Strategic Health Policy & Pandemic Readiness Consultant

UN Atlas; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Lao PDR seeks a consultant to provide technical, analytical, and drafting support for Lao PDR’s ALERT-LAO project. You will develop a national surveillance strategy and its operational plan, ensure alignment with One Health priorities, and incorporate equity indicators.

You will craft a multisectoral data-sharing mechanism and a risk assessment toolkit, drawing on WHO-FAO WOAH guidelines. The role emphasizes government ownership; you will facilitate consultations, consolidate input from

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Health or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in public health or health security.
• Experience drafting policy documents, strategies, and operational plans; experience with government counterparts in developing countries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft nine key documents for ALERT-LAO project, aligning with PSRF targets.
• Develop national surveillance strategic and operational plans with One Health emphasis.
• Create multisectoral data sharing mechanism and a joint risk assessment toolkit.
• Draft costed sustainability plan for health surveillance under the NAPHS 2026-2030.
• Facilitate technical consultations and consolidate input for endorsement.

Skills

Public Health Policy Development

Pandemic Preparedness

Health Security Planning

Surveillance Systems Analysis

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Facilitation

Technical Writing

Project Management Support

One Health Approach

Risk Assessment Methodologies

Intersectoral Coordination

Report Writing

Education

Master's in Public Health / Health Security / Epidemiology

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience (in lieu of advanced degree)

Job description

UNICEF Lao PDR seeks a consultant to provide technical, analytical, and drafting support for Lao PDR’s ALERT-LAO project. You will develop a national surveillance strategy and its operational plan, ensure alignment with One Health priorities, and incorporate equity indicators.

You will craft a multisectoral data-sharing mechanism and a risk assessment toolkit, drawing on WHO-FAO WOAH guidelines. The role emphasizes government ownership; you will facilitate consultations, consolidate input from