National Consultant to Support Finalization of the Health Sector National Adaptation Plan 2026-2030

Provides national technical expertise to finalise Tanzania's Health National Adaptation Plan, integrating climate-health evidence, heat-health measures and cross-sector implementation mechanisms.

Department: WHO Country Office Tanzania

• Facilitate consultations with government, WHO, UNICEF, civil society and research stakeholders
• Validate climate-sensitive health data and integrate maternal and neonatal indicators
• Design a framework linking climate-change determinants to health outcomes
• Update evidence on diseases, extreme weather and health infrastructure vulnerability
• Integrate heat-health measures, early warning systems and occupational safety protocols
• Review the draft action plan for practicality, cost-effectiveness and geographic inclusion
• Support finalisation of the H-NAP document for validation and adoption

• Bachelor's degree and master's degree in a relevant field such as public health, environmental health sciences or climate change
• Minimum of five years of experience in health systems strengthening, climate change adaptation or related areas
• Demonstrated experience in Tanzania or similar contexts
• Strong knowledge of climate-sensitive diseases, heat-health risks and climate-health pathways
• Experience developing or reviewing national health strategies, adaptation plans or policy frameworks aligned with WHO guidance
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English

• External consultant assignment for four months
• Consultant works as an independent contractor in a personal capacity
• Consultant is responsible for applicable taxes, duties and social-security contributions
• Written test may be used as a screening method