National Consultant - Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARIs) assessment, WHO Country Office, Viet Nam

Overview

Conduct an assessment of the Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARIs) early detection model piloted in Quang Ninh Province to evaluate its effectiveness and identify gaps for potential national scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing evidence and develop evaluation tools.
• Conduct a field assessment of one provincial hospital and selected sub-regional hospitals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of the pilot model.
• Identify remaining gaps and challenges.
• Provide recommendations for strengthening implementation and improving patient outcomes.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in infectious diseases or emergency medicine, in SARI case management. Demonstrated experience in surveillance or study design, implementation, and evaluation for communicable diseases.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in medicine, public health infectious diseases, or another relevant field. Postgraduate training or specialization in infectious diseases is desirable.

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