Consultants-Technical support to the MCDE initiative- CDP/HPD Band Level A
Organizational Context
The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) faces a significant burden of communicable diseases, with national elimination efforts being fragmented and vulnerable. Challenges include drug resistance, climate change impacts, and population mobility. To address this, WHO EMRO has launched a regional Multi-Communicable Disease Elimination (MCDE) initiative to integrate interventions and accelerate progress. This role supports the development and implementation of this critical regional strategy.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide essential technical support to the World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) Multi-Communicable Disease Elimination (MCDE) initiative. This involves contributing to the finalization of the MCDE framework by compiling and reviewing expert input, and supporting the implementation of the MCDE Resolution. Key activities include analyzing cross-border collaborations, developing an investment case, assisting with country-level MCDE planning and dialogues, and providing technical input for the regional portal and the integration of climate-sensitive indicators into surveillance systems. The role directly contributes to accelerating measurable progress in communicable disease elimination across the region.
Responsibilities
Compile and review expert input from the Regional Technical Advisory Group (RTAG) for the finalization of the MCDE framework, including organizing online meetings and integrating feedback. Support the implementation of the MCDE Resolution by developing questionnaires, conducting desk reviews on health system functions and cross-border collaborations, and summarizing input from Member States. Assist in the development of the MCDE investment case by searching for existing examples and collecting relevant data. Provide technical input for the MCDE regional portal/dashboard and the integration of climate-sensitive indicators into national surveillance systems. Support EMRO leadership and technical teams in preparing and conducting country dialogues for tailored MCDE plans and packages.
Work Experience
Up to 5 years of experience in public health and infectious diseases, including implementation in low- and middle-income countries and program integration. Experience with indicator and dashboard development, data collection, and monitoring systems is required. Excellent project planning and coordination skills are essential.
Skills
Project planning and coordination, expert English writing, knowledge of public health and/or infectious diseases interventions, data collection, monitoring systems, indicator and dashboard development.