VN049- Agencies to provide technical support to determine needs and gaps in risk communications for prevention and control of dengue in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Ha Noi

Background

Dengue continues to be a public health problem in Viet Nam. In 2022, a surge in the number of dengue cases put pressure on Viet Nam’s health system at a time when there were still surges in COVID cases. Moreover, with such high levels of infection, the country reported an unprecedented number of deaths from dengue, from across three regions of Viet Nam including big cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, and the surrounding provinces.  As of mid-September 2023, more than 80,000 dengue cases have been reported in Viet Nam.

Among the important components of dengue prevention and control, effective risk communications, including greater community awareness that motivates action, especially in higher risk areas and communities, is essential to change behavioral outcomes, increase preventative actions and reduce the disease burden.

Improved risk communications are required to more effectively disseminate accurate information for targeted groups, as part of strengthening communication efforts for dengue control and outbreak response.

Planned timelines (subject to confirmation)

Start date: 16 October 2023

End date: 31 Dec 2023

Work to be performed

• In consultation with WHO Viet Nam, review and analyze 2022 and 2023 (to date) dengue incidence related data to identify highest risk groups and areas to target.
• Desk review and analysis of existing public communication materials in target areas.
• Develop assessment plan (including target audience information) and questions for assessment
• Conduct assessment to determine knowledge and attitudes towards dengue and also needs and gaps regarding dengue information and communication.
• Conduct workshops with key stakeholders to disseminate findings and lessons learnt from the assessment and discuss next steps.

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