Consultant – Immunization Devices (IMD) Assessment at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

• To contribute to the key activities contributing to the evaluation of products for Prequalification (PQ) and post-PQ monitoring activities of IMD, in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) IMD Performance, Quality and Safety (PQS) 2019-2023 Strategy.
• To provide technical expertise to the Post-market Monitoring (PMM) PQ Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) monitoring activities.

Deliverables

• Deliverable 1: PMM initiative implementation in three to five countries, according to the WHO PMM guidance.
  Expected by: June 2023
  • Work with WHO HQ and Regional/Country Offices to identify three to five target countries and implementers for PMM in 2023.
  • Once identified, share guidance documentation and conduct information/training sessions with country implementers.
  • Schedule monthly coordination/supportive supervision calls with country implementers.

• Deliverable 2: PMM data tracking and reporting system in the selected countries, according to the WHO PMM guidance.
  Expected by: May 2023 to December 2023
  • Ensure countries manage, review and report the PMM data generated by the initiative.
  • Ensure countries are set up to report PMM data to WHO PQS on a monthly basis through the ODK-X data collection application.
  • Review the data for completeness and provide monthly feedback to countries.

• Deliverable 3: PMM Annual Report & Lessons Learned.
  Expected by: November 2023
  • Prepare and provide a template to implementing countries for an end-of-year report, capturing key findings and lessons learned.
  • Collect and summarize lessons learned from across all implementing countries and reflect these lessons in an updated version of the WHO PMM guidance.

• Deliverable 4: IT Strategic document and roadmap for target countries.
  Expected by: April 2023 to December 2023
  • Liaise with PMM IT technical support group for the target countries.
  • Identify IT support needs for countries to set up and use the ODK-X data collection tool and ensure the necessary IT support is available in a timely manner.
  • Schedule regular coordination calls with IRD.

• Deliverable 5: Strategy and Implementation report summary for NGO engagement.
  • Reach out to Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) / Not-for-profits that use prequalified vaccine refrigerators to solicit their participation in PMM.
  • Provide guidance to five NGOs on implementing and reporting PMM.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advanced degree in public health. 

Experience

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in public health. 
• Experience with immunization project management at the global level.

Desirable:    

• Experience working in an international environment with collaborators/partners from multiple countries, disciplines and cultures.
• Grant management experience/supporting projects in LMICs.
• Experience in producing operational tools and guidelines.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

• Deliver clear, concise and coherent messages – written and verbally – which are adapted to the intended audience.  
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently to meet programme needs.  
• Ability to work as a team member, while managing competing interests and priorities.
• Project/Programme management skills.  
• Knowledge of WHO immunization equipment Prequalification.