Consultant - NAPHS, PIP/CPI, WPRO
Provide technical support for pandemic preparedness plans and health security assessments.
This opening expired 3 years ago.
Do not try to apply for this job.
Overview
Provide technical support for pandemic preparedness plans and health security assessments.
You have:
- Advanced educational degree (Masters or above) in public health, epidemiology or medicine.
- At least 7 years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in the field of health emergency preparedness and response.
- Recognized experience in development of pandemic preparedness plans; and conducting IHR review tools including IAR/AAR related to public health emergency capacities.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential.
- Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
..
1. Purpose of consultancy
A short-term consultant is being recruited to provide technical support to update/develop pandemic preparedness plans (Influenza); National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) through conducting of Intra Action Review (IAR) to identify gaps in preparedness and response for improvement.
2. Background As component of the IHR monitoring and evaluation framework, IAR/AAR (After Action Review) have been identified as an effective tool in identifying strengths and areas that need strengthening in the development and implementation of preparedness and response measures. The policy brief for strengthening pandemic preparedness planning for respiratory pathogens has made clear that IAR/AAR should be carried out regularly by countries to identify areas for improvement. This consultancy will aim to support selected countries to run IARs to identify gaps for updating national health security plans, including pandemic influenza preparedness plans.
3. Deliverables
Deliverable 1: Key findings from desk review of NAPHS and influenza pandemic preparedness plans for updates.
Deliverable 2: IARs conducted and finding reported to support NAPHS and influenza pandemic preparedness plans.
Deliverable 3: Summary report of IARs findings developed in consultation with the Responsible Officer.
Deliverable 4: Final draft outline of NAPHS, and influenza pandemic preparedness plans for supported countries.
4. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Qualifications required • Advanced educational degree (Masters or above) in public health, epidemiology or medicine.
Experience required • Essential: At least 7 years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in the field of health emergency preparedness and response, country capacity strengthening and assessment, outbreak management and response coordination. Recognized experience in development of pandemic preparedness plans; and conducting IHR review tools including IAR/AAR related to public health emergency capacities. • Desirable: Experience of designing and conducting IHR relevant exercise at regional or international level. Experience in developing NAPHS and/or influenza pandemic preparedness plans.
Skills and technical knowledge • Comprehensive knowledge of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and public health emergency management • Excellent skills in the development of national preparedness and response plans • Strong understanding of current efforts to strengthen global preparedness, including recommendations made by various international bodies • Excellent skills in the conducting, monitoring and evaluation of review process • Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to quickly formulate integrated plans to address public health emergencies.
Language requirements • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
5. Location
Remote-based with possible travel to Manila and/or countries of support.
6. Travel
The consultancy will be carried out remotely, but with possible travel to Manila, Philippines and/or other Member States in the Western Pacific region.
- 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with health emergency preparedness at both national and international levels? | This question assesses your experience in diverse environments which is crucial for this consultancy. | Highlight specific projects or roles where you contributed significantly to health emergency preparedness. |
| How do you approach evaluating national health security plans? | The interviewer is looking for your methodology and understanding of evaluation processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to conduct After Action Reviews (AAR)? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a pandemic preparedness plan you developed or contributed to? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep updated with current global health regulations and recommendations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 3 years ago
-
Updated 1 year ago
-
Source:
who.int
