Consultant - Development of the National Strategic Plan for Viral Hepatitis, Papua New Guinea

Overview

Provide technical leadership and coordination to develop PNG’s first National Strategic Plan for Viral Hepatitis (2027–2032). The plan will be evidence-based, context-specific, and aligned with WHO guidance and national health strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a situational assessment of viral hepatitis in PNG.
• Establish and convene a national Viral Hepatitis Working Group and facilitate stakeholder consultations.
• Develop a costed Five-Year National Strategic Plan for Viral Hepatitis.
• Propose a costed operational and implementation plan with a resource mobilization strategy and an M&E framework.
• Facilitate the validation and finalization of the strategic plan.
• Support the WHO Country Office in providing technical assistance and submit a report.

Required Experience

At least 7 years of work experience in public health programme planning or communicable disease programme management at international level; experience in the development or revision of national strategies, guidelines, policies, or technical documents; and experience working with a National Department of Health and multiple stakeholders. Previous experience working on hepatitis strategic planning is an asset. Desirable: Previous working experience on HIV, STI, EMTCT, or other public health strategic planning in a developing country context.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree in Medicine (MD, MBBS), Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field.

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