Consultant United Nations at WHO Tanzania September 2024

Zanzibar
forms part of the United Republic of Tanzania. It is made of two sister
Islands, namely, Unguja and Pemba. According to the 2022 census, the
total population of Zanzibar is approximately 1,889,773 people, with
almost an evenly split between rural and urban. 963,498 people live in
the rural areas, while 926,275 are in urban areas.

Regarding gender
distribution, 472,031 males live in rural areas, while 443,461 are in
urban. Likewise, 491,467 females are in rural, and 482,814 in urban. The
average annual intercensal population growth rate stands at 3.7%, with
the urban population increasing faster, 4.3%, compared to the rate of
growth for the rural population, which is at 3.2%. Zanzibar is sparsely
populated with a population density of 768 persons per square kilometre,
which varies across regions. The average household size stands at 5.0
individuals. 

The
WHO country office is collaborating with HelpAge Tanzania to facilitate
the development of a new Strategy and Action Plan for NCDs, MH&PSS,
and NS Disorders for Zanzibar in line with the Global, Regional, and
National Policies, Strategies, Guidelines and Action Plans. Among the
documents include, National Development and Health Sector Strategic
Plans and Policies, the WHO PEN, PEN PLUS, MH-Gap, and IGAP.   

Work to be done:

Two
(2) individual local consultants will be engaged to support Zanzibar in
reviewing its national NCD Strategic Plan 2014-2019, the draft MNS
Strategy (2015-2019) and the MHPSS plan to come up with a new
Multisectoral Strategy and Action Plan for NCDs, Mental Health &
Psychosocial Support, Neurology and Substance Use Disorders for the
period 2024-2028, drawing on past lessons and experiences. 

The
consultants will be expected to align the new Strategy with current
realities, including engaging all relevant partners, leveraging
innovative approaches to improve the prevention, management, and control
of the stated conditions, ultimately contributing to enhancing the
health and well-being of the Zanzibari.

Scope of work

Major responsibilities: 

Consultant No.1: Non-communicable Diseases

Phase One:

Lead
in reviewing the performance of Zanzibar NCD Multisectoral Strategy
2014-2019. The activity includes designing the evaluation plan and
methodology and overseeing its execution, touching on financing,
services delivery structures/UHC, and challenges facing NCDs services
provision. The review will also look into the NCDs social determinants
of health, and ongoing efforts to integrate their control within the
health system and non health sectors at national and district levels. 

The above will include;

Undertaking
a critical review of reports and actions implemented under the former
NCDs Strategic Plan to obtain comprehensive programmatic and financial
gap analysis, including establishing new and emerging priorities.

Document policy, coordination, financing, and service delivery mechanisms for NCD services and suggest intervention areas.

Conduct evaluation in the field jointly with the Ministry of Health, WHO teams, and other partners.  

Lead in the analysis and report writing of the evaluation results in collaboration with the MOH Zanzibar and other stakeholders. 

Organize a stakeholder workshop to validate the evaluation results and solicit inputs for the new strategy.

Phase Two:

Lead in developing a New National Multisectoral NCD Strategy and Action Plan for Zanzibar. This will include,

Guide
incorporation of technical interventions for the prevention and control
of NCDs, in line with national health and other development strategies
and global commitments and targets.

Lead
in discussion and stakeholders’ contributions emphasizing
sector-specific and multisectoral inputs for various operational
products, e.g., the Social Determinants of Health, NCDs risks, and NCD
services, etc. 

Finalize Development of the new Multisectoral Strategy and Action plan for NCDs 2024-2028

Take
the lead in organizing a stakeholder’s meeting for review and
validation of the draft strategy prior to merging the two Documents
(refer to phase three).

Consultant No.2: Mental Health & Psychosocial support, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders

Phase One:

Take
the lead in consulting experts and stakeholders addressing Health
financing, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, and Neurological
and Substance use disorders to jointly identify gaps and strategic areas
for intervention. 

The above two activities will include:

Document
policy and coordination, financing, and services delivery for Mental
Health, Psychosocial Support, Neurological and Substance use disorders
and suggest intervention areas.

Conduct evaluation in the field jointly with the Ministry of Health, WHO teams, and other partners.  

Lead
in the analysis and report writing of the evaluation results in
collaboration with the MOH Zanzibar and other stakeholders.

Organize a stakeholder workshop to validate the evaluation results and solicit inputs for the new strategy. 

Phase Two: 

Lead in developing a New National Multisectoral Strategy and Action Plan for Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, including Neurological Disorders and Substance Use for Zanzibar. This will include;

Guide
incorporation of technical interventions for the prevention and control
of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, Neurological and Substance
use disorders in line with national health and other development
strategies and global commitments and targets. 

Lead
in discussion and stakeholders’ contributions emphasizing
sector-specific and multisectoral inputs for various operational
products, e.g., the Social Determinants of Health, MH & PSS, NS
services, etc. 

Finalize Development of the new Multisectoral Strategy and Action plan for Mental Health and Psychosocial support, Neurological and Substance use Disorders 2024-2028

Take
the lead in Organizing stakeholders’ meetings for review and validation
of the draft strategy prior to merging the two documents (refer to
phase three). 

Final configuration of the two deliverables for a final version. This consultant will be given an additional eight (8) days.  

Phase Three – Both Consultants (No.1 and No.2)

Contribute/lead
the merging of the two Strategic documents (developed by both
consultants), to come up with One Merged Strategic Document.

To participate in the merging process, work to be achieved in two (2) days. 

The
application should clearly stipulate the roles and days each consultant
is expected to undertake during phase three of this task.

The
consultants will closely work with the Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Elderly and Social Welfare – Departments of
Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health, Health Promotion and Health
Systems Delivery, and Geriatrics. Others include relevant government
Ministries, Agencies and Regulatory authorities, WHO Tanzania Country
Offices in Dar-es-salaam and Zanzibar, HelpAge, and Tanzania Diabetic
Association. The WHO HQs and AFRO will provide specialized technical
support when required. 

Deliverables:

Consultant No.1: Non-communicable Diseases

Phase One:

Inception report detailing the approach, methodology and timelines for the assignment and key deliverables (2 days)

Update report on Desk Review of reports and actions implemented under Zanzibar NCD Strategic Plan 20142019 (5 days).

Compiling
Report of joint visits by the Ministry of Health, WHO teams, HelpAge,
Tanzania Diabetic Association and other partners on a quick assessment
of services for NCDs in Zanzibar (5 days).  

Report of stakeholder workshop on NCDs evaluation results (6 days). 

Phase Two:

First draft of Zanzibar NCD Multisectoral Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2028, reviewed by stakeholders (8 days). 

Second
draft of Zanzibar NCD Multisectoral Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2028
incorporating comments of all stakeholders and shared with all relevant
parties for final review (3 days).

Final draft of Zanzibar NCD Multisectoral Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2028 submitted to MOH and WHO (5 days).

Consultant No.2: Mental Health & Psychosocial support, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders

Phase One:

Inception report detailing the approach, methodology and timelines for the assignment and key deliverables (2 days)

Update
report on Desk Review of reports and actions implemented through MOH
programmes, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and Neurological and
Substance use disorders for the last five years (5 days).

Compiling
Report of joint visits by the Ministry of Health, WHO teams, HelpAge,
Tanzania Diabetic Association and other partners on a quick assessment
of services for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and Neurological
and Substance use disorders in Zanzibar (5 days).

Report
of stakeholder workshop on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and
Neurological and Substance use disorders showing situational analysis
results (6 days).

Phase Two:

First
draft of Zanzibar Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and
Neurological and Substance Use Disorders reviewed by stakeholders (8
days). 

Second
draft of Zanzibar MH&PSS, and NS Disorders Multisectoral Strategy
and Action Plan 2024-2028 incorporating comments of all stakeholders,
and shared with all relevant parties for final review (3 days).

Final
draft of Zanzibar MH&PSS, and NS Disorders Multisectoral Strategy
and Action Plan 2024-2028 submitted to MOH and WHO (5 days). 

Phase Three –

Final
compiled draft of Zanzibar NCDs, MH&PSS, and NS Disorders
Multisectoral Strategy and Action Plan 20242028 submitted to MOH and WHO
(2 days for each and an additional 8 days for the lead).

Required Qualifications:

Educational Qualifications

Degree in Medicine and a Master’s degree in public health, internal medicine, or related field. 

A Ph.D. in related fields is desirable. 

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Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical or public health work.

Comprehensive
knowledge of NCDs, with good experience in strategic planning of NCD
programmes or other disease control interventions. 

Work
experience with the Government of Zanzibar, international and national
NGOs, FBO, UN and/or other International Organizations is desirable.

Skills/Knowledge (in line with WHO competencies)

Must have skills in the analysis of health-related data.

Portray a good team spirit. 

Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. 

Build and promote partnerships across the organization and beyond. 

Capable of producing results. 

Languages and levels required 

Excellent analytical and writing skills. 

Have excellent interpersonal communication and participatory skills. 

Being conversant with the local context is an added advantage.

Technical Supervision:

Two consultants will be hired through a joint proposal with clear roles and time allocation. 

1^st – Work on NCDs – 36 days 

2^nd – Work on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and Neurological and Substance use disorders 36 days

Consultants will lead in the finalization of the final version – 8 days

The
application should clearly stipulate the roles and days each consultant
is expected to undertake during phase three of this task. 

The
Consultants will work in close collaboration with Dr. Alphoncina Nanai
(Focal point for NCDs WHO Dar-es-salaam office), coordinated by the
Public Health Liaison Officer in WHO Zanzibar Office. 

The
collaboration will also be with the Ministry of Health of the
Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in cooperation with relevant
sectors and departments, HelpAge and other partners.

Renumeration

Each consultant is expected to use 18 days for phase one, 16 days for phase two and 2 days for phase three.

The inception report should provide a schedule of activities for each consultant until to the delivery of intended results.
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