[Hiring] International consultant on adoption of cervical cancer treatment clinical protocols and development of compliance monitoring indicators @UNFPA

Role Description

The international expert will work with UNFPA RH NPO and national MOHMI specialists on adoption of treatment protocols including the following stages:

• Assessment and revision phase - 10 working days
  • Desk review of existing treatment protocol for cervical cancers.
  • Conduct 1 (one) online technical meeting to clarify with national oncologists on the cervical cancer treatment opportunities and current methodologies.
  • Support update of cervical cancer protocol to align with WHO standards and international good practices.
  • Conduct 3 days online training with national specialists on the updated clinical protocol.
• Methodology development - 10 working days
  • Develop a Manual Peer-Review Methodology for clinicians to assess adherence to protocols as a part of the quality assurance cycle.
  • Define Clinical Compliance Indicators for national monitoring and internal audit.
  • Conduct a one day online workshop with national specialists to refine and finalize the methodology.
• Reporting phase - 2 working days
  • Develop a final consultancy report.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in medical sciences (Oncology and Gynaecology).
• Qualified oncologist possessing minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of existing WHO recommendations and good practices as well as evidence collected by research institutions and societies.
• Experience in development of protocols, clinical guidances or recommendations, methodologies.
• Fluency in Russian or English.
• Familiarity and experience with the Central Asian context is an asset.

Requirements

• The Duration of this consultancy is 22 working days, from May 18th to September 30th 2026 including operational closure of the contract.
• All deliverables should be submitted in an electronic format.
• The consultant will provide an update on a weekly basis on progress, challenges encountered, and support requirements.

Benefits

• The consultancy fee will be calculated based on the P-4 level of the UN Salary Scale for Professional and higher categories effective 1 January 2026 and will be paid in a lump sum upon successful completion of deliverables.
• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
• UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity.