STC for organization of MDRTB Webinar

1. Background: Viet Nam is among the 30 countries globally with the highest TB burden, with an estimated incidence of 182 cases per 100,000 and MDR/RR-TB is 9.1 cases per 100,000 population (WHO TB report 2019). The estimated proportion of TB cases with MDR/RR-TB was 3.6 % among new TB cases and 17 % among previously treated cases. The estimated number of MDR/RR-TB cases among notified pulmonary TB cases was about 4,900 (3,800-6,000), with a rate of successful treatment for MDRTB of 68 % (2016). To support Viet Nam in coping with the MDRTB issue, the annual regional Green Light Committee (rGLC), coordinated by WHO and supported by Global fund, organizes country visits to review the MDRTB program and provide recommendations for strengthening the MDRTB program. The report from rGLC in 2019 highlighted many gaps and challenges remaining in the MDRTB program, including: an estimated 98% of MDR-TB are facing catastrophic costs due to TB; the budget for drug-resistant TB (PMDT) still heavily depends on external funding; enrolment for treatment is still low; limited interventions to prevent initial loss-to-follow-up; loss to follow up for MDR/RR-TB patients is still high (15% in 2016 cohort); and treatment of MDR/RR-TB in the private sectors remains largely unknown. The 2020 rGLC country situation assessment is vital to support the NTP to address these gaps. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a country visit form rGLC is impossible this year. Therefore, the rGLC is organizing a webinar workshop, in place of a country visit, to provide support for the MDRTB program. The webinar is scheduled for 4-5 June 2020. There are approximately 40-50 participants across the NTP program who will attend the webinar. To facilitate preparation for the webinar, preparation for documents, including translation of webinar materials, support conducting the webinar, including interpretation during the webinar, the WHO CO is seeking a STC who can provide support for this specific task. 2. Work to be performed Under the joint supervision of the DC Team Coordinator of the WHO Country office in Viet Nam and the MDRTB unit of the NTP, the consultant is expected to: - facilitate preparation for the webinar - review and translation of the documents - Provide simultaneous interpretation during the webinar - Provide other assistance as required by WHO and NTP team related to the translation and interpretation of the webinar. The consultant will be required to work in his/her workplace, and to report to the WHO Representative Office for Viet Nam as requested to deliver below outputs Deliverables/ outcomes - Deliverable 1: translated documents of webinar meeting - Deliverable 2: Summary report of the webinar 3. Specific requirements Qualifications required: Essential: - university degree in medicine or social science Desirable: - English training course - Special courses on TB Experience required: Essential: - At least 10 years experience working in the TB program - Experience working in area of MDRTB Desirable: - Previous experience working in international organizations Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: - Interpretation and writing translation - Facilitating of international workshops - Knowledge on healthcare system in Viet Nam Language requirements: - Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Vietnamese Competencies - Good coordination and communication skills across different technical programmes and partners. - Ability to establish harmonious working relationships and teamwork and adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain high level of personal conduct. - Ability to demonstrate gender equality and cultural appropriateness within the office and among partners. - Fostering integration and teamwork 4. Place of assignment Hanoi, Vietnam 5. Medical clearance The selected Consultant will not be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work. 6. Travel NA 7. Budget Please take note of the following when submitting application: - The contractor will be responsible for paying taxes, if any. Those who are interested can send letter of interest and resume to: Administrative Officer World Health Organization UN Building, 304 Kim Ma Street Hanoi, Viet Nam OR wpvnmapplicants@who.int Before/by 21 May 2020 For further information on this TOR, please contact: wpvnmwr@who.int