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Consultant - Technology landscaping and Preferred Pathway Characteristics for Multi-Pathogen Environmental and Wastewater Surveillance (EWS)

vor 4 Monaten


Geneva, Schweiz WHO Vollzeit

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Develop detailed workplan.
Expected by: Month 1 Deliverable 2: Identify and develop characteristic/feature frameworks for tools that support end to end multipathogen EWS.
Expected by: Month 2 Deliverable 3: Create an expert group and subgroups to allow for in-depth review of individual tools to achieve multipathogen EWS. Include relevant technical and disease experts representative of LMICs and HICs.
Expected by: Month 2 Deliverable 4: Conduct landscaping of tools existing and needed across the end to end multipathogen EWS system pathway.
Expected by: Month 4 Deliverable 5: Based on the landscaping, provide the written rationale for a preferred characteristics pathway for end to end multipathogen EWS to fill current gaps.
Expected by: Month 5 Deliverable: Through coordination of expert group (and relevant subgroups), develop and finalize the Preferred pathway characteristics for end to end multipathogen EWS.
Expected: Month 10 

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

First university degree in Environmental Science, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Public Health, Bioinformatics, or Civil/Environmental Engineering.  Advanced university degree in a specialized area in Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbial Ecology, or Bioinformatics.

Experience:

Essential:

At least 10 years of relevant experience in public health practices and epidemiology, including in the implications of surveillance data on public health policies and actions. Proven experience in project management.

Desirable: 

Experience in environmental sampling, specifically wastewater sampling, including sample collection and transportation. Experience in bioinformatics and data analysis, especially related to pathogen detection and genetic sequencing.

Skills: 

Molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, NGS). Data management and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. Microbiology and Virology: In-depth understanding of the biology of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Environmental Science and Engineering: Knowledge of environmental systems, wastewater treatment processes, and the impact of pollutants. Public Health and Epidemiology: Understanding of disease transmission, outbreak investigation, and the role of surveillance in public health. Regulations and Guidelines: Familiarity with local, national, and international guidelines and standards for wastewater surveillance and public health reporting. Technological Advancements: Staying updated with the latest advancements in detection technologies, bioinformatics, and data analysis methods. Quality Control and Assurance: Best practices for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of surveillance data, including the use of controls and standard operating procedures.

Languages required:

Essential:

Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

Intermediate knowledge of another WHO official language.

Location 

Off site: Home-based.

Travel 

The consultant is expected to travel.

Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

Remuneration:

Band level C - USD 500 - 625 per day.

Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited):

N/A

Expected duration of contract: 

 10 months part-time (100 days during this period).