Consultant for Evidence and Data to Policy

1. Purpose of consultancy

The main objective of this consultancy is to provide a technical input to the development and implementation of the communication plan for evidence-informed policy-making, supporting countries through development of the priority technical products and supporting the establishment of the national processes and structures.

This will support countries in enhancing the capacity for using evidence and data for policy-making at regional and national level.

2. Background
   
   WHO EMRO Department of Science, Information and Dissemination envisions a region where all health related policies, decisions on healthcare development and implementation, and innovations are informed by best available evidence from verifiable knowledge, research and reliable information. The programme’s mission is to strengthen the capacity of Member States to improve availability, quality and use of evidence from reliable information, research and other sources of knowledge, and to enhance effective innovations toward Universal Health Coverage and health related Sustainable Development Goals.

• Promoting the generation, sharing and use of high quality, evidence-based and timely health information to strengthen health systems through sound public health decision-making, resource allocation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Supporting capacities for research, innovations and the development of technology and biotechnology solutions which lead to improving the performance of health systems and population health outcomes;
• Promoting the monitoring of health system performance and progress on national health goals, including equity in health, through well-functioning national health information systems, which include population-based surveys, service delivery statistics and birth and death registration with a reliable cause of death;
• Monitoring the health situation and trends at regional level through the regional health observatory and promoting development of national health observatories and strengthening of health information systems;
• Strengthening national capacities in member states to undertake research on priority health issues and pursue innovation and development through the generation of knowledge and evidence;
• Producing information products in appropriate languages and formats to support dissemination and translation of evidence into policies and practices, and promoting the appropriate use of information and communication technologies, including the regional web site;
• Promoting health through the provision of valid up-to-date health information in Arabic and promotion of translation into national languages;
• Enabling sustainable access to up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge by WHO staff and national health care professionals, and managing and supporting knowledge networks.

3. Work to be performed

Output 1) Contribute to development and implementation of the communication plan for evidence-informed policy-making

Deliverable 1-1 Literature review to identify the optimal ways to enhance EIPM at national level using communication approaches

Deliverable 1-2 Development of the communication plan for Evidence and Data to Policy agenda in collaboration with communication team

Deliverable 1-3 Coordinate the development of the podcasts, videos with support of communication team

Output 2) Development of the summary reports for the NEDtP and consultative meetings

Deliverable 2-1 Develop a draft report based on the technical discussions in the meetings under WHO supervision

Deliverable 2-2 Submit all the relevant documents and files to WHO SID EDP and report on a regular basis.

Output 3): Technically Support the functions of WHO EMRO COVID-19 Incident Management Support Team’s Research and Knowledge Management Pillar

Deliverable 3.1: Draft the agenda and organize the regular meetings of the Pillar in consultation with the Pillar’s lead, and actively participate in the meetings during the assignment’s period.

Deliverable 3.2: Collect inputs from Pillar members and provide material for Pillar’s lead daily presentation slides based on the work of the members

Deliverable 3.3: For the duration of the consultancy, Prepare meeting reports, and regular progress reports of the Pillar

4. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
   

Educational Qualifications: First university degree in health policy, public health, epidemiology, international health or a related field.

Experience: Up to 5 years’ experience in the field of health system, public health, health policy development and implementation.

Skills/Technical skills and knowledge: Proven academic publications in areas relevant to public health and health systems.

Excellent skills of communication

Languages and level required: Expert knowledge of English (Read - Write - Speak)

5. Location
   Cairo, Egypt (EMRO)
   
6. Planned timelines (Dates are subject to confirmation)
   Start date: 16 April 2023
   End date: 31 December 2023

7. Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

Additional Information

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