Consultants – Research and Decision-Making for Public Health and Social Measures (PHSM) During Health Emergencies at World Health Organization (WHO)

Job Description The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April , headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Purpose of consultancyTo develop the initiative on public health and social measures (PHSM) in accelerating PHSM research and strengthening precision in PHSM policies and implementation.DeliverablesDeliverable 1: Guidance and background documents on monitoring and reviews of PHSM data and research at the global and regional levels. Ensure coordination and consultations across relevant technical teams for the development, finalization, pilot and/or roll out of the PHSM tracking guide.Expected by month 6Contribute to the completion and publication of global evidence reviews on PHSM effectiveness and impact.Expected by month 11Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the PHSM research database at the global level.Expected by month 11 Deliverable 2: Guidance and background documents on PHSM research methodology and capacity building at the global and regional levels. Contribute to the development of study protocols to evaluate and measure PHSM effectiveness and impact.Expected by month 11Contribute to the development of, consultations for and dissemination of the global PHSM research priority -.Expected by month 6Coordinate adaptation and implementation of PHSM research agenda.Expected by month 11 Deliverable 3: Guidance and background documents on PHSM decision-making at the global and regional levels. Coordinate the implementation, adaptation, evaluation and roll out of PHSM simulation exercises.Expected by month 6Coordinate the development, consultations and development of the PHSM decision support tool.Expected by month 11 Deliverable 4: Systematic integration of PHSM into the existing leadership and governance at the global and regional levels. Draft white papers and briefing materials for PHSM frameworks and action plans.Expected by month 6Develop proposals to systematically integrate PHSM into the planning and implementation of global architecture for health emergency preparedness, response and resilience.Expected by month 11Develop background documents and meeting materials for internal and external PHSM conferences and meetings.Expected by month 11 Qualifications, experience, skills and languagesEducational Qualifications:Essential: A first level university degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy, health sciences, international development, health economics or similar from a recognized/accredited institution. Desirable: A master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned fields. ExperienceEssential: At least 5 years of relevant experience working in public health/social sciences/public policies. Desirable: Experience working in health emergency programmes with a focus on research, policy and/or implementation of public health and social measures at regional/global levels. Skills/Knowledge:Essential: Strong skills and knowledge in data collection, data analysis, evidence syntheses, knowledge translation, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, public health decision-making. Languages required:Essential: Expert knowledge of English.