FUNCTION 1 (INCL. EXPECTED RESULTS)
Manages data collection and evaluates the evolving health situation with respect to infectious diseases, achieving results such as:
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Secure data from a broad range of sources on reported outbreaks or rumours from emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
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Assessment of the validity of information and data received.
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Preparation of consolidated reports on disease outbreak situations.
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Set up and maintenance of an early warning response system and/or event management system database of reported outbreaks and public health events and documentation of all steps taken in the verification and response process.
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Substantive technical input in the development of guidelines for epidemic control.
FUNCTION 2 (INCL. EXPECTED RESULTS)
Monitors and coordinates the implementation of programmes and activities in the designated area, achieving results such as:
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Coordination of the preparation and dissemination of disease outbreak news, technical documents, guidelines and protocols on prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, updates and assessments to key decision makers in the organizational hierarchy or to the national health authorities.
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Organisation of technical missions for field investigation of outbreaks.
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Rapid field assessments of the present health and general condition of the affected population.
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Active participation in the development of a sustainable system for epidemic forecasting, alert and response for emerging, re-emerging and epidemic-prone infectious diseases in the designated area.
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Development of progress reports during implementation and the final project reports and dissemination of results.
FUNCTION 3 (INCL. EXPECTED RESULTS)
Manages training activities to strengthen capacity at various levels, achieving results such as:
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Identification of training and capacity building needs for respective target audiences and development of comprehensive and competency-based training plans for capacity building for different categories of health personnel at provincial, district and facility levels.
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Preparation of training material tailored to the specific needs.
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Organisation and delivery of an array of training activities to various target groups, e.g. for health care workers on field investigation, surveillance and response to outbreaks.
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Assessment of impact of training and capacity building activities.