National Consultant

3 weeks ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia WHO - World Health Organization Full time

Job Description - National Consultant - Laboratory, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2409821)

Contractual Arrangement: External consultant

Contract Duration: 11 months

Job Posting

Posted on: Jan 9, 2025, 6:25:47 AM

Closing Date: Jan 23, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location

WP_MYS Malaysia

Schedule

Part-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

Purpose of the Consultancy

This consultancy will support the Ministries of Health in Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and Singapore by assisting the Ministry of Health (MOH) in formulating and executing strategies to enhance the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005). This includes strengthening laboratory systems, biosafety, and biosecurity measures.

In collaboration with WHO Headquarters, Regional Offices, and WHO Collaborating Centres, this role will facilitate and coordinate capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing national and subnational laboratory capabilities.

Background

The Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework (APHSAF) serves as a unified strategic framework that guides the collaborative efforts of Member States (MSs), WHO, and partners in advancing the implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005).

Enhancing public health laboratory capacity is vital for establishing a comprehensive health security system. Expertise in laboratory diagnostics is essential for supporting Member States in building effective diagnostic and laboratory capacities for pathogen and genomic surveillance.

Under the supervision of the WHO Representative and WHE focal point, the selected consultant will provide technical expertise and operational support in health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience, focusing on laboratory-related activities.

Responsibilities

Output 1: Support the Ministry of Health (MOH) in designing and implementing strategies to enhance the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005).

  1. Support the enhancement of laboratory infrastructure and development of standard operating procedures.
  2. Monitor and evaluate the development of genome sequencing surveillance system.
  3. Support member states for the High Containment Laboratory Training.
  4. Support the enhancement of laboratory detection of environmental Organic Pollutants.
  5. Support the enhancement of Laboratory detection for chemical and biological agents.
  6. Support the development of National Biorepository Policy for Malaysia.

Output 2: Coordinate and facilitate capacity-building initiatives.

  1. Coordinate with technical leads to provide support for laboratory components.
  2. Technical support and coordination with BRN MOH on NIC recognition.
  3. Technical coordination with WHE WPRO laboratory focal point.

Output 3: Submission of reports.

  1. Monthly consultancy reports.
  2. Final technical reports with all deliverables.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills and LanguagesEducational Qualifications:

Essential: First university degree in life science, biology, medical virology or microbiology.

Desirable: Advanced university degree in public health or epidemiology.

Experience

Essential: At least five years of practical experience in laboratory services.

Desirable: Experience in biotechnology and biomedical research.

Skills / Technical skills and knowledge

Excellent knowledge of English. Good computer skills in Microsoft Office and statistical software.

Languages and level required

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Location

The consultant can work remotely with regular physical visits to the WHO Country Office in Malaysia when necessary.

Travel

The consultant is not expected to travel.

Remuneration and budget

Remuneration: MYR 8,500 (monthly). Expected duration of contract: 11 months, February to December 2025 (part-time).

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