SHORT TERM CONSULTANCY (STC) – Entomologist for TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO NATIONAL MALARIA CONTROL PROGRAMME IN LAO PDR has been closed on 16 Nov 2021. It no longer accepts any bids. For further information, you can contact the United Nations Capital Development Fund
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Location: Laos
United Nations Capital Development Fund
Pharmaceutical & Medical
Closed
09 Nov 2021
16 Nov 2021
Not available
Thu Ha Le
BACKGROUND
In the discussion with the Centre for Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (CMPE), Lao PDR it was agreed that WHO should strengthen its role in technical support at the national level to:
In order to fulfill this role, WHO is recruiting an entomologist to support national malaria program entomology unit to analyze recent field data and to draw technically conclusions and recommendations on this data. This position will be supervised by the international Technical Officer (Team Leader for Malaria, TB and HIV) and will work closely with the two malaria National Officers.
Duration: from 1 December 2021 until 31 December 2021
The entomologist consultant will be based in Vientiane and will work with the national level team and conduct remote meetings with the provincial teams if required.
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT
Output 1 - As per the recommendations in the National Malaria Strategic Plan, work with the CMPE Entomological Unit to review, analyse and synthesize the entomological surveillance data from the previous 3 years;
Deliverable 1.1: Conduct a rapid desktop assessment of the previous3 years malaria vector surveillance data.
Deliverable 1.2: Facilitate technical working group meeting with national (CMPE) and provincial (Vientiane Capital) counterparts, as well as key stakeholders, to present review, discuss and the data.
Deliverable 1.3: Based on results from the TWG, support CMPE to revise and finalise their vector surveillance data and compile the data and conclusions into a situational analysis and report.
METHODS TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY AND LIST OF OUTPUTS
The consultant will travel routinely to the provinces and will be responsible to support the program and partners to reach the following deliverable:
Output 1: Surveillance and response coordination, programme management
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Essential: University degree in medicine, science or equivalent with postgraduate degree in entomology or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.
EXPERIENCE
Essential: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in an international public health or research organizations working on vector borne disease is required.
LANGUAGES
Good knowledge of English is essential (Read-Write-Speak).
COMPETENCIES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Locations
Based in Vientiane.
Medical clearance
The selected consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.
Travel
Frequent travels and potentially long stays in the provinces is expected.
All travel arrangements will be made by WHO – WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance.
Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed. WHO Country Office Cambodia will facilitate the procedures to obtain official visa.
APPLICATIONS
Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV {for individual contractors} and Expression of Interest {cover letter} together with the monthly rate in (USD) to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < [email protected]> by 16 November 2021 (1700H GMT+8)
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. 154684 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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