International Consultant - Development of the National
Health Strategy
Organization: World Health organization (WHO)
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Months
Closing Date: Sep 10, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Tunisia-Tunis
Organization Unit: EM_TUN WHO Representative's Office,
Tunisia
Schedule: Full-time
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Purpose of consultancy
The international consultant shall support the development
of a national strategy and action plan for digital health and the
Digitalization of the Health Information System in Tunisia while emphasizing
advocacy and sensitization, the strategy should be aligned with the National
health policy (Projet de la Politique Nationale de Santé à l’horizon 2030, PNS)
pillars and components for maximum impact.
Background
The global demand for and use of digital health
interventions has grown exponentially in recent years. During the COVID-19
pandemic, digital health solutions were deployed for contact tracing, managing
healthcare resources, and disseminating credible health information. The Global
Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025, endorsed during the Seventy-third World
Health Assembly, details the strategic objectives and framework to advance
digital health for strengthening health systems and improving health for all.
In Tunisia, several assessments of the health information system (HIS) and
digital health have been conducted. Many activities are being implemented with
the support of different stakeholders to improve the HIS and implement digital
health initiatives.
There is a need to develop a National Digital Health
Strategy for Tunisia, informed by the Global Strategy and developments in the
digital health landscape. An international consultant is being sought to work
with the WHO CO and the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) to
support the MOH in the development of the national strategy and an integrated
action plan. The international consultant will provide strategic guidance and
technical support to articulate the vision and shape the technical content of
the national strategy, drawing on international best practices, tools, and
lessons learned. The international consultant will work in close collaboration
and coordination with a national consultant who is also being recruited for
this project.
Deliverables
The international consultant will work under the overall
guidance of the WHO CO Tunisia and EM/RGO/SID/RAI and ISH, EMR/UHC/HS, to
provide support to the MOH and other national stakeholders in the development
of the National strategy on digital health and Digitalization of Health
Information System Health Information System. The international consultant
will work in close coordination and collaboration with the national
consultant. The expected outputs and deliverables are described below.
Output 1: Develop a national strategy for digital health
and Digitalization of Health Information System
Deliverable 1.1: Lead a process to support the MOH and
national stakeholders to draft the national strategy based on the existing
assessments and the results of the workshop in June 2023 on “the Development of
a National Strategy & Action Plan for Digital Health and Digitalization of
the Health Information Systems.”
Deliverable 1.2: Compile relevant international best
practices, tools, and lessons learned for presentation to the MOH and national
stakeholders and facilitate a process of integrating international experiences
during the development of the national strategy, as relevant and appropriate to
the Tunisian context.
Deliverable 1.3: Lead the drafting of the national strategy,
in consultation and coordination with the MOH team to ensure ownership of the
final product and supported by the national consultant.
Output 2: Develop an integrated Action Plan for
Digital Health and Digitalization of the Health Information System
Deliverable 2.1: Provide technical leadership and support to
the development of an integrated action plan including, a communication plan
for advocacy and sensitization, expected outcomes, activities, roles and
responsibilities, and implementation steps.
Deliverable 2.2: Provide technical support and guidance to
the national consultant to determine the estimated cost and resources for the
implementation of the action plan considering ongoing projects supported by the
different partners.
Deliverable 2.3: Lead the drafting of the integrated
action plan, in consultation and coordination with the national consultant and
the MOH team.
Output 3: Facilitate a workshop on National Strategy
& Action Plan for Digital Health and Digitalization of the Health
Information Systems
Deliverable 3.1: Design and co-facilitate the workshop in
collaboration with the national consultant and in consultation with MOH.
Deliverable 3.2: Review the detailed report of the workshop
to be written by the national consultant and suggest how the key findings and
recommendations can inform the development of the national strategy and action
plan.
Deliverable 3.3: Finalize and submit a revised draft of
the National Strategy & Action Plan for Digital Health and
Digitalization of the Health Information System based on key findings and
recommendations of workshop participants, in consultation with MOH and national
stakeholders.
Education
Essential: Master’s degree in digital
health, health information systems, health policy, public health or related
field from a recognized university.
Desirable: Doctorate degree in the above areas.
Experience
Essential: Minimum 10 years of experience
in digital health, health information systems, health strategic planning or a
related area. Demonstrated experience developing high-level strategic documents
for international agencies and for governments in low- and middle-income
countries.
Desirable: Experience working with international
organizations, including WHO and other UN agencies.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential: Excellent communication, coordination, and
project management skills. Excellent knowledge and skills in digital health,
health information, health strategy planning and report writing.
Desirable: Persistence in following up, tact, and diplomacy
to work with international personnel.
Languages
Advanced written and spoken fluency in French and English
is essential.
Location
Tunisia, Tunis
The consultant will work remotely with support from the WHO
CO, including the convening and organization of meetings and workshops.
· Department:
CO Tunisia / Health System
· Unit:
UHC/HS, EMRO-WHO
Medical clearance
The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a
medical certificate of fitness for work.
Travel
There is no need to travel either inside or outside of the
country.
Remuneration and Expected duration of the contract (Maximum
contract duration is 11 months per calendar year)
· Remuneration:
band level “C”
· Expected
duration of the contract: 6 months, starting once the selection process is
finalized.
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that:
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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
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