Consultant to support refugee and migration health project, Amman, Jordan 39 views

Organization: WHO – World Health Organization
Country: Jordan
City: Amman
Office: WHO Amman
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Consultant to support refugee and migration health project in Jordan
( 2200187 )
Contractual Arrangement : External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 6 months
Job Posting: May 1, 2022, 8:58:59 AM
Purpose of the Consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide Technical expertise to WHO country office Jordan’s Refugee and Migration Health Programme activities, especially providing support to the unit of Humanitarian Aid and Migration, at Project Management and International Cooperation Directorate of Jordan Ministry of Health, in complete guidance and supervision of WHO Jordan Country Office.
Objective: Main objective is to advance the Universal Health Coverage for Refugees and Migrants through strengthening the collaborative efforts of the WHO, other national and international partners, and MoH within the Humanitarian Health Sector Working Group. and the United Nations Migration Network which catalyses mechanisms to enhance living conditions of migrants in Jordan as per the Global Compact for Migration.
Specific objectives is to build and enhance capacity of MoH and WHO on refugee and migrant health, including research, in line with the Global Action Plan on Promoting Health of Refugees and Migrants and WHO EMRO Regional Strategy on Health of Refugees and Migrants, with a scope of: Such an opportunity would have a final two-fold scope:
D eveloping a WHO Country Office refugee and migrant health country programme;
Strengthening the capacity of MoH in the area of refugee and migrant health, including research and data generation
Background
The Global Action Plan to promote health of refugees and migrants (2019-2023) aims to address refugees and migrants in an inclusive, comprehensive manner, including the coordination of international efforts to link health care for refugees and migrants to humanitarian programme.
A regional strategy was adapted for Eastern Mediterranean Region thereby translating the global plan into priority strategic objectives that also aims to achieve universal health coverage for all population irrespective of their migratory status in line with the WHO’s General Programme of Work 2019-2023.
There is a need to localize the global action plan and regional strategy at country level, including the strengthening of ongoing collaborated efforts of partners and stakeholders in Jordan towards short term and long-term health needs for refugee and migrants, with the inclusion of all population in national priorities. The COVID-19 pandemic has positioned the Government of Jordan (GoJ) as a global example for adopting a whole-of-society approach in providing health services. WHO Jordan commits to support Ministry of Health in strengthening the technical capacity of the newly established Directorate of Project management and international cooperation to better addressing the gaps in inclusion of refugees and migrants, in a coordinated approach, further to advance the agenda of Universal Health Coverage of Jordan. This would also enhance the updating of the national health information system with disaggregated data on refugee and migrant health.
Planned Timelines
Start date: To be confirmed
End date: 31 July 2022 (with possibility of extension)
Work to Be Performed
Output 1: Develop a roadmap to optimize access to quality health services for refugees and migrants in Jordan in line with the existing National Health Strategies
Deliverable 1.1: Prepare and coordinate for an assessment to explore access to quality health services for refugees and migrants
Review of health strategic national policies and plans with regards to access to care for migrants and refugees
Prepare and conduct an assessment among refugees and migrants to explore access to quality health care
Deliverable 1.2: Submit an Analytical paper with recommendation on access to quality healthcare for refugee and migrants
Analyse and interpreting the significant findings from the quality health service assessment among refugees and migrants
Submit a report with main recommendations related to the assessment
Deliverable 1.3: Develop a Roadmap with specific steps and actions to ensure that access to healthcare with quality by migrants and refugees is aligned with the national plans and policies
Develop a roadmap with key actions and timeline for enhancing quality health care access for refugees and migrants
Output 2: Conduct a country assessment on health and migration using the tool recently developed. This will also include a desk review of all National Health Sector strategic plans and develop a report for the inclusion of refugees and migrants.
Deliverable 2.1: Submit a Consolidated report on the country assessment and desk review findings
Submit Report on a country assessment using the tool recently developed by WHO HQ (PHM)
Provide a Repository of available and valid health sector strategic plans and policies, and related documents such as assessments, mission reports, analysis etc..
Submit a Consolidated report on the desk review conducted, including the list of responders
Output 3: Ensure coordination and harmony across humanitarian and migration health partners and MoH in existing refugee and migrants health platforms.
Deliverable 3.1: Contribute to inter-agency health sector working group meetings through effective coordination, and to the revision of JRP and related plans for further promotion of health of refugees and migrants.
Participate in the monthly Health Sector Working Group meetings and relevant inter- sector working group meetings.
review Jordan Response Plan (JRP) health sector component, if required for revision of current JRP 2021-2022.
update Activity Info quarterly reporting on humanitarian response
Deliverable 3.2: Contribute to Jordan UN Migration Network meetings and in the development of plans and proposals.
Attend the UN Migration Network meetings with preparation of presentations in case of discussions related to migrant health
Co- develop a grants proposal in coordination with the Global Health and Migration Programme, RO, and other health partners such as IOM and ILO for the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund.
Specific Requirements
Qualifications required :
University or Master’s Degree in Medicine or Public Health, with focus on Migrant and Refugee Health. or PhD degree is an asset.
Required experience :
5 to 10 years’ experience on policy development, research, and implementation of project in the area of humanitarian and migration response or health development.
Previous experience in Humanitarian/migration work in Jordan.
Skills and knowledge required:
Technical and analytical skills and knowledge: High level of expertise in conducting and developing policy papers;
Excellent skills in developing reports, and grants proposals and documentation Excellent communicating skills;
Excellent report writing skills in Arabic and English.
Language Requirements :
Excellent command of Arabic and English language (speaking/writing).
Place of Assignment
Jordan
Medical clearance : The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.
Travel (If travel is involved, a medical certificate of fitness for work will be required.) All travel arrangements will be made by WHO – WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance. Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.
Additional Information section
This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Remuneration is in line with WHO consultant established rates
Successful candidates will be included in the roster for consideration for future contractual engagement via a consultancy, as they become available. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee any future contractual relationship with WHO
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
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