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Background

The English Skills Development and Leadership Management Programme (later called as Communication and Leadership Management Programme) began in June
1986 and trained health professionals from Member States and areas of the Western Pacific Region until 2003.  For the first eight years of the programme, the objective of the Centre was to deliver a programme focusing on English language communication, which was then shifted toward building leadership and management capacity.  In the 17 years of operation of the Centre (1986-2003), almost 450 participants from mainly seven countries and areas (Cambodia, China, Japan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mongolia, the Republic of Korea and Viet Nam) completed the programme which improved English skills and broadened the knowledge of WHO while fostering collaboration among officers of the WHO Western Pacific Region.

Recognizing the need for improving skills in communicating in global health area in some countries in the Western Pacific Region (WPR), the World Health Organization re-established the Global Health Learning Centre (GHLC) in 2014.  The mission of the centre is to build capacity of mid-level health officials to understand global health issues and to participate in international forums and contribute to the global health arena.

Mission of the Center - To develop the knowledge and skills of mid-level health professionals to enable them to better engage in international discussions (in the English language) and contribute to the global health agenda.

Learning objectives - To develop the ability of participants to critique and comment on global health policy documents; identify how they can be translated into policy options relevant to the participants' national context and contribute to global and national health discussions.

Since it's re-establishment in 2014, 72 participants have completed the course.  In 2018, the GHLC is in its fifth year is expected to host up to 30 participants from the Western Pacific Region countries. The programme comprises 2 modules: A) English language for health course; and B) technical course on global health issues.

The learning objectives of GHLC are as follows:

• Module 1:  improve participants ability to critique and comment on global health policy documents in English;
• Module 2:  develop participant’s ability to translate global health strategies into policy options that are relevant to the participants’ national context

Tasks

The Consultant’s objective: To manage a comprehensive and participatory delivery of Module B that maximizes interaction of participants and develop their skills in technical discussion to effectively contribute in international fora on health and development issues.  
The consultant will support the achievement of the  Global Health Learning Centre 2018 program objectives, including:

• in coordination with Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) to design and develop the technical programme on global health topics by including a balance of technical and social competencies sessions.
• coordinate the operations of technical trainings, summarize sessions, synthesize lessons learned, facilitate participant's understanding of various technical sessions to ensure coherence of topics in accordance with the overall work of WHO.    
• facilitate participants in identifying an appropriate (Module B) project that is applicable to their country context, assist in developing project proposals and providing mentoring and coaching throughout the course.
• coordinate with the English language communication provider (Module A) and ISD the preparation of participants during the transition period between Module A and Module B.
• undertake an end of course review, prepare report and make recommendations for improvements and sustainability.

Working relationships

• Directly supervised by Education and Capacity Development (ECD) Technical Officer and ISD Coordinator.
• Supported by ECD Administrative Officer and Fellowships Assistant GHLC

Required profile of the consultant:

Education and Experience

Essential

• Post graduate degree in health related course and/or education development course. 
• Relevant experience working in health development with at least five year full time in a  developing country (Western Pacific Region preferred).
• At least five years’ full time experience (or equivalent part-time ) teaching using adult education principles and participatory techniques
• Advanced fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Desirable

• Has proven training experience with international organizations and/or major institutions.
• Working knowledge of WHO in the Western Pacific Region

Competencies

1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
2. Producing results

3. Fostering integration and teamwork

4. Setting an example
5. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural difference

Languages:
Written and spoken fluency in English is essential. Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Please submit the following documents to the Supply Officer (WPRO) at wprosao@who.int by 20 November 2017. Please use Tender Notice No. 66212 as subject to all submissions.

• Expression of interest (cover letter) that includes proposed consultancy fee (per day) and availability
• WHO personal history form or CV

Please note that the application may be closed before the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Only successful candidates will be contacted