Head of Research and Field Advisor Consultant at World Health Organization

Purpose of the Consultancy

The main objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise to the scientific approach to  trauma care in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The consultant will be responsible for engaging with institutions, developing ties, and overseeing all published material.

Planned timelines

• The consultant is expected to work a total of 90 days remotely beginning on the  14th November 2022 until the 14th October

Work to be performed:

Output 1:  Lead the development of operational research for the trauma initiative

• Deliverable 1.1 Provide technical guidance and direction to the trauma research arm of the TOpAT
• Deliverable 1.2 Represent the TOpAT with external stakeholders and build a knowledge network of leading research institutions across the EMR, and globally.

Output 2. Coordinate activities and build consensus with the key external stakeholders to promote the trauma care vision and foster relationships for collaboration

• Deliverable 2.1 Coordinate and liaise with external stakeholders, including the CDC, Cambridge University, and others.

Output 3. Decide on all scientific material published by the TOpAT 

• Deliverable 3.1 Direct, develop, review, edit and advise on the publication of all scientific material

Output 4. Conduct missions to countries as requested to undertake research, assessments and design trauma programmes

• Deliverable 4.1 Lead medical missions to WCOs as requested to undertake research, conduct assessments, and design trauma programmes 
• Deliverable 4.2 Lead seminars and workshops to capacitate the WCOs on trauma research and writing

Specific requirements

Consultant should have:

Education

• Minimum an advanced university (Master’s) degree in trauma sciences

Experience

• Over 10 years of humanitarian and/or military experience in delivering trauma services, including experience in editing medical manuscripts, related to trauma care. International experience is mandatory.

Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• Understanding of the data publishing landscape, including detailed knowledge of open access publishing, and familiarity with community priorities in this area
• Proven skills in data analysis of a range of data sources.
• Extensive demonstrable editorial knowledge and experience in the selection and processing of manuscripts Proven skills and know-how in data representation and visualisation.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner under pressure to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner. 
• Clear understanding of implementation methods and implementation science where applicable. 
• Concrete skills and background of analyzing large data sets especially from low and middle-income countries.

Closing Date : Oct 28, 2022