Non-communicable Disease (NCD) prevention and management

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the National Department of Health (NDOH) project officer for Non-communicable Disease (NCD) prevention and management under Special Service Agreement (SSA).

BACKGROUND

Papua New Guinea is facing a double disease burden with rapid growth in noncommunicable diseases and a continuing high prevalence of communicable diseases. It is also noted that surveillance of noncommunicable diseases remains a challenge. NCDs are estimated to be the leading causes of death and account for over half of all deaths (56%) in Papua New Guinea. Most NCD deaths are from cardiovascular disease (44%), followed by cancer (22%), chronic respiratory diseases (20%), and diabetes (14%). Moreover, the risk of premature death from NCDs between 30-70 years is around 36%. From our 2022 hospital admission data for the four NCDs, cancer accounted for half of the admissions (52%), followed by diabetes (20%), hypertension (19%), and ischaemic heart disease (9%).

REQUIREMENTS/WORK TO BE PERFORMED

• To coordinate and provide technical support to the NDOH based in the country office in non-communicable diseases and within the overall regional framework for NCDs framework
• To provide support within the NDOH for the adaptation and implementation of the Papua New Guinea Package of Essential NCD Interventions (PEN),
• To provide support for the drafting and implementation of the Papua New Guinea NCD strategic plan.
• Support NDOH and other national partners in developing, implementing, and evaluating national strategies and plans for national and subnational and national and subnational-level NCD (non-communicable diseases) prevention and control.
• Coordinate together with NDOH counterparts' joint actions such as working groups, roundtables, and meetings to facilitate NCD prevention and control program implementation at national and subnational levels
• Facilitate smooth information flow of NCD activities between NDOH and WHO and other involved institutions through sharing of reports, meetings,
• Undertake jointly with NDOH counterparts regular monitoring of the implementation of NCD activities
• Facilitate partner and stakeholder coordination in NCD prevention and control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTRACTOR

EDUCATION

Essential: University degree in medicine, public health, nursing, or a related area.

Desirable: Master's degree in any of the above areas or post-graduate training in a relevant NCD speciality

EXPERIENCE

• At least five years of professional experience within the area of NCDs.

• Relevant experience in public health and working with the national or subnational levels of the National Department of Health or any other relevant organization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential:  

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the prevention and control of NCDs in Papua New Guinea.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the national health system.
• Excellent computer skills, including a standard package of office applications.
• Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.

LANGUAGES

• Expert knowledge of English.

TIMING OF APPOINTMENT:

• From 14th August 2023 to 13th August 2024

SUBMISSIONS

Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV and Expression of Interest (cover letter) to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by 04 August 2023

Please use Tender Notice No. 207666 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.