International Consultant - Primary care consultant, Nurse

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%26nbsp; Area of expertise:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EInternational Consultant

• Primary care consultant, Nurse%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E2.%26nbsp;. Purpose of consultancy:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EThe World Health Organization (WHO) seeks to engage an international consultant with expertise in primary care/family practice nursing and postgraduate curriculum development to support the Palestinian Ministry of Health (MoH) in the review and update of postgraduate training for nurses working in primary care.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EThe consultancy aims to strengthen primary care service delivery, improve quality and continuity of care, and contribute to advancing UHC in the occupied Palestinian territory (o. Pt) through the following activities:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E1.Completion of postgraduate training mapping documents, for primary care/family practice opportunities for nurses: Mapping and review will consider existing training programmes, models and providers through desk review and key informant interviews; to identify current options for training, delivery modalities, strengths and gaps. The review will consider different international models for postgraduate training and provide recommendations for the MoH and the National Primary Care Steering Committee.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E2.Development of a national competency based postgraduate curriculum in primary care/family practice for nurses: The curriculum will be developed through a participatory process with partner educational institution/s in the West Bank, to be selected by WHO and MoH following the mapping and review process of programmes and providers, and the consultant will provide leadership and technical guidance. This will inform the development/revision of a training package by the institution/s, guided by the consultant. The competency-based curriculum will be guided primarily by the updated Essential Health Service Package, the Primary Care Nursing Guidelines and Universal Health Coverage principles, with a holistic approach to primary care/family practice nursing in the Palestinian context. The curriculum will promote an integrated approach to primary care/family practice, considering the nursing role within a wider multi-disciplinary team of doctors, midwives, and allied health professionals.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E3.Review and development of a pathway for national accreditation, professional recognition and licensing of primary care/family practice nursing in the occupied Palestinian territory: The pathway will detail the accreditation process for training programmes and training institutions in primary care/family medicine, recognition of primary care/family practice nursing, licensing of specialized nurses;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3Eand identify the next steps for operationalization in the health system. This will be developed in close collaboration with the MoH and regulatory stakeholders.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E4.Produce recommendations for a continuous professional development (CPD) programme for primary care/family practice nurses: A scoping review of CPD systems in similar contexts will be conducted, and a proposal will be produced for design and implementation of a pilot CPD system in o. Pt.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EThe consultant will work closely with WHO technical advisors, the Ministry of Health, and selected partner educational institutes.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EAll outputs must be evidence-informed, operationally feasible within the West Bank context, and aligned with MoH regulatory frameworks.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E3. Background:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EThe Ministry of Health (MoH) has requested the review and revision of national postgraduate training in primary care for doctors and nurses, to develop and promote the specialization in family medicine/family health/primary care as part of the multi-disciplinary primary care team. This will build on existing work to promote training opportunities in primary care. The revision aims to address gaps in primary care service delivery, workforce competencies, respond to emerging and growing health needs, including noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, and support an integrated, person-centred approach to care. The content will enable service delivery of the Essential Health Service Package in primary care.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EThe Palestinian health system in the West Bank operates within a complex and protracted emergency context characterized by political instability, movement restrictions, fiscal pressures, and service fragmentation. The shortage of specialized family practice doctors and nurses presents a major barrier to comprehensive, community-oriented care. The West Bank has a lower density of primary care providers relative to population needs, limiting access to preventive, diagnostic, and continuous care services. By investing in the training of primary care professionals, across disciplines, this project will increase the quality and comprehensiveness of primary care services, promoting a more resilient and equitable healthcare system that can respond effectively to community health needs.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EThe consultancy will support MoH-led activities under WHO%27s technical assistance for primary care, funded through the Norwegian Representative Office (NRO) grant improving the quality, accessibility and resilience of primary care in the West Bank.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EGiven the operating context in the West Bank, timelines for the project may need to be adapted to accommodate security and operational constraints.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E4.%26nbsp;. Deliverables:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOutput 1: Updated mapping and review of existing postgraduate training mapping in primary care/family practice nursing in the West Bank%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeliverable 1.1: Inception Report%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EInception report and desk review summary, including:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• A detailed mapping and analysis of postgraduate training, including continuing professional development opportunities (CPD), in primary care, covering: training programmes, provider institutions and organizations, geographical distribution across north, middle and south regions of the West Bank, training content and delivery capacity.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• A focused mapping of primary care content within undergraduate training curricula to identify the competencies nurses are expected to have before entering postgraduate training.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Review of current curriculum content and delivery modalities in comparison to international training models.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• An overview of the primary care nursing workforce and projected needs for training capacity.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Key informant interviews (MoH primary care focal points, training institution directors/trainers, primary care nurses and nurse specialists, partners engaged in primary care training and service delivery).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Proposed workplan and methodology for curriculum revision in partnership with selected institutions, with a timeline for development and validation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Recommendations for the National Primary Care Steering Committee.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOutput 2: Development of a national competency based postgraduate curriculum in primary care/family practice nursing%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeliverable 2.1: Postgraduate training curriculum%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Participatory development approach working with partner educational institution/s selected by WHO %26amp; MoH, and in coordination with other UN agencies %26amp; partners working in primary care nursing education.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Development of framework.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Formation of thematic groups for curriculum sections and provision of technical guidance.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Modular curriculum structure aligned with scope of practice and delivery of Essential Health Service package, aligned with the Primary Care Nursing Guidelines.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Submission of curriculum for necessary MoH and academic institution approval.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Guidance to partner institution/s for development of accompanying training package.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3EDeliverable 2.2:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EInfrastructure and equipment assessment for training delivery%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Identify infrastructure limitations to deliver training, including equipment and technology support.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOutput 3: Review and development of a pathway for national accreditation, professional recognition and licensing of primary care/family practice nursing in the occupied Palestinian territory%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeliverable 3.1: Consultation process%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Map and review existing accreditation process for training programmes and training institutions, professional recognition of primary care/family practice nursing and licensing standards for primary care professionals.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Design the accreditation pathway for training, and for recognition of the specialization, detailing the process, requirements and sequencing.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Identify the steps required for operationalization within the health system, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Contribute to primary care health workforce planning.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Produce: (1) a policy brief to support adoption and (2) an operational guide detailing the procedures, criteria, timelines, required documentation, review and inspection processes, renewal, quality assurance and appeals of the updated accreditation/licensing standards, processes, and roles and responsibilities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOutput 4: Produce recommendations for designing and introducing a continuous professional development (CPD) programme for primary care/family practice nurses%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeliverable 4.1: Report on continuous professional development (CPD) models and recommendations%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Describe the components of a continuous professional development system for practitioners in primary care/family practice.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Review and discuss potential models from comparable health systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Propose a national system for continuous professional development.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E• Identify challenges for implementation and mitigation strategies, and propose recommendations for piloting the CPD system in the OPt context.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E5. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducational Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- First level University degree in Nursing.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Advanced university degree in nursing, medical education, health systems/policy or public health.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Postgraduate qualification in primary care/family practice nursing.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- At least 10 years of clinical professional experience in primary care / family practice.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Documented experience in postgraduate training curricula development for primary care / family practice for nurses in one or more countries.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Practical experience in designing %26amp; delivering postgraduate nursing education programmes.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Clinical experience in the Palestinian health system or similar context is an asset.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETechnical skills and knowledge%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Excellent knowledge of WHO PHC standards, UHC, EHSP, and primary care/family practice nursing competencies.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Strong expertise in postgraduate curriculum design, stakeholder facilitation, and document formulation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E- Ability to work in sensitive contexts with cultural appropriateness.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELanguages%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- %3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3EProficiency in English.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E6. Location:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3ERemotely: planned trip to West Bank , Gaza Occupied Palestinian Territory%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-font-kerning:1.0pt;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3Efor up to 4 weeks, subject to security conditions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E7. Remuneration and budget (Travel cost not included):%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3Ea. Remuneration: Band C daily payment range USD 500-625, monthly payment range USD10,000-12,500%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3Eb. Living expenses: N/A%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;%22%3Ec.%26nbsp;. Expected duration of contract 11 months, 100% FTE equivalent (40 hours / week)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E8. Additional Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThis vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EOnly candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EA written test may be used as a form of screening.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EIf your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://www.whed.net/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Ehttp://www.whed.net/%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EFor information on WHO%27s operations please visit: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://www.who.int%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Ehttp://www.who.int%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EWHO is committed to workforce diversity.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EWHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EApplications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EWHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;. Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;. Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3Ethe WHO Values Charter%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E into practice.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EWHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EConsultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EWHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EConsultants working in Switzerland must register with the applicable Swiss cantonal tax authorities and social security authorities, within the prescribed timeframes (Guidelines issued by the Swiss Mission are available at:%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.eda.admin.ch/missions/mission-onu-geneve/en/home/manual-regime-privileges-and-immunities/introduction/Manuel-personnes-sans-privileges-et-immunites-carte-H/Non%20fonctionnaires%20et%20stagiaires.html%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;%22%3Ehttps://www.eda.admin.ch/missions/mission-onu-geneve/en/home/manual-regime-privileges-and-immunities/introduction/Manuel-personnes-sans-privileges-et-immunites-carte-H/Non%20fonctionnaires%20et%20stagiaires.html%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EFor roster VNs:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-