Consultants – Research and Decision-Making for Public Health and Social Measures (PHSM) During Health Emergencies at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

To develop the initiative on public health and social measures (PHSM) in accelerating PHSM research and strengthening precision in PHSM policies and implementation.

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Guidance and background documents on monitoring and reviews of PHSM data and research at the global and regional levels.  

1. Ensure coordination and consultations across relevant technical teams for the development, finalization, pilot and/or roll out of the PHSM tracking guide.
   Expected by month 6
2. Contribute to the completion and publication of global evidence reviews on PHSM effectiveness and impact.
   Expected by month 11
3. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the PHSM research database at the global level.
   Expected by month 11

Deliverable 2: Guidance and background documents on PHSM research methodology and capacity building at the global and regional levels. 

1. Contribute to the development of study protocols to evaluate and measure PHSM effectiveness and impact.
   Expected by month 11
2. Contribute to the development of, consultations for and dissemination of the global PHSM research priority 2021-2030.
   Expected by month 6
3. Coordinate adaptation and implementation of PHSM research agenda.
   Expected by month 11

Deliverable 3: Guidance and background documents on PHSM decision-making at the global and regional levels. 

1. Coordinate the implementation, adaptation, evaluation and roll out of PHSM simulation exercises.
   Expected by month 6
2. Coordinate the development, consultations and development of the PHSM decision support tool.
   Expected by month 11

Deliverable 4: Systematic integration of PHSM into the existing leadership and governance at the global and regional levels. 

1. Draft white papers and briefing materials for PHSM frameworks and action plans.
   Expected by month 6
2. Develop proposals to systematically integrate PHSM into the planning and implementation of global architecture for health emergency preparedness, response and resilience.
   Expected by month 11
3. Develop background documents and meeting materials for internal and external PHSM conferences and meetings. 
   Expected by month 11

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• A first level university degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy, health sciences, international development, health economics or similar from a recognized/accredited institution.   

Desirable: 

• A master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned fields.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience working in public health/social sciences/public policies.

Desirable:

• Experience working in health emergency programmes with a focus on research, policy and/or implementation of public health and social measures at regional/global levels.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

• Strong skills and knowledge in data collection, data analysis, evidence syntheses, knowledge translation, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, public health decision-making.

Languages required:

Essential:  

• Expert knowledge of English.