Overview
This roster seeks to identify and retain technical experts with proven experience in health systems strengthening as it relates to NTD programmes, to be mobilized for country assessments, documentation, tool development, and implementation support.
Key Responsibilities
- Country or multi-country readiness assessments for integration of NTDs into national systems
- Mapping of systems architecture, data flows, and governance arrangements
- Documentation of country experiences, lessons learnt, and best practices
- Development of maturity frameworks, assessment tools, and reference checklists
- Facilitation of technical consultations, validation workshops, and learning exchanges
- Development of practical roadmaps and costed implementation plans
- Clarification of roles and responsibilities across Ministries of Health, WHO, and partners
- Support WHO Country Offices in developing and implementing engagement strategies with national HMIS units and relevant technical departments
- Capacity building of WHO Country Office staff and Ministry of Health counterparts
- Data analysis, interpretation, and generation of knowledge products
Required Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in health systems strengthening, public health programmes, or related technical areas, with a focus on low- and middle-income country settings.
- Demonstrated experience supporting integration of disease-specific programmes or commodities into national health systems, including one or more of the following: Health information systems (e.g. HMIS, DHIS2); Supply chain and logistics management information systems (e.g. eLMIS); Integrated service delivery platforms (routine services or campaigns); Disease surveillance systems (e.g. IDSR).
- Proven experience working with Ministries of Health, including national or subnational departments responsible for planning, service delivery, surveillance, supply chain, or health financing.
- Desirable: Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and indicators relevant to health systems strengthening and NTD programmes. Direct experience supporting NTD programmes, particularly preventive chemotherapy, surveillance, or morbidity management, at national or regional level. Experience conducting multi-country or regional assessments in the WHO African Region or similar contexts. Hands-on experience with DHIS2, national eLMIS platforms, or integrated digital health architectures. Experience documenting and analysing country experiences, best practices, and lessons learnt related to programme or systems integration.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher) in public health, health systems, pharmacy, supply chain management, health informatics, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
