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Reference:5070
Country:Nepal
Multiple country event:No
Region:SEARO
City:Kathmandu
Start date:23 June 2013
End date:1 July 2013
Estimated duration:
Status:TA Request
 (This is a request for technical assistance)
TA request for: Expert

Title:Programme Review of NTP - Nepal CONSULTANT FOR THE POSITION OF TEAM LEADER
Type:Mission
Terms of Reference:Based on goals, objectives and organizational structure of the survey (see attachment) NTP/Nepal is seeking suitable candidates to the position of Team Leader for the group of national and international TB experts that will carry out the in-depth review of TB programme in Nepal.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE TEAM LEADER

1. To ensure proper coordination between the NTP organizing committee and each of the five sub-teams;

2. To provide technical support and leadership to the team and technical area where he/she will be assigned;

3. To facilitate the communication between the organizing committee (NTP) and the team members concerning logistic and managerial aspects

4. In co-ordination with the NTP Director, prepare the agenda for and lead the discussions with the concerned Nepalese authorities and other national and international stakeholders

5. To review the NTP Policy and Strategy in line with global and regional TB strategies and plans

6. To present the final recommendation of the review during the final debriefing of the team with concerned representatives of MoPH, CCM, donor community and other partners.

7. To prepare the final report in proper coordination with all the subgroup leaders and submit it to NTP Nepal within the set deadline.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. University degee in biomedical science from an internationally recognized university;

2. Postgraduate studies (master/PhD) in public health and/or epidemiology, communicable diseases, disease control.

3. Training in TB control.

WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

1. Should have at least 10 years of experience in TB Control Program.

2. Should have previous experiences of similar international review missions.

3. The candidate should have direct personal experience in the formulation of policy and strategy for TB control programmes.

4. Ability to interact with people from different ethnic and cultural background and lead a team towards a common goal;

5. Capacity to produce quality and timely results even working under pressure and logistic constraints;

4. The candidate should be willing and fit to travel by road outside Kathmandu and spend the night in rural hostels if required.
Training Opportunity:Yes
Website:www.nepalntp.gov.np
Purpose 1:TB programme planning and review / regional meetings
Purpose 2: 
Purpose 3: 
Other purpose:To lead and coordinate the team of national and international experts that will carry out the programme review.

Entered by:NTP
Partner 1:NTP
Partner 2:WHO/SEARO
Partner 3:GDF
Contact name:Dr Giampaolo Mezzabotta, MO/TUB
Contact email:mezzabottag@searo.who.int
Other agencies:GLC, LHL.

Funding needs:No
Funding source:Global Fund - Fonds Mondial
Other funding source:LHL, RIT
Available funding:$ 0
Funding gap:$ 0
Global Fund reference: 

Comments:Applications (CV + motivation letter) should be sent to the contact person no later than April 21, 2013.

Consultancy fees are as for WHO remuneration scale for Nepal, depending on seniority and qualifications of the consultant.

 

Documents associated with this event

Background document - Document d'information Ground Rules for all consultants.doc Not confidential  
Background document - Document d'information ToR for the in-depth review..doc Not confidential  

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Date Created: 28 March 2013
Entered By: Nepal




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