The mission of the WHO MTD program in the Solomon Islands is to strengthen local and national capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to malaria and other vector-borne disease risks.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of MTD, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies.
the documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners' experiences
the analysis and evaluation of a diverse range of data and information related to MTD
the identification of disease sources and provision of recommendations and reports on the appropriate response to identified risks, as well as the implementation of preventative and control measures
the monitoring of the national burden of malaria, vector-borne neglected tropical diseases or factors, especially through health information systems and health research activities
the coordination of the development or enhancement of information systems on MTD and the monitoring of progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Support the efficient and effective management, as well as coordination of expertise, to provide technical advice on the development of sustainable, multi-sectoral, and integrated national strategies, policies, interventions, and plans for improvements in health systems and capacity building in the area of malaria and neglected tropical disease control.
Support the development of action plans for the inclusion of disease prevention and control interventions across the life course and continuum of care.
Coordinate the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines, and tools to support the implementation of disease control projects.
Support the management of operational aspects of related operational research, surveillance, epidemiology, and health surveys.
Leverage knowledge of local systems and cultural norms to serve as a technical communication focal point with the public on MTD in the country and propose new community outreach activities concerning the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of MTD.
Support advocacy and building and strengthening of partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address integrated, communicable, and noncommunicable disease prevention and control.
Requirements:
A university degree (bachelor’s or higher) in medicine, public health, epidemiology, or another medical field.
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience supporting TB, HIV, and neglected tropical disease control programs at the national level.
Professional experience providing technical or program services to national counterparts, ministries of health, and other partners on MTD-related issues. Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners, non-governmental, or humanitarian organizations. Experience in writing proposals and technical reports.
Relevant work experience supporting malaria and vector-borne diseases.
Some of the above-listed experience was obtained in an international context.
Experience working with the national or provincial Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
