VN#035 – National STC on malaria elimination strategy

Background:
Malaria burden is significantly declining over the years in Viet Nam. The prevalence of malaria in Viet Nam continues to fall and is now concentrated in the country's northern and central areas. The number of cases reported by Viet Nam in 2023 was 441, a 2.64% reduction compared to 2021 (467 cases were reported in 2021). As of August 2024, 46 provinces which has no locally transmitted malaria in the last five years were classified as malaria elimination provinces.
The five-year national strategy for malaria elimination (2021-2025) aims to address priorities in malaria endemic areas, further drive malaria burden down and prevent reintroduction of malaria transmission in targeted areas and monitor drug resistant malaria. The current plan prioritizes malaria core interventions in accordance with the present situation and reinforces the country’s vision of reaching a malaria-free status by 2030.
Despites of substantial reduction in number of malaria cases over the years in the whole country, in several provinces, number of malaria cases has increased. Moreover, antimalarial drug resistance remains an ongoing concern.
As the current national strategy for elimination of malaria is ending in 2025, there is a need to development of the new National strategy for elimination of malaria for new period 2026-2030.
WHO Viet Nam is recruiting a part-time consultant to coordinate with the national counterparts and key stakeholders to support National Institute for Malaria, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE) to develop National Strategy for elimination of malaria period 2026-2030.

Work to be performed
In consultation WHO, the National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology, and Entomology (NIMPE) and institutes of malariology, parasitology, and entomology (IMPEs) in Quy Nhon and Ho Chi Minh City, the consultant should carry out the following tasks:
− To conduct desk review on current policy, strategy, programme evaluation to develop an overview of the current situation of malaria in Viet Nam including programmatic gaps and challenges.
− To analyse the current financing situation for national malaria programme and provide recommendations for sustainable financing mechanism for the period 2026-2030.
− To work with NIMPE, national institutes and other stakeholders to draft the national strategy for elimination of malaria by 2030.

Planned timeline
From 10 October 2024 to 31 December 2024

Candidates who are interested can submit the following documents before/by 27 September 2024
− Most updated CV and application letter
− Copy of passport
− Copy of education certificates
Please indicate the subject VN#035 – National STC on malaria elimination strategy and address to:
Administrative Officer
Email: wpvnmapplicants@who.int