BACKGROUND

Number of severe cases of COVID-19 is increasing in Lao PDR. The county may continue to see more severe cases of COVID-19 in longer term. It is needed to plan long-term capacity development of critical care in the country in addition to the immediate response

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

To support Ministry of Health through WHO to conduct situation analysis and to develop strategic action plan for long-term development for critical care management for COVID-19 and beyond

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT

• • Compile a situation analysis and baseline assessment on the current state of critical care in Lao PDR  
• • Support MoH to develop 5-year strategic action plan on improving critical care in Lao PDR with consideration
• • To provide clinical advice to MoH and WHO for critical care of COVID-19

METHODS TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY

• • Development of the documents in close communication with the supervisor and the team at WHO Lao country office
• • Regular online meeting with MoH and the team at WHO Lao country office

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Essential:  

• - Medical degree
• - Speciality in Infectious prevention and Control or/and intensive care

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• - Minimum of 10 years of clinical work in the areas related to critical care and infectious control and response
• - Minimum of 3 years of working experience in adult learning
• - Designing and providing trainings on COVID-19 management
• - Experience of working in Lao PDR is highly appreciated

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Designing hands-on training

LANGUAGES

English is required

COMPETENCIES

• • Communicating in a credible and effective way
• • Producing results with quality on time
• • Technical expertise

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work to be done remotely

APPLICATIONS

Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV {for individual contractors} and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by 28 October 20201

The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications make them a suitable candidate for this position and should include their proposed daily consultancy fee and availability.

Please use Tender Notice No. 147873 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.