Malaria Control Specialist-Consultancy (For Non South Sudanese)

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The Malaria Control Specialist reports to the Project Manager for guidance and general supervision. The supports the development and preparation of the health programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of a sector of the health programme (under Child Health Output) within the country programme. The Malaria Control Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework and specifically support the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance to the NMCP in developing/updating Integrated strategies for Malaria vector Control Response.
• Support promotion of the IVM approach in South Sudan, including on new tools and technologies in the context of the Global Vector Control Response.
• Guide the NMCP to develop strategy for preparedness and response to outbreaks, in collaboration with the relevant units in the MoH.
• Coordinate collection and analysis of data and all relevant information on Malaria vector control.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to the NMCP and stakeholders in developing and implementing research proposals on various aspects of entomology and vector control in collaboration with relevant partners.
• Identify and contribute to technical assistance and capacity building activities for the NMCP in line with WHO guidance and strategies, including the development of training materials;
• Support training and/or refresher courses for national programme staff and partners on control of VBDs, in close collaboration with broader initiatives.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Malaria control activities in South Sudan in an integrated manner including capacity building activities
• Organize the NMCP activities in line with workplan for implementation of Malaria control in South Sudan including participating in technical meetings, track progress and address challenges/constraints for successful implementation of activities of the NMCP;
• Monitor implementation of vector control and case management activities in South Sudan and provide technical inputs
• Provide technical guidance in the development of a comprehensive malaria related information system, compiling and collating data from the field, ensuring timely reporting of activities and dissemination of related information on vector control and case management policies and strategies including entomological surveillance and promoting IVM approach;
• Support the development and dissemination of appropriate communication and advocacy materials, information packages and guidelines to engage, educate and empower communities in sustainable behavioral change programmes.

• Support the implementation and monitoring of Malaria control activities in South Sudan in an integrated manner including capacity building activities

• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required

• To support adaptation, dissemination, use and monitoring of norms and standards related to vector and arthropod-borne disease prevention and control, providing expertise and developing/revising of guidelines for South Sudan.
• Support the Preparation, coordination and supervision by the NMCP of the campaign including development of a robust micro plan with community participation with clear programme goals, objectives, and strategies and results based on results-based planning methodology (RBM).
• Manage weekly campaign coordination meetings between UNICEF, sub-recipient and NMCP to discuss progress, challenges and mitigation measures to ensure smooth execution of the Malaria Grant and positive publicity with all stakeholders.
• Support the compliance of campaign reporting systems and procedures (including scaling up electronic reporting) as per schedule and deadline and assist the implementing partner as necessary to ensure report accuracy and understanding of UNICEF and GF rules and regulations
• Support the NMCP with the proper documentation and accountability of the LLIN distribution, efficient sign off by the state authorities and data entry into DHIS2 of the distributed nets and reconciliation of all nets by the sub-recipient and UNICEF M&E staff respectively and final sign off by the NMCP and UNICEF to ensure adherence to Global Fund accountability procedures, flexibilities and the current distribution methodology adapted for distribution in emergencies like Covid-19
• Document best practices and campaign challenges and need to implement any alternative delivery mechanisms in case of emergencies like flooding, influx of IDPs or intercommunal violence. If there are risks identified, coordinate discussion with UNICEF management, sub-recipient and NMCP for resolution and informing future campaigns
• Provide technical support to the UNICEF country office in the NFM3 grant PR deliverables by supporting and providing inputs to the required documentation and determination of commodity and programming requirements.

Minimum Qualifications required:

• Public Health or Post graduate study in Clinical or Community Health

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required

• Advance University degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, paediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field
• A minimum of 5 or more years of relevant professional experience in management, coordination and technical expertise, preferably with a track record of successful Infectious disease program management.
• Experience in health program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset
• Experience working in the region is an asset
• Diplomacy, conflict management, flexibility, understanding of local cultural and social practices are key success factors for this consultancy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and report writing.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and proven interpersonal skills

All applications must be submitted with detailed financial and technical proposal

Payment Schedule

Payment will be done upon delivery of key task and submission of all necessary reports as stipulated in the detailed Terms of Reference.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.