs; Activity 4: Work With Subnational Teams To Prepare And Actively Participate In The Routine Management Meetings With Central Level Malaria Program (Cmpe) To Discuss Implementation Progress, Challenges, Outcomes And Practical Next Steps; Output 2 Building Capacity For Implementation Of Accelerator Strategies And Improve Understanding Of Transmission Drivers In High Burden Areas: Activity 1: Epidemiological Analysis And Mapping Of Cases And Transmission Areas (Village, Sub-Village, Cultivation Settlements Etc). Report Findings, Including Transmission Profiles Outlining Locations Of High-Risk Populations, Seasonal And Cultural Behaviour Of High Risk Populations And Locations Where Transmission Is Occurring. Activity 2: Build Capacity Of Cmpe, Provincial And District Malaria Programs And Supporting Csos To Independently Perform Monthly Epidemiological Analysis (Including Mapping) And Routine Reports To Better Identify Transmission Areas. Activity 3: Technical Support And Capacity Building Of Who Ssas And Moh On Implementing Accelerator Strategies. Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: University Degree In Medicine, Science Or Equivalent With Postgraduate Degree In Public Health Or Epidemiology From An Accredited/Recognized Institute. Experience Essential: Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Work Experience Required. An Experience In Who Or Other Un Organizations, Working On Communicable Diseases Is Desirable. Experience Working Lao And With The National Malaria Program Is Also Desirable. Technical Skills & Knowledge Experience Training Of Staff To Build Their Capacity For Their Role, Particularly In Emergency Operations Ability To Work Harmoniously As A Member Of A Team, Adapt To Diverse Educational And Cultural Backgrounds And Maintain A High Standard Of Personal Conduct Ability To Work Independently Under Pressure And To Deliver High-Quality Work On-Time Strong Communication And Interpersonal Skills Good Oral And Written Communication Skills Good Computer Skills On Using Microsoft Word, Excel, Ppt Languages Essential: High Degree Of Competency In Reading, Writing And Spoken English. Competencies Teamwork Respecting And Promoting Individual And Cultural Differences Communication Moving Forward In A Changing Environment Additional Information Contract Duration 6 Months (31 July 2022 1 Feb 2023) Place Of Assignment Mixture Of Remote And In Country (Lao). Exact Schedules And Dates Will Be Determined As Part Of Contract Negotiation, However It Is Planned For The Consultant To Spend Some Significant Time In Country To Conduct Training Exercises. Eligible Applicants Individual Applicants Only 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 11 July 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. 177050 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted. [Disclaimer: The Above Text Is Machine Translated. For Accurate Information Kindly Refer The Original Document.] Tender Link : Https://Www.Ungm.Org/Public/Notice/177050