Roster of Consultants - Schistosomiasis (SCH) and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) Experts

Specifically, the consultants’ terms of reference (TOR) will include but not limited to:

• Use WHO guidelines, EPEN SOPs and templates provided by ESPEN to support countries in planning for MDA, NTD Mapping, and other NTD surveys.
• Use WHO guidelines, EPEN SOPs and templates provided by ESPEN to train field personnel for MDA, NTD Mapping, and other NTD surveys.
• Support social mobilization for Mapping, MDA and surveys;
• Conduct training of country NTD programme staff and their implementing partners for mapping, MDA, other NTD surveys including, including sentinel site surveillance, TAS and impact assessments, SCM, and M&E.
• Support any other outstanding issues on the NTD Programme in country as may be relevant, including status of the Master Plan, joint application package (JAP) and routine reporting on data from the NTD programme, and provide any needed training to the NTD programme in these areas.
• Support high level advocacy for NTDs

Education

• At least a first university degree in public health or related field Skills and competencies
• Skills in analysis of NTD Programme, situation analysis and planning of technical interventions for control and elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases, field knowledge of lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis and trachoma are an added advantage.

Experience

• Knowledge of SCH/STH and experience in Preventive Chemotherapy NTDs;
• Experience with laboratory or field components of SCH/STH;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience post academic qualifications, working in clinical or public health;
• Excellent interpersonal communication, participatory skills and a team player;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Work experience in African countries will be an added advantage;