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

Role Description

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

  • Assessment and revision phase - 10 working days
    • Desk review of existing local treatment protocol for breast cancer, identify gaps and provide recommendations.
    • Conduct 1 (one) online technical meeting to present evidence-based desk review results to national oncologists.
    • Support update of breast 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 - 5 working days
    • Develop a manual peer-review methodology for clinicians to assess adherence to protocols as a part of the quality assurance cycle, including clinical compliance indicators for national monitoring and internal audit.
    • Conduct a one day online workshop with national specialists on manual peer-review methodology and clinical compliance indicators.
  • Reporting phase - 3 working days
    • Develop a final consultancy report and set of related documents.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in medical sciences (Oncology and Mammology).
  • Qualified oncologist possessing minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the area of breast cancer treatment.
  • 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 18 working days, from August 10th to November 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.
  • We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
  • Persons with disabilities, and individuals of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
  • UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity.
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