Pediatric Cancer Data Improvement National Consultant
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Lebanon is seeking a National Consultant to enhance pediatric cancer data within the National Cancer Registry (NCR). The NCR, established two decades ago, faces challenges in data quality, completeness, and coding, particularly for pediatric cases. This role supports the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) by strengthening national surveillance systems.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to provide expert technical support to the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in Lebanon to improve the quality and completeness of pediatric cancer data within the National Cancer Registry (NCR). This involves identifying and addressing bottlenecks in data collection, coding, and reporting processes specific to pediatric oncology. The role aims to enhance the NCR's capacity to generate reliable data for epidemiological studies, including survival analysis for pediatric cancer patients. Ultimately, this position contributes to the effective implementation of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) by strengthening national cancer surveillance systems and providing crucial data for informed public health interventions.
Responsibilities
The National Consultant will provide technical support to the MOPH team to improve pediatric oncology data generation. Key responsibilities include conducting a desk review of existing NCR forms and reporting mechanisms, and directly reviewing the MOPH database, coding principles, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for pediatric oncology case reporting. The consultant will also draft necessary forms and update relevant SOPs. Furthermore, the role involves engaging pediatric oncologists through meetings to discuss data improvement feasibility and mechanisms, and triangulating mortality data with the MOPH Vital Data Observatory. The consultant will be responsible for drafting a roadmap for pediatric oncology data improvement and will be remotely supported by IARC experts.
Work Experience
Essential: At least two years of experience in NCD/cancer epidemiology. Familiarity with ICD-O-3, CanReg5, and experience in issuing cancer registry reports with publications is required. Proficiency in Information Communication and Technology (ICT) is also necessary.
Skills
Good communication, Research and analytical capacity, Familiarity with ICD-O-3 and CanReg5, Experience in issuing cancer registry reports and publications, Proficiency in Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Expert level Arabic and English language proficiency.