INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC) ACTION PLAN AND PROGRAMME INCLUDING QA/QC STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) MANUAL AND...

Background:

UNDP acts as the Primary Recipient of the project “Strengthening of DOTS Strategy and Improving National Tuberculosis Programme, Including Multidrug Resistant and Infection Control, in Bosnia and Herzegovina”. This, Consolidated R6 and R9  project is continuation and further development of ongoing activities initiated under Round 6 TB project and is also aligned with general objectives of strengthening the governance and co-ordination of health systems in BIH, and in support to systems’ orientation and focus towards ongoing primary health care/family medicine development and reform efforts in BIH.

Implementation of this project will contribute in improvement of access and efficiency of respiratory health care services in Primary Health Care settings in BIH through implementation of Practical Approach to Lung Health (PAL) strategy (as a pilot project), strengthening and extending the DOTS+ pilot project of MDR-TB case management as well as ensuring and  maintaining  access of vulnerable groups to TB program with special attention to Roma.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree in Medicine or Biology.

Experience:

  - At least 10 years of experience in the field of Microbiology;
  - Proven experience in Tuberculoses and health related topics;
  - Proven experience in developing QA/QC action plans and programmes including QA/QCSoP manuals and M&E  QA/QC framework;
  - Proven analytical skills;
  - References and publications on topics relevant for consultant's tasks would be considered as an additional asset;
  - Excellent knowledge of issues related to health;
  - Previous international experience in tuberculoses segments and document reviews;
  - Knowledge of national health system structure.

Language Requirements:

  - Proficiency in English language;
  - Knowledge of Local language will be considered as advantage

Award Criteria: The award will be based on the:

Highest qualified candidate; meaning the candidate obtaining the highest score.

Applicants are required to submit an application including:

  - Letter of interest/ Proposal:
          - Explaining why do you consider yourself the most suitable for the work
          - Provide a brief methodology,  on how you will approach and conduct the work
  - Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees
  - Financial proposal indicating your consultancy fee with a lump sum (including travel expenses to and from BiH and all other applicable
    fees and costs, in the nature and complexity of the assignment). UNDP BiH will provide transportation within BiH based on the
    consultant’s requirements related to meetings with relevant stakeholders mentioned above.


Deadline: 27 May 2012

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