The overall objective of this assignment is to generate evidence on the health needs, vulnerabilities, health-related risks, barriers to accessing health services, and priority concerns of these populations.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and support the contextualization and translation of the mixed-method assessment methodology and data collection tools
• Conduct stock-taking and desk review of border health and cross-border assessments
• Conduct a capacity development exercise on the data collection tools and the use of KoboToolbox
• Support the planning and organization of field activities
• Conduct an assessment using the agreed methodology and tools
• Clean, organize, and validate quantitative and qualitative data collected through the assessment
• Prepare a field assessment report and provide inputs to the International Consultant for preparation of the overall assessment report
• Participate in coordination and technical meetings with IOM, the International Consultant, government counterparts, and other relevant stakeholders
• Develop a joint strategy on reducing health risks among the most vulnerable populations in border areas

Deliverables:

• Completed field assessment report
• Draft health needs assessment report
• Finalized health needs assessment report

Requirements:

• University degree in Health Sciences, including public health, epidemiology, and other relevant disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in public health research
• Demonstrated experience in conducting or supporting needs assessments, health facility assessments, or similar public health assessments
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant WHO health facility assessment tools and methodologies
• Experience in adapting and applying assessment methodologies, questionnaires, and other data collection tools
• Experience in data collection and management using KoboToolbox or similar digital data collection platforms
• Good analytical and report-writing skills
• Demonstrated experience working with international organizations, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders
• Fluency in written and oral English, Uzbek/Tajik, and Russian

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