Consultant International pour l'appui à la préparation et mise en œuvre du Grand rattrapage (Big Catch Up - BCU)

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

To ensure that the BCU vaccination will be of the high quality and with the expected results ahieved, it is intended to provide a quality technical support to the national EPI.

BACKGROUND

The Big Catch-Up (BCU) is a global initiative launched in April 2023 to close gaps in vaccination coverage caused by the decline in vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic, restore global vaccination levels and strengthen systems vaccination so that catch-up activities become an integral part of vaccination programs. Countries use various approaches to catch up with unvaccinated or undervaccinated children, such as routine service delivery, Periodic Intensification of Routine Immunization (PIRI) and Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA). However, a significant challenge is that routine information systems, including vaccination recording and reporting tools, are often not yet suitable for capturing catch-up vaccinations.

TASK AND DELIVERABLES TASKS

Gather all documentation relating to the BCU;

- Adaptation of standards, guidelines and tools for recording and reporting vaccinations;
- Integration of the Big Catch-up into existing vaccination strategies (acceleration weeks, advanced strategies);
- Support micro-planning of children's recovery activities;
- Weekly sharing of preparation, adaptation of tools and micro-planning;
- Adaptation of the BCU implementation instruments, in particular those for reporting and investigating AEFIs;
- Adaptation of training materials for trainers, supervisors and vaccinators;
- Support the preparation and training of trainers;
- Follow the training cycle in low-performing regions;
- Support the preparation of the BCU daily bulletin.

DELIVERABLES

Adapted vaccination recording and reporting standards, guidelines, and other related tools

All BCU preparation and implementation tools adapted and adopted;
Adapted training materials and training carried out on time;
National microplanning done at all levels;
The Big Catch-up integrated into existing vaccination strategies (acceleration weeks, outreach strategies)

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND LANGUAGE

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL: University degree in one of the following disciplines: Public Health, Epidemiology or a course in vaccinology

DESIRABLE: Master in Public Health, Master in Epidemiology

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL:

- Proven professional experience of at least 5 years in the field of routine vaccination.
- Proven experience in the preparation and implementation of supplemental immunization activities.
- Proven experience in the preparation and implementation of vaccination acceleration week activities.

DESIRABLE:

- Proven experience in the adaptation of the routine vaccination as well as supplemental vaccination registration tools.
Experience working or cosulting with UN agencies.
- Proven experience in organizing vaccination acceleration week

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL:

Good understanding of routine vaccination strategies and tools.
Knowledge of national and international technical guidelines on catch-up vaccination activities.
Good Strategic and operational planning skills.

DESIRABLE:

Teamwork: collaborating and cooperating with others, works collaboratively with team members and their counterparts to reach out and establish relationships.
Communication: writing effectively/sharing knowledge and ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible manner; developing and supporting the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures. Openly share relevant information and ensure that the information shared is understood.
Respect and promote individual and cultural differences: relate well to the diversity of others and capitalize on that diversity. Treat all people with dignity and respect.

LANGUAGES AND LEVEL REQUIRED (Basic, Intermediate, Expert)

Expert knowledge in Portuguese language, oral and written

Intermediate knowledge in French

LOCATION:

The consultant will work at the office of the national EPI under the supervision of the VPD officer at the WCO, for a duration of three months (With the possibility of an extension for an identical period)

TRAVEL:

The consultant is not expected to travel to the interior of the country.

REMUNERATION AND BUDGET:

The consultant will be recruited as a P4 and the duration of the contract is three months with the possibility of an extension for an equal period.

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