Consultants, NCD Country Capacity Survey 2026, HPD, NMD/Egypt

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1. Purpose of the Consultancy

1- The NMD unit is seeking a consultant to conduct, analysis and interpretation using standard WHO tools, data validation resources and analysis summary of the new round of NCD Country Capacity Survey 2026 round

2- To update the NCD surveillance regional advocacy materials with focus on the main pillars of NCD surveillance and the newly developed WHO facility-based guidance at primary, secondary and tertiary level for the major NCDs

2. Background

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), include cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, and diabetes, also known as chronic diseases, are a group of diseases that are non-infectious and non-transmissible among people. NCDs are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioural factors. Currently, NCDs are the leading cause of death and disease burden worldwide. Over two-thirds of the global deaths annually are attributed to NCDs and the majority of these deaths (more than 80%) occur in low- and middle-income countries.

The four key modifiable risk factors for the four main NCDs are tobacco use, the harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. If the four main modifiable risk factors are prevented, an estimated 75% of premature heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and 40% of cancer could be prevented globally.

To combat the rising global epidemic of NCDs, WHO developed a monitoring framework for NCDs surveillance, monitoring and evaluation that looks at diseases outcome, exposure to risk factors and national system response, these are considered the main NCD surveillance pillars or components. Recently, WHO launched the facility-based monitoring framework to support countries to assess their health care system response and capacity.

Also, the World Health Organization (WHO) designs and conducts periodic assessments of national capacity for NCD prevention and control in all Member States. This is done using a global survey known as the NCD country capacity survey. The first national capacity survey in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region was out in 2000, and was followed by subsequent surveys in 2005, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017,2019, 2021 and 2023. This consistent process of data collection over regular intervals allows countries to assess the progress made over time by comparison with the results of previous surveys.

Planned timelines (subject to extension according to budget availability)

Start date: 1/08/2026

End date: 31/01/2027

3- Work to be performed (remotely)

The consultant is expected to do the following:

Output 1:

Countries enabled to strengthen their health systems to deliver on condition and disease-specific service coverage results

The consultant will conduct the following tasks:

1. Data Analysis and Reporting:

· Analyse and interpret data from the 2026 WHO NCD Country Capacity Survey (CCS), comparing it to previous rounds and identifying trends.

· Draft comprehensive NCD mortality profiles for EMR countries, providing insights into the burden and distribution of NCDs.

· Draft the full report of the 2026 WHO NCD CCS, synthesizing findings and recommendations.

· Draft a data report on NCD CCS progress, presenting a comparative analysis of results from 2017 to 2026.

· Draft a regional fact sheet and summary report on the implementation of facilities-based monitoring guidelines for NCDs in the EMR, including the use of key indicators, data analysis, and interpretation of findings based on CCS 2026 results and other data sources from WHO resources

2. Knowledge Management:

· Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge resources related to the update of the advocacy document of the NCD surveillance in the EMR, including presentations and technical documents based on the latest advancements in NCD surveillance methodologies and incorporate them into relevant advocacy documents and reports.

Deliverables

1. Data repository for all EMR countries including country information on strategies, plans, survey reports for each of the commitment area of the regional framework on NCDs;

2. Summary PPTs on Progress on country submission based on updates and WHO/NMD request

3. Regional and national summary reports and material (PowerPoint presentations- factsheets, excel data base etc.) based on the new collected data as appropriate for each country in EMR focusing on burden and policy implementation and progress

4. Draft update of the advocacy document of the NCD surveillance in the EMR.

4- Specific requirements

- Qualifications required:

Minimum first university degree in Public health or relevant studies

an advanced university degree is an asset

- Experience required:

· Up to 5 years of experience in noncommunicable diseases epidemiology policies & strategies in EMR countries. International experience is mandatory.

- Skills/Technical skills and knowledge:

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and web tools on research articles such as PubMed.

· Demonstrated capacity in using data analysis software like STAT, R, SASS, SPSS

· Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality writing.

· Demonstrated coordination skills and capacity to work across teams and with different cultures.

· Research skills with academic institutions and/or professional organizations.

- Language requirements:

Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset.

5- Place of assignment

Remotely

Medical clearance : The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

Travel (If travel is involved, a medical certificate of fitness for work will be required.) All travel arrangements will be made by WHO – WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance. Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.

Additional Information section

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· Remuneration is in line with WHO consultant established rates

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