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National Consultant on Health Service Availability Assessment at Border Points and SOP Development for Cross-Border Disease Information ExchangeEmployer IOM Uzbekistan |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 14.10.2026 - 25.10.2026 |
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| Duties | IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/23587 No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note: this is a consultancy assignment, not an employment opportunity TERMS OF REFERENCE Duty Station of the Consultancy: Home based Duration of the Consultancy: 20 working days, October 2026 – July 2027 Nature of the Consultancy: Category B - National Consultant on conducting health service availability and readiness assessment around border entry points "Fotehobod" (Tajikistan) and "Oybek" (Uzbekistan) and developing Standard Operating Procedures on cross-border information and data exchange on infectious and endemic diseases. BACKGROUND The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in cooperation with Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, is implementing the project "Cross-border Health Security Partnership between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan", launched in September 2026 under the ADB Technical Assistance entitled: Addressing Health Threats in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Countries and the Caucasus. The project responds to persistent public health risks, including insufficient coordination between countries, gaps in disease surveillance and data exchange, and limited understanding of the health vulnerabilities of migrants and mobile populations. The proposed project foresees activities along the economic corridor Khujand-Tashkent, more specifically in the area of the Points of Entry (PoE) "Fotehobod", district Mastchoh (Tajikistan) and "Oybek", district Bekabad (Uzbekistan). Under the project, the assessment on health service availability and readiness in selected border regions and along mobility corridors surrounding the "Fotehobod" in Tajikistan and "Oybek" PoE in Uzbekistan is envisioned. The findings of the health service availability assessment will be used to develop responses in relation to community health risk reduction and improved service availability in selected border regions. This evidence generated will further contribute to cross-border cooperation and communication between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan by identifying critical issues and gaps which can guide the priorities of the Project Bilateral Task Force Group to: (a) develop surveillance and control measures for health security, including timely recognition, reporting, referral and management of suspected cases; and (b) establishing cross-border communication and coordination protocols or mechanisms for providing timely and urgent cross-border data sharing on the local level (through bilateral committees etc.). Based on this assessment, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on cross-border information and data exchange on infectious and endemic diseases (between countries and/or between PoE) will be developed and tested. SOPs will include topics such as case management and referrals, disease surveillance, infection prevention and control and coordination on local levels during outbreaks and/or public health events, by safeguarding confidentiality of patient information. OBJECTIVE The overall objective of this assignment is to support the Government of Tajikistan and the Government of Uzbekistan in generating evidence on the capacity of health systems in border areas to respond to the needs of migrants, mobile populations, and host communities, particularly in the context of communicable disease prevention, detection, referral, and response. TASKS/JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direct supervision of the IOM Project Manager and the technical guidance of the International Consultant, and in coordination with the Bilateral Task Force Group and relevant national and local stakeholders, the National Consultant will undertake the following tasks: 1.Review and support the contextualization of the assessment methodology, tools and data collection instruments developed by the International Consultant, in consultation with IOM and relevant stakeholders, including health facility and PoE assessment questionnaires, observation checklists, key informant interview guides, referral pathway mapping tools, and other relevant instruments. 2.Conduct mapping of existing cross-border data sharing systems, policies, and/or agreements on providing health services and/or diagnostics (if any) to cross-border migrant workers and mobile populations to lay the foundation for an electronic medical record system (including for chronic infectious diseases) and financial protection mechanism for migrants and mobile populations crossing borders to access medical services and diagnostics. 3.Conduct a desk review of relevant legislation, policies, protocols, bilateral agreements, surveillance systems, and existing SOPs related to border health and cross-border disease control. 4.In consultation with the BTFG, consolidate a list of priority infectious and endemic diseases of cross-border relevance to guide the protocols on risk assessment, timeliness and scope of information to share between the two countries. 5.Support the BTFG in planning and organization of field activities, including identification and coordination with selected health facilities, Points of Entry (PoEs), relevant authorities and other stakeholders in the selected border areas and along mobility corridors. 6.Conduct a field assessment with BTFG using the agreed methodology and tools, including KoboToolbox, and conduct interviews and consultations with relevant health, border and other stakeholders. 7.Clean, organize and validate quantitative and qualitative data collected through the assessment, identify data gaps or inconsistencies, and provide the validated data to the International Consultant for further analysis. 8.Prepare a field assessment report summarizing field activities, key observations, preliminary findings, challenges and country-specific issues identified during the assessment and provide inputs to the International Consultant for preparation of the overall assessment report. 9.Develop an operational roadmap on improving health service availability and readiness for vulnerable groups, migrants and mobile populations in border communities with multisectoral recommendations and of relevance to cross-border coordination in coordination with the BTFG. 10.Develop SOPs covering, at minimum: cross-border disease notification and reporting; information and data exchange mechanisms; case management and referral procedures; disease surveillance and outbreak response; infection prevention and control measures; roles and responsibilities of participating institutions; confidentiality and data protection requirements; and communication and coordination during public health emergencies. 11.Facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops on the draft SOPs and facilitate a tabletop and/or simulation exercise. DELIVERABLES I.First deliverable: Completed field assessment report, summarizing field activities, key observations, preliminary findings, challenges and country-specific issues identified during the assessment and provide inputs to the International Consultant for preparation of the overall assessment report. 8 days, deliverable by 20 November 2026. II.Second deliverable: Draft health service availability and readiness assessment report, including analysis of findings, identified gaps and bottlenecks, preliminary recommendations and priority actions, prepared in coordination with the International Consultant; developed draft SOPs; Report on mapping of existing cross-border data sharing systems; list of priority infectious and endemic diseases of cross-border relevance - First instalment payment - 10 days, deliverable by 25 December 2026. III.Third deliverable: Finalized health service availability and readiness assessment report, incorporating feedback from IOM and the Bilateral Task Force Group and including final recommendations and prioritized actions; finalized SOPs incorporating feedback from the BTFG and IOM; facilitated validation workshop/s and tabletop and/or simulation exercise. - Second and final instalment payment – 7 days, deliverable by 15 March 2027. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE •University degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, including public health, epidemiology and other relevant disciplines. •Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in public health research, preferably on epidemiology, communicable diseases, IHR and border health. •Demonstrated experience in conducting or supporting health service availability and/or readiness assessments, health facility assessments, or similar public health assessments. •Demonstrated experience in communicable disease prevention and control, International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), public health emergency preparedness, infection prevention and control (IPC), and/or border health is an asset. •Knowledge of and experience with relevant WHO health facility assessment tools and methodologies, including tools for assessing health service availability and readiness. •Experience in adapting and applying assessment methodologies, questionnaires and other data collection tools, and in collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative health data. •Experience in data collection and management using KoboToolbox or similar digital data collection platforms is an asset. •Good analytical and report-writing skills, with experience in contributing to health-related assessment and analytical reports. •Demonstrated experience working with international organizations, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. •Demonstrated experience working in cross-border, migration or mobility-related health contexts, including with migrant and mobile populations, is an asset. Skills •Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection, data management, and analysis. •Ability to engage and coordinate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including public health authorities, border authorities, health service providers, international organizations, and migrant and mobile populations. •Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. •Fluency in written and spoken English, Uzbek/Tajik.Russian is an asset. TRAVEL Travel costs required to fulfill the tasks of this ToR shall be covered by IOM. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Interested candidates are requested to submit the following no later than 25 October 2026 (midnight): •A detailed and up-to-date CV. •Samples of previous similar work Competencies Values •Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. •Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. •Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. •Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. •Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. •Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate. •Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. •Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Core Competencies – behavioral indicators •Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. •Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. •Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate. •Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. •Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Home-based |
| Salary offered | Consultancy Contract, as per contract |
| Extra motivation | The vacancy is not for an employment, only for consultancy IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/23587 No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note: this is a consultancy assignment, not an employment opportunity |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/23587 No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note: this is a consultancy assignment, not an employment opportunity |
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