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Location: Philippines
United Nations Capital Development Fund
Pharmaceutical & Medical
Closed
20 Jul 2021
30 Jul 2021
Not available
Thu Ha Le
BACKGROUND
In the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific, the Health Information and Intelligence (HII) Unit, which operates within the Division of Data, Strategy and Innovation (DSI), provides support to countries in monitoring SDG and UHC and in health information systems development. Countries’ request to WHO include providing support and training in generating estimates for monitoring UHC, including calculating the UHC index as in SDG target 3.8.1 as well as country-focused UHC indexes that can provide tailored estimates relevant for countries’ need and data availability. Additional support in UHC monitoring covers financial protection in access to health care with relevant indicators for SDG target 3.8.2. HII is planning activities for capacity building for calculating estimates for UHC indicators through developing and conducting a training course with interested Member States.
PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY
The identified consultant will work with HII team in providing support and facilitating the generation of capacity in WPRO countries in calculating UHC indicators for monitoring SDG 3.8 targets, including the UHC index and financial protection indicators.
The consultant will develop a training package and organise and conduct a practical training workshop with countries.
The consultant will provide support with other SDG/UHC monitoring tasks within the team.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT
Under the supervision of HII Coordinator, the consultant will work with other team members to develop a training package and organise and conduct a practical training workshop with at least two countries.
Detailed scope of work includes:
METHODS TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY
Coordination with stakeholders for development of UHC training package and workshop meeting
Develop workshop documentation
Help to organize virtual meeting
Prepare the summary of event and lessons learnt.
Outputs
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Essential: University degree in social sciences, public health or related area.
Desirable: Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics.
EXPERIENCE
Essential: At least five years of experience with data management and analysis of health information, and project management experience organizing meetings and facilitating training courses. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and R. Previous experience working on UHC projects and familiarity with UHC indicators (health and economic indicators).
Desirable: Previous work experience working with WPRO or any WHO country office in the Western Pacific Region.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
LANGUAGES
Advance written and spoken fluency in English is essential.
COMPETENCIES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS
Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV and Expression of Interest (cover letter) to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < [email protected] > by 30 July 2021.
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. 135103 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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