Roster for TA - Malaria Surveillance and Elimination

Contract

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Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this vacancy is to develop a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in this advertised roster for CDS programme, Nepal. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for the assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection to a SSA contract. There is no commitment on either side.

WHO Nepal Country Office supports the Government of Nepal (GoN) in formulation, implementation and evaluation of national health policies, strategies and plans as guided by the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2018-22. WHO Country Office collaborates with GoN and other relevant stakeholders to support their efforts to combat various communicable diseases, including the elimination of Malaria in Nepal. The National Malaria Elimination Program has made remarkable progress in reducing indigenous malaria cases, moving closer to the target of zero cases. Nepal remains firmly committed to the elimination of malaria by the year 2025.

Objective of the Position:

This position is to provide technical assistance to the provincial, district and municipality levels to support Malaria Elimination efforts, particularly by strengthening the surveillance activities as well as investigations and follow-up of malaria cases, facilitating malaria outbreak investigation and response as well as data reporting and data analysis at the provincial level and below.

Summary of assigned Duties:

Under the guidance of WHO Representative Nepal, the incumbent will work under the supervision of Team Lead (CDS, WCO Nepal) and NPO in collaboration with the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) and the Provincial Health Directorate.

1. The incumbent will perform the following deliverables during the assignment period:

2. Assist provincial and local counterparts in effectively planning, implementing, and monitoring interventions for malaria control and elimination, including:

• • Facilitating the development of microplanning and detailed action plans for malaria control and elimination at the sub-national level.
  • Supporting regular reporting of provincial malaria activities, including surveillance and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

3. Conduct field visit and onsite monitoring of Malaria Surveillance interventions at the Provincial, District and Local level Health Facilities and provide technical inputs to improve malaria data recording, reporting and disease surveillance.

4. Assist in strengthening malaria data at the provincial level, including:

• • HMIS reporting, systematic data analysis, data visualization, data interpretation.
  • Identifying and reporting evidence-based programmatic issues related to malaria.

7.Present key findings of malaria M&E and Surveillance (progress and challenges) at the Provincial level and suggest feasible operational oriented solutions/improvement plan

8.Facilitate and advocate for strengthening the support of provincial programs to improve malaria M&E and surveillance interventions at the district and local levels.

9. Coordinate and provide support at sub-national levels to ensure the implementation of Active Case Detection, Surveillance, Case Investigation, reporting, and follow up of Malaria cases.

10. Provide technical assistance to the Provincial Health Directorate, Health Offices and Local levels to conduct case investigations for all confirmed cases of malaria in line with national malaria surveillance guidelines.

11. Provide technical assistance to ensure that all active foci are timely investigated and responded to in accordance with the national guidelines.

12. Support to ensure timely notification of all cases to the Malaria Disease Information System (MDIS), with confirmed cases reported into DHIS-2 (HMIS/EWARS). Provide support to identify and correct any discrepancies in reported data.

13. Work closely with government counterparts for malaria elimination program at provincial, district, and local levels.to ensure the compilation and complete documentation of all forms related to Active Case Detection (ACD) and case investigations.

14. Assist in all the process of preparation and documentation that requires for the verification of malaria elimination in Nepal

15. Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual progress reports, including the number of cases investigated, case numbers and classifications, response and follow-up actions. Submit monthly report to the provincial health directorate, EDCD, and WHO Country Office.

16.Provide support for other Vector Borne Disease Program when needed.

17. Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor. This includes duty travel or duty-station reassignment on short notice as per the program requirements.

Qualification required:

Education:

Essential: Medical Graduate with Public Health Experience

Medical Graduation from an institution recognized by Nepal Medical Council with valid registration in the Nepal Medical Council

Desirable: Post-Graduate in Public Health or in an allied discipline.

Experience:

Essential: At least two years’ experience in public health programs including infectious disease control and surveillance at the national and sub national level.

Desirable:

Proven experience related to malaria control and elimination at the Provincial level

Proven experience in data management, analysis, data visualization and reporting related to infectious diseases

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-motivated with ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
• Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and techniques in public health and malaria interventions.
• Experience providing continuous mentorship and capacity-building support to health facility staffs and program implementers at provincial and local levels.
• Ability to participate actively and cooperatively in knowledge sharing forums at various levels and to coordinate with the GoN agencies and key stakeholders.
• Ability to collect and analyse technical data and information and to draw and present conclusions.
• Good writing skills in English and Nepali, including ability to write clear and concise progress report, analytical reports, plans and proposals.
• Technical expertise and overall attitude at work is required as mandatory competencies.

Other Skills (eg IT):

• Good computer skills including office software applications and basic statistical/database management.
• Ability to use digital tools to collect and process data/information.

WHO Competencies

• Producing results
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Use of Language Skills: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken language skills in English and Nepali

Grade: Level 8

Duty Station: Any Province in Nepal

Additional Information

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
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• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an 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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• Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.