VN003 - National consultant to support National Hospital for Dermatology and Venerology in development of a detailed design of surveillance system and plan for its pilot

Background

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are one of the major global public health priorities. However, most common STIs are curable such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis are still not yet controlled. Globally, 374 million incident cases of four curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adults 15-49 years in 2020 including 71 million people newly infected with T. pallidum, 82.4 million people newly infected with N. Gonorrhoea.  In Viet Nam, there is limited national data on STIs but several studies’ results and local reports show an increasing trend of STIs in last few years especially among men who have sex with men. To track the progression of the global target of elimination of STIs by 2030 and to inform public health interventions, it is critical for the country to set up an STI surveillance system.

The potential consultant is requested to support NHDV in development of a detailed design of surveillance system and plan for its pilot. This is a part-time STC for 40 fulltime working days or equivalent.

Address for applications:

Administrative Officer

World Health Organization

UN Building, 304 Kim Ma Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam

Or by email at: wpvnmapplicants@who.int

Note: applicants should indicate vacancy notice number and title of position in the email subject