1.Purpose of the Consultancy

Provide technical guidance to the government of Egypt to develop a New National Immunization Strategy (NIS) in line with WHO NIS guidelines.

2.Background

Immunization programs aim at preventing morbidity and mortality attributable to vaccine preventable diseases by offering vaccines to the population, in accordance with established technical guidelines. The World Health Organization (WHO) together with partners have developed a new strategic document for immunization over the present decade under the banner of the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030). This together with other important global guidelines such as Gavi-5.0/6.0 presents a roadmap on how to achieve the vision of a world where everyone everywhere at every age, fully benefits from vaccines for good health and wellbeing. To assist countries, develop new strategic plans within the context of IA2030, the National Immunization Strategy (NIS) guidelines was released by WHO in August 2020.

To support Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), WHO Egypt is recruiting a national consultant to develop a new National Immunization Strategy (NIS) in line with WHO NIS guidelines.

3.Work to be performed

Output 1: Conduct situational analysis and develop a strategy framework

·Deliverable 1.1: Support the set-up of an NIS Development Team with identified ToR & timeline of activities accompanied by a stakeholder engagement plan

·Deliverable 1.2: Conduct a situation analysis by the immunization system

·Deliverable 1.3: Define strategies to achieve the NIS vision of the country with clear identification and agreement of roles and responsibilities across different levels of government and non-government organizations to deliver

Output 2: Develop M & E framework for action

·Deliverable 2.1: Identify high-level indicators and milestones needed to keep track of progress towards priorities

·Deliverable 2.2:Develop an NIS scorecard from a consensus with stakeholders on the indicators and milestones with a consensual publication timeline

Output 3: Finalize cost estimates and develop a budget for the new strategy:

·Deliverable 3.1: Prepare cost estimates and budget the completed NIS with country team using NIS.Cost tool

·Deliverable 3.2: Conduct NIS budget dialogue with government and development partners and other stakeholders with identified source of funding

Output 4: Finalize NIS and EPI Annual operational plan

·Deliverable 4.1: Support meeting held by MoHP with stakeholders to present final NIS

·Deliverable 4.2: Prepare EPI Annual Operation Plan for ongoing year extracted from NIS. Cost and share with country team

Output 5: Support scientific writing, evidence gathering and institutional strengthening of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG)

·Deliverable 5.1: Assist the EPI in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, drafting comprehensive reports and presentations, and preparing manuscripts for publication in a peer reviewed journal

·Deliverable 5.2:Gather local evidence on burden of disease for vaccines yet to be introduced by MoH for use by NITAG to make evidence informed decision

·Deliverable 5.3: Support the conduct of activities to ensure NITAG meets the six functionality criteria

4.Specific requirements

– Qualifications required:

·Essential – University Degree in Medicine

·Desirable – Master degree in Public health (MPH) or Epidemiology

– Experience required:

·Essential: Five years of experience working in the public health programs including developing strategies and frameworks

·Good knowledge on EPI and Program planning and budgeting

– Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

•Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications.

•Knowledge of the country’s health system, with good understanding of the vaccination program

•Good knowledge on EPI Program review, root cause analysis, strategic planning, data analysis and interpretation

•Excellent ability to provide sound technical advice, writing guidelines, developing plans and building capacity.

•Good interpersonal skills, teamwork, time management and coaching.

– Language requirements:

·Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic

5.Place of assignment: WCO Egypt

6.Medical clearance: The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness.

7.Travel: The selected consultant is not expected to travel within the country boundaries

8.Remuneration: EGP 274,727 per month