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The objective of this consultation is to lead the process of supporting the reform of the health map, including defining the strategic objectives, indices, and planning criteria, for health facilities, heavy equipment, and human resources, considering the objectives of the strategic plan of the national health policy 2035 (PNS) and the projections to 2050 in Tunisia.
The health map is an important tool for planning the provision of healthcare and reducing regional inequities. In Tunisia, the health map was designed in 1999 to provide citizens and professionals with information on the provision of health care (health infrastructure, human resources, equipment, and data on hospital activity).
This health map makes it possible to highlight interregional disparities and gaps in the provision of care. However, the current health map is only descriptive with some indicators of the health system. A new design is needed to develop the normative function of the health map based on planning criteria and indices to correct regional inequalities and thereby improve the allocation of financial and other resources in the future.
To build the predictive function of the health map, it is relevant to set the projections at least over 10 years based on population projections, and to propose simulations over 5, 10, 20 and 30 years of the projected health coverage to inform decision-making and test the financial feasibility of the choice of standards chosen.
In this context, and as part of the WHO-Ministry of Health (MoH) collaboration, the MOH is seeking WHO’s support to mobilize a senior expert to provide strategic advice and inputs to inform the reform of the health map as a decision-making tool for planning and resource allocation.
In support of the MOH, WHO is seeking the services of a senior international consultant to define the objectives and planning indices of the new health map by carrying out simulations and projections for 2035 (in alignment with the strategic plan for implementation of the PNS) and the longer term 2050, particularly for health facilities, heavy equipment, and human resources.
Output 1: Analyse quantitative and qualitative data on healthcare inputs in Tunisia.
Deliverable 1.1: Submit a report of the diagnostic analysis of the health care offer in Tunisia (quantitative and qualitative) in terms of trends, disfunctions (at the national and regional levels), and gaps in terms of missing data/indices.
Output 2: Support the process of development of an organizational framework for health services and the review of the typology of health facilities, in collaboration with the Department of Planning and Evaluation (DEP) the health card team and other MOH departments.
Deliverable 2.1: Provide an organizational framework for health services for Tunisia including a typology of health facilities, covering both the public and private sectors.
Output 3: Develop a roadmap for a new health map in Tunisia, including identifying objectives, planning indices and justifications of the targeted standards, and defining the strategy and methods to achieve the objectives and set the indices considering the current context.
Deliverable 3.1: Submit a report on the choice of planning indices and justifications for the targeted standards for the new health map, particularly for health facilities, heavy equipment, and human resources.
Deliverable 3.2: Deliver a draft of a new health map setting out the objectives and planning criteria considering the objectives of the strategic plan of the national health policy 2035 and the projections to 2050 in Tunisia.
Output 4: Analyze, review, and provide strategic recommendations on the institutional and legislative framework for the new health map.
Deliverable 4.1: submit a report with recommendations for the revision of the institutional and legislative framework for the new health map to ensure that it is fit to carry out the descriptive, normative, and forecasting functions.
Output 5: Conceptualize and facilitate a validation workshop of the draft health map to discuss and agree with the main stakeholders.
Deliverable 5.1: Submit a report of the workshop with comments to improve the draft health card.
Deliverable 5.2: Submit a validated health map.
Essential: a master’s degree in public health, Health Services Management or relevant fields.
Desirable: PhD in health economics or public health, or related field.
Essential: over 10 years of experience in the management and use of health data and indicators to inform policy and resource allocation in the health sector.
Desirable: Experience in working within the Tunisian health system.
Skills/Knowledge
Languages and level required
Essential: Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Tunisia and remote online work.
Travel to Tunisia may take place under this consultancy (to be decided in consultation with MOH).
A signed and stamped medical certificate is to be provided.
Unit:
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WHO Country Office Tunisia
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Department:
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Health systems
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· Remuneration: at Band level “C”
· Expected duration of the contract: Start date: 15 June 2024 – End date: 15 November 2024.
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Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:
a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.
b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education, and training are provided.
c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.