Purpose of the Consultancy:

As we move towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030, there is need to enhance our approaches to HIV prevention measures so that we can continue to contribute meaningfully to achieving these targets. WHO is involved in supporting the Ministry of Health Community Development Gender , Elderly and Children in implementation of a HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment interventions. As such WHO would want to bolster its provision of high-quality technical assistance to support the government meet its targets.

Work to be performed
Under the general coordination of the WHO Country Representative and the Medical Officer’s supervision, the consultant will work to accelerate and strengthen the coordination of the DSD SI and other DSD support according to WHO recommendations for prevention, testing, linkage to care, treatment and advanced HIV disease. The selected candidate will perform the following tasks:

Coordinate the DSD SI and support overall DSD activities in country

Participate and facilitate introduction and engagement meetings to support the selected DSD SI local and international providers engagement in country DSD scenario and key stakeholders.
Oversee the implementation and monitor the DSD SI (HTS, ART & AHD) progress in the country.
Conduct situational and ongoing data analysis, technical assistance, produce supporting materials and documents:

Support the dissemination of policies/approaches to accelerate DSD implementation, including alignment with WHO recommendations.
Conduct and support monthly data collection, reviews, and detailed monthly analysis of DSD scale-up in collaboration with MOH and key stakeholders i.e this includes supporting the systematic collection and reporting of DSD GAM data pieces and any enhanced DSD indicators.
Provide technical and programmatic support, including reviewing national technical documents aligned with WHO guidance.
Any other DSD duties assigned by the Medical Officer

Deliverables

Key deliverables from this assignment will include:

Meeting minutes with key action points and review of meeting products
Monthly reports on progress on the DSD SI implementation
DSD materials reviewed
DSD overview slide decks for dissemination in meetings.
Production of materials that disseminate best practices

Specific Requirements

LANGUAGE:

English Language is required

Read: Expert knowledge

Write: Expert knowledge

Speak: Expert knowledge

EDUCATION:

Desired: Degree in Health or Social sciences. Having a Masters’ degree is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

The Consultant must have at least 3 – 5 year experience in HIV prevention, treatment and care
At least 3 years’ experience in HIV Testing and linkage services
Has documented experience in consultancy work of similar nature
Excellent report writing skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively orally
Fluent spoken and written English.

WHO Competencies REQUIRED

Communicating in a credible and effective way
Fostering integration and team work
Producing Results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Other Skills (e.g. IT):

Good command of Computer Application Systems

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Initial payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of the consultancy. Final payment to a consultant is dependent on the completion of all deliverables. WHO will pay the consultant under the package of NOB level 1

TIMELINE AND REPORTING
Duration

The expected duration of the assignment for period of 60 days between 15 September – 15 December 2021.
Salary

Grade: NOB – 01 payable on monthly bases
Proprietary rights

Outputs delivered under this consultancy contract will remain the property of WHO