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International consultant: Emergency Care System - (2402466) 

Contractual Arrangement: External consultant

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 20 days

Job Posting

: Mar 19, 2024, 7:19:09 AM

Closing Date

: Apr 1, 2024, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Tunisia-Tunis

Organization

: EM_TUN WHO Representative's Office, Tunisia

Schedule

: Full-time 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 

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Purpose of consultancy

to provide technical support to assess the performance of Emergency units using the WHO assessment tool (HEAT)

Background

Emergency care addresses a wide range of medical, surgical, and obstetric conditions, including injury, complications of pregnancy, exacerbations of non-communicable diseases (e.g., heart attacks, strokes), and acute infections (e.g., sepsis, malaria). Emergency care is a critical component of universal health care, and with sound planning and organization, it has the potential to address conditions causing over half of deaths and a third of disability incurred annually in low- and middle-income countries. Emergency units are often the first point of contact with the healthcare system, particularly in areas where barriers to care exist.

In many health systems, hospital-based emergency care services are limited, ineffective or non-existent. A strategic assessment of emergency care capacity at healthcare facilities is among the first steps in the planning process. To meet this objective, WHO has developed a tool known as Hospital Emergency Units Assessment (HEAT) to evaluate the structure and key functions of emergency units of health facilities (hospitals). This tool was derived from the evidence-based literature as well as inputs from a diversity of stakeholders. It can be used at an individual facility or across a group of facilities region-wide or country-wide. Findings can be used to identify gaps and target interventions at both individual facilities and across the healthcare system more broadly; in addition, periodic assessments may also be useful for monitoring capacity over time.

Improving the emergency care system and provision is a paramount objective for the Tunisian Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the WHO Country Office and with support from WHO EMRO and WHO HQ, has facilitated a self-assessment exercise of the emergency units of 24 selected hospitals in different governorates in Tunisia. To support the analysis and write-up of the self-assessment report, WHO is recruiting a consultant to deliver the below tasks.

Deliverables

Output 1: Analyze the data and information from the self-assessments of emergency units of selected hospitals using WHO assessment tool (HEAT) and document key findings and recommendations.

Deliverable 1.1: Conduct Analysis and interpretation of the results of the self-assessments of the Emergency units of selected hospitals including strengths and gaps and identify priorities and contribute to obtaining MOH’s endorsement of the results.

Deliverable 1.2: Submit a report on the assessment of emergency units using the pre-defined template showing strengths and gaps.

Education

Essential: Medical degree and master’s in health systems or public health.

Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in public health, health management, health systems or field related to emergency care systems or hospitals.

Experience

Essential: 5 to 10 years of experience in health (hospital) management and assessment.

Desirable: Experience in data analysis and project management.

Skills/Knowledge

  • Knowledge of clinical emergency and trauma care.
  • Extensive knowledge of hospital structure and systems.
  • Experience in data management and analysis.
  • Experience in strategic/action planning in health-related areas.
  • Understanding of the Tunisian health system context.
  • Proven organizational and analytical skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to liaise with clinical national partners.
  • Ability to work with partners effectively as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Languages

Essential: Expert knowledge of French and English 

Location 

Work will be conducted remotely.

Travel

No travel to Tunisia is envisioned for this consultancy.

Remuneration and Expected duration of the contract (Maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year)

  • Remuneration: at Band level “B”
  • Expected duration of the contract: 20 Days within this period: Start date: 10/04/2024- End date: 31/05/2024.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:

a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.

b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided.

c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

Additional information

  • This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • If your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
  • WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and is committed to putting the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment, or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  • Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant.
  • WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions, or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions, and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.
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