National consultant to develop the validation report for elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Path to Elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia.

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and fostering their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed and passionate about our mission, viewing the promotion of every child's rights as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, reinforcing purpose while serving children and communities globally.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to support the Government of Georgia in the preparation of the National Validation Report for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV), in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) global validation guidance and criteria and to document the country’s progress toward the Path to Elimination (PTE) of hepatitis C virus (HCV). The assignment will contribute to Georgia’s broader public health objective of achieving the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B as part of an integrated and people-centered approach to communicable disease prevention and maternal and child health services. The assignment will also support systematic review and consolidation of evidence related to prevention, testing, treatment and monitoring interventions for HBV and HCV, including integration within maternal, newborn, and child health services and national hepatitis elimination strategies. The final deliverable will serve as the official national documentation package for submission to the WHO validation process and as a strategic reference for strengthening Georgia’s integrated elimination agenda for HIV, syphilis, HBV and HCV.

Responsibilities

The consultant will coordinate closely with various national and international health authorities, including MoIDPLHSA, NCDC, WHO Country Office, and NVTF. Key responsibilities involve a comprehensive review of all pertinent background materials, such as WHO validation guidance, national policies, programme documents, surveillance reports, and health data relevant to HBV EMTCT and HCV PTE. The consultant will develop a detailed workplan, timeline, and report outline adhering to WHO's national elimination report structure, and map data sources, institutions, and evidence gaps for required indicators. Drafting report sections covering country context, health system overview, the national viral hepatitis programme, governance, strategic information systems, and implementation considerations is crucial. This includes compiling and drafting specific sections on HBV EMTCT, encompassing maternal screening, vaccination, prophylaxis, treatment, and monitoring, as well as sections on blood safety, laboratory systems, injection safety, harm reduction, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance for HCV PTE. The role also requires consolidating expert inputs into a coherent draft, identifying and addressing data gaps, developing necessary tables, annexes, figures, and evidence matrices, and compiling all supporting documentation. Furthermore, the consultant will translate materials as needed, liaise with stakeholders to facilitate section development, and revise the draft report based on feedback from all partners to produce a final submission.

Work Experience

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Skills

Data review and analysis, Report drafting, Workplan development, Data mapping, Evidence consolidation, Stakeholder coordination, Gap identification, Technical documentation, Policy analysis, Program performance assessment, Communication, Adherence to international guidelines

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