National Consultant – Cardiovascular Health and Information Systems Specialist, Philippines

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Purpose of consultancy To provide technical support for the implementation and sustainability of noncommunicable disease (NCD) programmes and to strengthen NCD-related health information systems at national and sub-national levels, contributing to improved monitoring, coordination, and scale-up of integrated NCD prevention and control within primary health care.

Background

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines, accounting for the majority of premature deaths and posing a growing burden on the health system. Addressing NCDs requires a strong and coordinated primary health care system that can deliver integrated prevention, screening, treatment, and long-term management services supported by reliable medicines, competent health workers, engaged communities, and functional health information systems.
The Department of Health (DOH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, continues to strengthen national and sub-national efforts to improve NCD prevention and control, including the integration of NCD services within primary health care. These efforts require strengthened implementation capacity, improved coordination between national and local health systems, and more robust information systems that support routine reporting, monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
WHO Philippines has been providing technical assistance to support NCD programme implementation, strengthen service delivery models, and improve monitoring systems that track programme performance and outcomes. As NCD programmes expand and mature, there is increasing need to support sustainability of implementation at sub-national levels while also strengthening national information systems that enable consistent reporting, performance monitoring, and programme management.
This consultancy will provide technical support to strengthen NCD programme implementation and sustainability and contribute to the development and improvement of NCD-related information systems and reporting mechanisms. The work will support improved monitoring, coordination, and use of data for decision-making in NCD prevention and control efforts.

Deliverables

Under the direct supervision and strategic guidance of the NCD Technical Unit of WHO Philippines, and in close collaboration with the Department of Health, the consultant shall undertake the following responsibilities:
• Support the development of transition and sustainability frameworks for priority LGUs in Western Visayas (Iloilo, Aklan, and Antique), ensuring institutionalization of the HHP model within provincial investment plans, governance structures, and service delivery arrangements, with formal endorsement from provincial leadership.
• Strengthen sub-national performance management systems to monitor the progress of the national Aksyon sa Altapresyon scale-up, including establishment and operationalization of structured reporting mechanisms, DFI bottleneck tracking tools, and documented quality improvement processes to improve programme execution and accountability.
• Lead the development and refinement of national workflow and reporting frameworks for Aksyon sa Altapresyon, in coordination with DOH/KMITS and relevant units, including standardized indicators, data flows, user roles, and governance arrangements.
• Develop and operationalize digital implementation guidance, including SOPs, data quality assurance standards, validation processes, and reporting templates to support integration within iClinicSys, the Local Health Information Exchange (LHIE), and other relevant health information platforms.
• Support the continued development and alignment of the Local Health Information Exchange (LHIE) in Aklan and other priority settings, ensuring interoperability and consistency with national digital health standards and reporting requirements.
• Generate strategic analytics and implementation evidence products (e.g., indicator briefs, validation reports, implementation review notes, mid-term assessment inputs) to enhance data-informed planning for programme management, policy dialogue, and national scale-up decisions.
• Strengthen WHO’s strategic engagement at sub-national level, facilitating effective coordination between DOH central and regional offices, local governments, and key partners, and perform other duties as required by the WHO Representative and Team Leads.

Output/s
Output 1: Strengthened sustainability and performance management of NCD programme implementation at sub-national level
Deliverable 1.1: Transition and sustainability frameworks developed for priority LGUs in Western Visayas (including Iloilo, Aklan, and Antique), outlining governance arrangements, financing considerations, and service delivery mechanisms for institutionalizing programme interventions within provincial health systems.
Deliverable 1.2: Technical inputs provided to support the integration of programme priorities into provincial and local planning and investment mechanisms, with documentation of consultations and formal endorsement or adoption processes where applicable.
Deliverable 1.3: Sub-national performance monitoring and reporting mechanisms strengthened, including development or refinement of reporting tools, DFI bottleneck tracking tools, and programme monitoring templates.
Deliverable 1.4: Quality improvement processes and monitoring approaches documented to support programme execution, accountability, and continuous performance improvement at provincial and municipal levels.

Output 2: Strengthened national NCD-related health information systems and digital implementation frameworks
Deliverable 2.1: National workflow and reporting frameworks for NCD programme monitoring developed or refined in coordination with relevant DOH units, including indicator definitions, data flows, reporting structures, and user roles.
Deliverable 2.2: Digital implementation guidance developed and operationalized, including standard operating procedures, data quality assurance standards, validation protocols, and reporting templates to support integration within iClinicSys, the Local Health Information Exchange (LHIE), and other relevant health information platforms.
Deliverable 2.3: Technical inputs provided to support the continued development and alignment of the Local Health Information Exchange (LHIE) in priority areas, ensuring interoperability and consistency with national digital health standards and reporting requirements.

Output 3: Strengthened data use, strategic coordination, and implementation monitoring for NCD programmes
Deliverable 3.1: Strategic analytics and implementation evidence products produced, including indicator briefs, validation reports, implementation review notes, and inputs to programme assessments or technical reviews.
Deliverable 3.2: Technical documentation and analytical summaries developed to support data-informed planning, programme monitoring, and policy dialogue for NCD prevention and control.
Deliverable 3.3: Technical coordination and stakeholder engagement supported between WHO, DOH central and regional offices, local government units, and key partners, with documentation of coordination meetings and follow-up actions.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:
Essential: Degree in medicine, nursing, public health, allied health sciences, or related fields relevant to primary care and NCD control.
Desirable: Postgraduate training in public health, epidemiology, health systems, or digital health is an advantage.

Experience
Essential:
• At least five (5) years of experience in public health programme implementation at local or regional level, preferably on NCDs or primary care.
• Experience in coordinating LGU partners, facilitating trainings, and providing supportive supervision.
• Experience working with national government agencies, regional/provincial health offices, and other relevant institutions.

Desirable:
• At least ten year of experience working with health information systems, routine health data reporting, and digital health platforms.
• Work experience with the DOH Philippines, collaboration with WHO or other UN or development partners agencies.

Skills/Knowledge:
• Strong technical writing, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to analyze and use routine programme data for decision-making
• Competence in technical writing and documentation of best practices.
• Excellent organizational and management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders in complex systems.
• Working knowledge of NCD clinical pathways, primary care operations, and supply chain processes.

Languages and level required

Essential:
Expert knowledge of English (Read/Write/Speak)

Location

On site: The consultant will be based in Iloilo, Western Visayas for six (6) months, and in Metro Manila for three (3) months, with regular coordination with national and sub-national stakeholders including the Department of Health, regional offices, and local government units.

Travel

The consultant is expected to travel within the country as needed, with appropriate approvals from his/her supervisors.

Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

a. Remuneration: PHP 144,851.83 (monthly)
b. Expected duration of contract: 9 months, March to December 2026

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