International Consultant for update of GLC Application

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Procurement Announcement – IC/SSA

Title: International Consultant for update of GLC Application

Project/Cluster: Tuberculoses project / Democratic Governance and Social Inclusion

Reports to: TB Project Manager

Duty Station: Sarajevo

Focal Point:

Application Deadline: August 05 , 2011

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Background:
a. Purpose

UNDP within the project Strengthening of DOTS Strategy and Improving National Tuberculosis Programme, Including Multidrug Resistant and Infection Control, in Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeking to recruit a consultant to support review of existing practices related to multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment and recommend further steps to be undertaken related to it. Bosnia and Herzegovina signed GLC Letter of Agreement in the beginning of 2010 and procured second line drugs (SLDs) in the end of 2010 with the support of UNDP. UNDP continues to provide support to the health system in Bosnia and Herzegovina in strengthening DOTS strategy, improving NTPs and including multidrug resistance and infection control.

To that end, the consultant will be tasked to assess the structure and capacities of the existing MDR treatment, develop proposals of next order for second-line drugs in line with foreseen order of the GLC application and number of MDR patients. The consultant will be responsible for review of treatment schemes which will consider relevant international requirements and recommendations, as well as reflect existing practices related to tuberculoses management. During preparation, consultant should consult National TB coordinators and all relevant stakeholders. It is expected close coordination and communication with TB project team.

b. Objective

With his/her professional experience the consultant will review GLC application and existing practices related to MDR treatment. The successful completion of the task will assist NTP coordinators to follow up on duties foreseen by LoA with GLC and timely prepare next order for second line drugs. It is expected that consultant will perform desk review without visits to BiH. Consultant is responsible for contacts with National Tuberculoses Coordinators.

c. Background Information

UNDP in the capacity of Primary Recipient of the project “Strengthening of DOTS Strategy and Improving National Tuberculosis Programme, Including Multidrug Resistant and Infection Control, in Bosnia and Herzegovina”. This project is continuation and further development of ongoing activities initiated under Round 6 TB project and is also aligned with general objectives of strengthening the governance and co-ordination of health systems in BIH, and in support to systems’ orientation and focus towards ongoing primary health care/family medicine development and reform efforts in BIH.
Implementation of this project will contribute to improvement of access and efficiency of respiratory health care services in Primary Health Care settings in BIH through implementation of Practical Approach to Lung Health (PAL) strategy (as a pilot project), strengthening and extending the DOTS+ pilot project of MDR-TB case management as well as ensuring and maintaining access to TB program for vulnerable groups with special attention to Roma and other vulnerable populations.


Job Summary :

a. Scope of work:

1. Evaluation of the performance of the activities specified within the Letter of Agreement (LoA) with GLC
2. Review signed Letter of Agreement (LoA) with GLC and existing MDR TB treatment practices in BIH
3. Review and update of foreseen orders for second line drugs in line with existing number of patients in BiH
4. Regular contacts with National Tuberculoses Coordinators and TB project team,
5. Preparation of recommendations on follow up related to signed LoA with GLC
6. Development of required documentation for follow up actions and next order for procurement of second line drugs

b. Deliverables and timelines

The consultant is responsible for the following deliverables:
Deliverables (outputs) Deadline
1. Evaluation of the performance of the activities specified within the Letter of Agreement (LoA) with GLC
End of August 2011
Review signed Letter of Agreement (LoA) with GLC and existing MDR TB treatment practices in BIH
End of August 2011
1. Review and update of foreseen orders for second line drugs in line with existing number of patients in BiH
End of August 2011
Preparation of recommendations on follow up related to signed LoA with GLC
Mid of September 2011
Development of required documentation for follow up actions and next order for procurement of second line drugs
Mid of September 2011

Competencies:

a. Corporate Responsibility and Teamwork:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Plans, prioritizes and delivers tasks on time;
• Strives for and promotes excellence in performance continually;
• Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others;
• Generates ideas and seizes opportunities to support corporate strategic objectives.

b. People Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, and concerns of others;
• Builds trust and engenders morale by displaying open, transparent and credible behavior;
• Respects individual/cultural differences; utilizes diversity to foster teamwork;
• Ensures others’ understanding of, involvement in, and adaptation to a change process.

c. Partnering and Networking:

• Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies;
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as work autonomously.

d. Results-Orientation:

• Plans and procedures quality results to meet established goals;

e. Communication:

• Technical writing skills, formulates written information clearly and persuasively;
• Strong communication skills;
• Shares information openly with co-workers and partners while using discretion to protect confidences;
• Presents information in a clear and articulate manner.

f. Job Knowledge and Expertise:

• Strong analytical skills;
• Expertise in treatment of multi resistant tuberculoses and development of Green Light Committee Applications
• Knowledge on Gender sensitive analyses
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements;
• Executes day-to-day tasks systematically and efficiently;
• Initiative and sound judgment.


Academic Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Language:
Education: Advanced Medical degree, specialization in Pneumophtysiology. Relevant postgraduate degree (e.g. health statistics, health management, epidemiology, public health, health services research);
Experience: At least 10 years of experience in Tuberculoses related topics and 5 years of experience related to treatment of multi resistant tuberculoses;
Experience in developing Green Light Committee Applications, assessments and analysis in the area of tuberculoses and lung disease; proven knowledge in gender sensitive analyses; proven analytical skills.
References and publications on topics relevant for consultant's tasks would be considered as an additional asset.
Previous international experience in tuberculoses segments and document reviews
Previous experience working in BiH and knowledge of national health system structure
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English language, Local language will be considered as advantage.

Award Criteria:

The award will be based on the:
• Highest qualified candidate; meaning the candidate obtaining the highest score.

Applicants are required to submit an application including:
• Letter of interest/ Proposal;
- Explaining why do you consider yourself the most suitable for the work
- Provide a brief methodology, if applicable, on how you will approach and conduct the work
• Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees
• Financial proposal indicating your consultancy fee, lump sum fee or unit price depending on the nature and complexity of the assignment.

Eligible women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be sent by 5th August 2011 quoting Procurement notice # to:

UNDP BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

MARSALA TITA 48, 71000 SARAJEVO
Tel: 033/563-800 Fax: 033/552-330
or
registry@undp.ba