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National Consultant, Coordinator for screening part, JO# 23545Employer UNFPA |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 20.01.2025 - 28.01.2025 |
| Field of activity / position: |
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| Duties | Hiring Office: UNFPA CO in Uzbekistan Purpose of consultancy: After successful completion of the 4-years piloting of HPV DNA cervical cancer screening project in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Chirchik city, UNFPA supported the Ministry of Health by sharing the results and recommendations for development of the National Strategy on elimination of the cervical cancer screening. The document served as a platform for fruitful collaboration and issuance of the President decree at the end of 2024. In 2025 UNFPA continues supporting the Ministry of Health in implementing the roadmap followed the President decree to ensure national cervical cancer screening is accessible and efficient. The first step is to organize the coordination centers at the national and regional levels based in Republican Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Mother and Child Health and regional branches of the center (hereinafter, Centers), align capacity of the staff with roadmap requirements, organize overall coordination of the nationwide screening process. The purpose of the national coordinators is to deploy the roadmap through overall planning, coordination, and monitoring of the screening process at all levels. Scope of work: To get acquainted with the roadmap, results of the previous projects, and overall situation in the country in terms of cervical cancer prevention To assess the capacity of the national, regional and PHC facilities to conduct CC&BC screening To contribute to development of the requirements for staffing and functional responsibilities for personnel involved in CC&BC screening at all levels To identify knowledge gaps and prepare a list of the learning resources required for effective screening To monitor implementation of screening and coordinate treatment of patients at PHC level To coordinate information exchange between different levels and ensure timely support if needed To monitor the functioning of the referral system during the screening process to ensure necessary treatment for HPV positive women with cervical lesions To coordinate data collection from testing facilities, laboratories, and oncology centers to ensure all diagnoses and treatment prescribed/performed are correct To contribute to the updates and reports and participate in the meetings when necessary To keep effective communication with the national and international experts to ensure alignment of the screening with the international and evidence-based screening methods To coordinate work with population on promoting CC&BC screening and ensure voluntary attendance for screening Duration and working schedule: The work is expected to start on January and end on July 2025. The coordinators are expected to work 10 days per month each to deliver results as per the list of responsibilities above Place where services are to be delivered: Coordinators are expected to work in Tashkent city, online and offline. UNFPA will not cover expenses related to the local and international travel if such needs arise Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): Deliverables for the Coordinator screening part: Capacity of staff is sufficient to perform high-quality CC&BC screening Learning resources are mobilized to improve knowledge and skills of the staff involved in CC&BC screening Paths for tests and testing results and referral system for patients are fully functional Screening programme executed at all levels as planned in the roadmap Communication campaign for population is launched Monthly updates on screening process are submitted to the Ministry of Health and UNFPA Monthly reports are submitted to the Ministry of Health and UNFPA Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: Monitoring of the process will be done by the responsible focal point from the Ministry of Health and UNFPA NPO on SRH on a regular basis Electronic version of the report should be submitted not later than 3 days after completion of work Language of the Report and presentations: Russian Expected travel: UNFPA will cover monitoring trip to the selected regions during this consultancy in line with financial guideline developed for Vision2030 programme. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Citizen of Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | Master degree in OB&GYN, oncology, medicine and/or public health; Professional knowledge and experience of Cervical cancer prevention Knowledge of national system of service provision including oncology Strong knowledge of the health systems; knowledge of SRH is an asset; Project management knowledge and skills Strong knowledge of national and international stakeholders; Strong communication and reporting skills |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Part-time |
| Salary offered | Competitive |
| Extra motivation | UNFPA will provide necessary support in providing translation during meetings with international stakeholders when needed. Payment will be done on monthly basis upon submission of monthly report by each coordinator. |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | Important applicant information The deadline for submission of the applications is the 28th of January 2024 18:00 Tashkent time. The post is subject to local recruitment. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status Workforce diversity UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity, and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities. HOW TO APPLY: UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Please apply through Quantum website. The direct link to the vacancy is the https://shorturl.at/m7pce Notice: There is no application, processing, or other fees at any stage of the application process. WARNING TO APPLICANTS: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names, and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter, or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline. http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm |
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