Stop TB Partnership - Digital Health Specialist (Roster Recruitment - retainer contract)

Contract

This is a IICA-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-2 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS hosts the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership Secretariat (STBP) as of 1 January 2015, in Geneva, Switzerland. The vision of the Stop TB Partnership is to realize the goal of elimination of Tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB by ensuring that every TB patient has access to effective diagnosis, treatment and cure; stopping transmission of TB; reducing the inequitable social and economic toll of TB; and developing and implementing new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic tools and strategies. The Stop Partnership is uniquely positioned to support the development and further implementation by partners of the current and future Global Plan, acting as a coordinator and catalyst for the range of partners engaged in the fight against TB.

Founded in 2001, the Stop TB Partnership's mission is to serve every person who is vulnerable to TB and ensure that high-quality treatment is available to all who need it. Stop TB partners include international and technical organizations, government programme, research and funding agencies, foundations, NGOs, civil society and community groups and the private sector.

The Stop TB Partnership is hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Functional Responsibilities

The Stop TB Partnership launched the Digital Health Technology (DHT) Hub in November 2020 to catalyze the global adoption of evidence-based digital health technologies and ensure that they can be utilized to the fullest of their potential for the advancement of the Global Plan to End TB by 2030. The DHT hub is built on years of experience in facilitating the introduction and implementation of TB digital health technologies, and will build upon the Stop TB Partnership’s role as a convener of countries, technical partners, technology developers and donors to further advance the development and implementation of tools.

The DHT Hub will coordinate and build upon the various digital health technology initiatives and projects within the Stop TB Partnership, and initially focus on the following key areas:

1. Build and expand the knowledge and experience base of the appropriate use of digital health technologies
2. Provide technical support to country programme, implementing partners, and civil society and communities to implement and scale proven and evidence-based digital health technologies for the TB response
3. Lay the necessary foundation in TB affected countries for the optimal scale-up, equitable access, and appropriate use of digital health technologies
4. Catalyze the rapid roll-out of digital health technologies by providing fit-for-purpose capital and technical support to small- and medium-enterprises and start-ups, particularly from TB affected countries

The initial technological areas of focus of the DHT Hub include but are not limited to the following classes of technologies:

1. Diagnostics connectivity solutions;
2. Artificial intelligence-powered computer-aided detection software for use with chest X-ray;
3. Ultraportable digital x-ray systems;
4. Digital patient support technologies;
5. Bioinformatics for next generation sequencing analyses;
6. Digital monitoring tools for the community (e.g. OneImpact);
7. Diagnostics network mapping and analyses.

One of the initiatives of the DHT Hub is the New Tools Project under implementation by the Stop TB Partnership, which will provide multiple new digital health technologies to high TB burden countries. The Project will entail development of global practical guidance and tools to facilitate project implementation in countries as well as country-specific support for adoption, customization and effective use of products.

To support the work of the DHT Hub, the Stop TB Partnership is aiming to build a roster of consultants with technical expertise in specific digital health technologies to serve as a resource for country adoption and implementation of products and for the development of technology landscapes and global-level and country-level implementation guidance and tools.

The specific responsibilities of the Digital Health Specialist Consultant include:

1. Leads the development of global-level implementation guidance, training curricula and other implementation tools for specific classes of digital health technologies, coordinating inputs from technology developers, early implementers, and Stop TB teams
2. Conducts analyses of product landscapes and provides recommendations and evaluations of performance for specific classes of digital health technologies, providing up-to-date information on product operational and performance characteristics and specifications
3. Provides technical assistance to Stop TB, countries and technical partners in adoption and implementation of digital health technologies including product-specific technologies, including:

• in-country and remote technical assistance and trainings
• development of country-specific guidance documents, operational plans, tools and training curricula
• analysis of datasets produced by various technologies and development of reports or dashboards, as required

The consultant will be required to travel 1/3 of the time (following COVID19 guidance on international travel). Monitoring and process controls

Stop TB will engage consultants from the roster when requests are received for technical assistance from countries on a specific digital health technology or when Stop TB is embarking on activities to develop a digital health technology-specific implementation guide, training curricula or related tool, to analyze product landscapes or to evaluate performance of products.

A consultant will be selected based on expertise and experience around use of a specific technology and engagement with countries, and for travel, may be selected based on geographical proximity.

Possible deliverables from consultancies may include: for technical assistance, starting implementation of a product in a country, a country implementation monitoring report, a country implementation plan, or an analyzed data set; product landscapes or evaluations; implementation guides, training curricula or related tools.

Compensation

The consultant will be engaged on a retainer contract based on a daily fee and for a limited amount of days within a defined period of time.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• An Advanced University Degree (Masters degree or equivalent) preferably in a health-related or technology-related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience;

OR - A First-level University Degree (Bachelors degree or equivalent) preferably in a health-related or technology related discipline with 7 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in development or implementation of digital health technology products, including at least one of the following classes of technologies:

• Diagnostics connectivity solutions
• Digital X-ray and software for the computer-aided detection of TB using artificial intelligence
• Ultra-portable digital x-ray
• Digital patient support tools
• Bioinformatic tools for next-generation sequencing analyses
• Digital monitoring tools for the community (e.g. OneImpact)
• Diagnostics network mapping and analyses

Absence of current conflict of interest

Implementation experience using one of the aforementioned digital health technologies in at least two countries is desired.

Implementation experience using at least two products within one of the aforementioned technology classes is desired.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required.

Knowledge of French is an asset.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA) Home-based Retainer
2. Contract level: IICA-2 (ICS-10)
3. Contract duration: retainer up until 30th of June 2021, renewable subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Qualified candidates from TB affected countries are strongly encouraged to apply. See here the list of countries:http://www.stoptb.org/countries/tbdata.asp
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Qualified candidates from TB affected countries are strongly encouraged to apply. See here the list of countries: http://www.stoptb.org/countries/tbdata.asp

Qualified candidates from TB affected countries are strongly encouraged to apply. See here the list of countries: http://www.stoptb.org/countries/tbdata.asp

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.