CONSULTANT TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MDR TB NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAMMATIC MANAGEMENT OF MDR-TB

Background

UNDP acts as 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 project is 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 to 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 to TB program for vulnerable groups with special attention to Roma and other vulnerable populations.


Required Skills and Experience

Education:
- Advanced Medical degree, specialization in Pneumophtysiology. Relevant postgraduate degree (e.g. health statistics, health management, epidemiology, public health, health services research).

Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in Tuberculosis related topics and 10 years of experience related to treatment of multi resistant tuberculosis;
- Experience in developing Green Light Committee Applications, proven experience in development of National guidelines and strategies on MDR TB, assessments and analysis in the area of tuberculosis and lung disease;
- References and publications on topics relevant for consultant's tasks would be considered as an additional asset.
- Previous international experience in tuberculosis segments and document reviews, particularly related to treatment of multi drug resistant tuberculosis;
- Previous experience working in BiH and knowledge of national health system structure.

Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English language,
- 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;
- Brief narration on why do you consider yourself the most suitable for this consultancy;
- Brief methodology, on how you plan to approach and conduct the envisaged work;
- UNDP Personal History Form (downloadable from http://www.undp.ba/index.aspx?PID=16);
- Financial proposal indicating your consultancy fee as a lump sum.

Deadline: 01 March 2013

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