Overview
To support the implementation of the UNICEF-Gates NTD proposal in priority countries, focusing on NTD prevention and control at the community level and enhancing digital health capabilities.
Tasks Summary
- Conduct analysis of funding needs for NTD programming and produce advocacy materials.
- Develop or adapt advocacy materials with governments for resource mobilization.
- Convene structured dialogues with key stakeholders.
- Review national CHW curriculum and training packages to incorporate NTD information.
- Engage CHWs to inform the design of integrated NTD services.
- Advocate for the harmonization of CHW cadres and update CHW master lists.
- Map public health campaigns to identify integration opportunities with NTD programming.
- Facilitate joint planning for co-delivery of MDAs and other public health campaigns.
- Provide training and tools to CHWs and campaign teams for coordinated outreach.
- Document lessons learned from the implementation of integrated campaigns.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in communicable disease control in SSA.
- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in the prevention and control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in high-burden countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with technical partners and senior officials within Ministries of Health.
- Extensive experience working across multiple national public health programmes in low-income and resource-constrained settings, including providing strategic advice and conducting high-level advocacy with health-sector leadership.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced degree in Global/Public Health, or infectious diseases.
