Avis de recrutement : OMS recrute un.e Consultant.e en innovation et recherche basé aux Philippines.

Avis de recrutement : OMS recrute un.e Consultant.e en innovation et recherche basé aux Philippines.

1. Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of this project is to support the development of a compendium of case studies on innovation in the Western Pacific Region, specifically:

• perform research and literature review as necessary to capture relevant information related to the studies
• support the design of interview questions, conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders to collect data
• support the analysis and interpretation of data from interview and literature review
• support the writing of case studies
• support on other related activities that may be pertinent to these terms of reference

2. Background

The Data, Strategy and Innovation (DSI) Group was set up in 2019 in the Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) in response to the Regional Director’s white paper “For the Future” and focuses on innovation, data and strategic engagement with countries on health systems transformation. The Innovation and Research unit (INR) under DSI is mandated to provide support to Member States in harnessing innovation to develop future-proof health systems.

It is proposed at RC73 that a Regional Innovation Strategy shall be developed for the Western Pacific Region, a strategy inspired by the myriads of health innovation happening in the Region and the role of public sector in accelerating health innovation. In preparation of the Strategy document, a compendium of case studies will be produced to capture health innovations led by the public sector. Through the identification and analysis of challenges and enabling factors in the innovation process from ideation to implementation, lessons can be drawn to serve other Member States facing similar challenges. The finished case studies are expected to be 3-6 pages in length following a consistent template provided by the INR unit.

3. Planned timelines

Start date:  20 March 2023 (subject to confirmation)

End date:   14 July 2023

During the contract period, the consultant is expected to work for 50 working days.

4. Work to be performed

The work shall be performed virtually. The service provider is required to:

• Prepare, implement and document interviews and group discussions with relevant stakeholders involved in case study projects
• Conduct background research
• Collect, analyse, and interpret data
• Develop detailed case studies consistent with the template provided
• Assist the communication with internal stakeholders involved in case study production
• Submit the final case studies

Objective: Case studies

Output 1.1: Support the preparation, execution, and summarization of interviews with stakeholders involved in identified cases on health innovation

Deliverable 1.1:  Develop 10-12 short case studies on health innovation

5. Technical supervision

The selected contractor will work under the supervision of:

6. Specific requirements

Qualifications required:
The applicant should have a post-graduate degree in public health or other relevant field from a recognized university.

Experience and technical skills required:
– At least five years of research experience in public health or relevant social science fields, and extensive experience in preparing, implementing and documenting qualitative research, in line with best practices and paradigms of qualitative research

– Proven track record for professional delivery of high-quality products

– Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, governmental agencies and/or non-governmental organizations

– Expertise in facilitating the organization of international consultations and meetings.

– Excellent writing skills in English, including for technical and general audiences.

Language requirements:
Written and spoken fluency in English (expert: read – write – speak).

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