Deliverables

• Adoption and implementation of guidelines and normative tools
• Comprehensive review of national TB guidelines against the latest WHO recommendations
• National guideline development and adaptation
• Implementation guidance and standard operating procedures development
• Assist in developing policy frameworks
• Capacity building for guideline implementation
• Service delivery model design and optimisation
• Evidence generation for effective TB control.
• Comprehensive TB epidemiological reviews using the WHO EPI review tools 
• Comprehensive TB programme performance reviews 
• Development and/or strengthening of existing surveillance and M&E systems, TB data quality and impact assessments
• M&E capacity building 
• Geographical mapping of TB burden and risk factors
• Protocol development, operational research and knowledge translation
• NSP Development and Strategic Planning:
• Support review and development of National Strategic Plans
• Programmatic Management of Drug-Resistant TB (PMDT)
• Review/update national PMTD guidelines 
• Support implementation of shorter, all-oral regimens
• Capacity building on PMDT guidelines and programme management

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

• Based on the key tasks outlined, a consultant will require a combination of technical expertise and programmatic experience. 
• Applicants should demonstrate their expertise in one or more thematic areas by providing clear and relevant supporting evidence.  

Education:

• Essential: Advanced degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology or a master’s degree in a relevant area from a recognised institution.

Experience

Essential: 

• At least 5 years or more of professional experience in providing technical support at the global/regional and country level
• Sound understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the field of communicable diseases, particularly TB, or similar experience in another international organization/institution. 
• Knowledge of high‐burden, resource‐constrained countries and organization of national TB programmes based on practical experience.