Grade : No grade
Contractual Arrangement : External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 3.5 months
Job Posting : Dec 18, 2022, 2:56:19 AM
Closing Date : Jan 1, 2023, 4:59:00 PM
Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo
Organization : World Health Organization and Other Entities
Schedule : Full-time
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* Purpose of the Consultancy
The purpose of the consultancy is to support EMRO in the development of the
regional implementation framework to defeat meningitis by 2030, including the
identification of targeted countries to prioritize to implement the global
roadmap to defeat meningitis by 2030.
* Background
Despite successful efforts to control meningitis in several regions of the
world, meningitis continues to cause up to 2.5 million yearly cases. It kills
250 000 people annually, leaving one in five affected individuals with long-
term devastating sequelae. Meningitis epidemics are unpredictable and cause
massive disruption to communities and health-systems.
In November 2020, the Seventy-Third World Health Assembly approved the global
road map to defeat meningitis by 2030 (resolution WHA73.9). While the road map
addresses all meningitis regardless of the cause, it primarily focuses on the
main causes of acute bacterial meningitis. The road map includes three
visionary goals, which are to i) eliminate epidemics of bacterial meningitis
ii) reduce cases of vaccine-preventable bacterial meningitis by 50% and deaths
by 70% and iii) reduce disability and improve quality of life after meningitis
of any cause. It also sets five interconnected pillars, i) prevention and
epidemic control ii) diagnosis and treatment iii) disease surveillance iv)
care and support of those affected by meningitis and v) advocacy and
engagement.
WHO proposed that each region defines "targeted countries", expected to drive
success by demonstrating feasibility and impact of the roadmap. For relevant
implementation in the EMR, the global road map needs to be adapted to the
specificities of the region. Such specificities include epidemiology,
immunization schedules and coverage, health systems structure, functioning and
performance, health services delivery, surveillance systems, availability and
access to care for those living with disabilities and others.
A total of 3.5 months within this duration
Work to be performed:
Specific objectives
The specific objectives of the work are:
* To adapt the global road map for EMR into a regional implementation framework or regional plan
* To conduct a landscape analysis that will lead to the identification of targeted countries
* To support EMRO in the process of validation and endorsement of the regional road map.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications:
Experience:
Essential
Desirable
* Experience working in/or with some EMR countries
Location:
On-site consultant. Mostly in EMRO, IVP/DCD. Part of the work can be done
remotely upon consultation with the supervisor.
Medical clearance : The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a
medical certificate of fitness for work.
Travel (If travel is involved, a medical certificate of fitness for work
will be required.) 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 consultant 's responsibility to fulfil visa
requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.
Additional Information section
* This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
* Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
* Remuneration is in line with WHO consultant established rates
* Successful candidates will be included in the roster for consideration for future contractual engagement via a consultancy, as they become available. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee any future contractual relationship with WHO
* A written test may be used as a form of screening.
* If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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* WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
* WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
* Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
* WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
* Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant.
* WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.
* Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:
(a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;
(b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training
are provided;
(c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at
the time.